Meal Plans for Fall ’24

Meal Plans for Fall ’24

We have Dining Dollars included with each plan providing more buying power and flexibility!

We have two Dining Halls, multiple Retail Outlets around campus, and feature two types of meal plans: Campus and Flex. Campus Plans include unlimited access to our two Dining Halls (Mainfare & Butterfield) plus an allowance of Dining Dollars. Flex Plans come with a set balance of Dining Dollars and Flex Swipes which you may budget as you like. 

Dining Dollars can be used anywhere throughout Dining. Many plans also come with a Ram Account starting balance. Ram Account is not just for food. It can be used all around campus, and with dozens of off-campus vendors too. To see details and learn how to receive Dining updates and more, visit our website: web.uri.edu/dining/meal-plans.


Tender Types

Dining Services accepts: Campus Plan Swipes, Dining Dollars, Flex Swipes, Ram Account, Credit Cards, and Cash (at most locations).


Dining Dollars

Built into all our meal plans, they are accepted at Dining Services locations and can be used for select food items in our Dining Retail Outlets, Dining Hall entrance fees if applicable, or for
your guests!

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Flex Swipes

Flex Swipes come with Flex meal plans can be used to allow you or a guest to dine with you at one of our Dining Halls or used on a Value Meal at most retail locations.


Ram Account

The Ram Account is a debit feature attached to your student ID card, with no bank fees, it never expires, and you can cash-out when you graduate or withdraw (for a $10 service fee). It is widely accepted
all around campus, and with dozens of off-campus vendors.


Campus Plans for Fall ’24

Campus Plans Overview

Our Campus Plans feature unlimited access to our two all-you-care-to-eat Dining Halls. Come and go as much as you please – you don’t pay the per-entry fee! Plus, you will receive an allowance of Dining Dollars per semester for use anywhere in our Retail Outlets for all kinds al-la-carte items, meals, snacks, and beverages around campus, including on-campus mobile orders. Having visitors? Use your Guest Swipes for your guest’s Dining Hall entrances or Dining Dollars for Dining Retail purchases. Dining Dollars reset at the beginning of the Fall semester. Remaining balances will rollover from Fall to Spring but, do not rollover from Spring to Fall.

Fall plans are active from August 30, 2024 to December 20, 2024 and all benefits expire on this date. There are no refunds for unused portions of your plan. Deadline for changes to Fall 2024 meal plan is September 13, 2024.

With Dining Dollars, unused balances do not rollover to the following year. But, Dining Dollars do rollover from Fall ’24 to Spring ’25 semester. Both Dining Dollars and Ram Account funds may be increased at anytime for additional out-of-pocket cost.

  • CAMPUS COMPLETE PLAN
    Fall ’24 or Spring ’25 semester totals:
    • $3,050 price per semester
    • Unlimited Access to Mainfare & Butterfield
    • Dining Dollars 700 semester allowance
    • Ram Account $100 starting balance
    • 10 Guest Meals Per Semester

  • campus plus plan
    Fall ’24 or Spring ’25 semester totals:
    • $2,850 price per semester
    • Unlimited Access to Mainfare & Butterfield
    • Dining Dollars 400 semester allowance
    • Ram Account $50 starting balance
    • 6 Guest Meals Per Semester

  • Campus Standard Plan
    Fall ’24 or Spring ’25 semester totals:
    • $2,675 price per semester
    • Unlimited Access to Mainfare & Butterfield
    • Dining Dollars 200 semester allowance
    • Ram Account $20 starting balance
    • 2 Guest Meals Per Semester

Am I required to have a plan?

Please read the Dining Contract and Cancellation Policy below before choosing your meal plan.

       

Flex Plans for Fall ’24

Flex Plan Overview

Our Flex Plans feature access to your full balance of Dining Dollars for use anywhere throughout Dining Services to pay for your transactions (Dining Hall entrances, Dining Retail items, Dining On-Campus mobile orders). You may also use them for your guests.

Fall plans are active from August 30, 2024 to December 20, 2024. There are no refunds for unused portions of your plan. However, if there is a balance from your Fall semester meal plan it will roll over to your Spring semester meal plan.

If your plan runs out before the semester ends, you can simply purchase another Flex Plan at any level. Additional Ram Account and/or Dining Dollars funds may be added at any time for an additional out-of-pocket cost to an existing meal plan.

  • FLEX 150 PLAN
    Summer ’24, Fall ’24 or Spring ’25 semester totals:
    • $1,150 price per semester/plan
    • Dining Dollars: 550 total balance
    • Ram Account: $150 total starting balance
    • Flex Swipes: 50 total balance

  • FLEX 100 PLAN
    Summer ’24, Fall ’24 or Spring ’25 semester totals:
    • $800 price per semester/plan
    • Dining Dollars: 375 total balance
    • Ram Account: $100 total starting balance
    • Flex Swipes: 35 total balance

  • FLEX 50 PLAN
    Summer ’24, Fall ’24 or Spring ’25 semester totals:
    • $425 price per semester/plan
    • Dining Dollars: 175 total balance
    • Ram Account: $50 total starting balance
    • Flex Swipes: 20 total balance

Am I required to have a plan?

Please read the Dining Contract and Cancellation Policy below before choosing your meal plan.

 


 

Am I required to have a Meal Plan?

All HRL campus Residents are required to have a plan:

  • On-campus Residents living in Brookside Hall, Garrahy Hall, University Gateway Apartments, Wiley Hall, and the Talent Development Achievement House may choose from Campus Plans -or- Flex Plans.
  • On-campus Residents in any other HRL housing not listed above must select from the Campus Plans.

Commuter students are encouraged to consider having a meal plan but are not required to have one.


Have Special Dietary Needs?

With over 200 professional and student employees AllerTrain Certified and partnerships with select vendors, we can accommodate most food allergies and sensitivities, vegan and vegetarian lifestyles, and restrictions for religious observance. Please contact our dedicated Dietitian for details.