Meal Plans 101

Having a meal plan means more than just convenience - it's your key to enjoying craveable meals across campus. With chef-inspired menus, local ingredients, and sustainable practices, your dining experience is as dynamic as campus life.

What is a Meal Plan and How Do They Work?

Think of your meal plan as a dining account designed specifically for campus life.

Step 1: Choose Your Meal Plan

Select the meal plan that best fits your schedule, eating habits, and living situation.

Step 2: Your Plan Is Loaded to Your Student ID

Once your plan is active, your Meal Swipes, Dining Dollars, and Retail Swipes are automatically available through your student ID card.

Step 3: Use Your Plan Across Campus

Use Meal Swipes at the dining hall, Dining Dollars at cafés and retail locations, and Retail Swipes at participating campus dining venues.

Step 4: Track Your Balance

Monitor your remaining Meal Swipes and Dining Dollars throughout the semester so you always know what you have available.

Your Meal Plan Access

Many students are unfamiliar with meal plan terminology. Here's a simple breakdown of what each component means.

Meal Swipes
Meal Swipes give you access to Roaring Fork, our all-you-care-to-eat dining hall. Enjoy a variety of freshly prepared entrées, salads, desserts, beverages, and more during each visit. Meal Swipes are a great option for students looking for a full meal at breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Dining Dollars
Dining Dollars are prepaid funds included with your meal plan that can be used at campus dining locations. They work like a debit account, allowing you to purchase coffee, snacks, meals, beverages, and grab-and-go items while providing flexibility throughout your day.
Retail Swipes
Retail Swipes allow you to redeem a swipe for select meal options at participating retail dining locations across campus. They offer a convenient alternative to the dining hall and are perfect for students who need a quick meal between classes or while on the go.

See All Of Our Meal Plans!

We have plans available for us on campus, off campus, and faculty/staff memebers on campus. See whats available to you!

What's The Difference?

Not all parts of your meal plan work the same way—and that's a good thing. Meal Swipes, Retail Swipes, Dining Dollars, and Clyde's Cash each serve a different purpose, giving you flexibility to dine wherever and however it fits your schedule. Use the guide below to understand when and where each option can be used.

Meal Swipes
Use Meal Swipes to enter Roaring Fork, our all-you-care-to-eat dining hall. Enjoy a variety of freshly prepared meals, drinks, desserts, and more during each visit.
Retail Swipes
Retail Swipes can be redeemed for select meal options at participating retail dining locations across campus. They're a convenient choice when you're short on time or eating between classes.
Dining Dollars
Dining Dollars are included with your meal plan and work like a prepaid dining account. Use them to purchase coffee, snacks, beverages, and meals at campus dining locations.
Clydes Cash
Clyde's Cash is a separate, reloadable spending account linked to your student ID. It can be used for dining purchases and other participating campus services, making it a flexible option for everyday campus spending.

Don't Miss These Dates

Mark your calendar! Each semester, important dates like the start of meal plan usage, when to make changes, and deadlines for billing and sign-ups keeps your plan running smoothly.

August 17th: Dining Services Begin

Dining Services begins and you may start using your meal plan.

August 23rd: First Day of Classes

First day of fall semester classes on campus.

December 11th: Last Day of Classes

Last day of fall semester classes on campus.

December 18th: Dining Services End

Dining Services ends and you may finish using your meal plan.

Dine With Confidence!

Manage your meal plan with ease. Learn how to check your balance and set alerts.

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