1. How do I choose a Meal Plan?
Residents can select a meal plan on their Housing Agreement. Commuters can purchase a meal plan by going to the Meal Plan/ID Office located on the 3rd floor-at the rear of Dante’s Den cafeteria in Thomas Hall.

2. How do I access my Meal Plan?
You access your meal plan with your Student ID Card. You will need to present your id card to the cashier when getting your meals.

3. Where can I use my Meal Plan?
You can use your meal plan in Lockes Loft, Dante’s Den, Plato’s Cave and Leo’s cafeterias. Depending on the meal plan selected, certain restrictions apply.

4. Do I have to purchase a meal plan?
Yes. It is mandatory for all Residents to be on a meal plan. Commuter students do not have to be on a meal plan.

5. If I don't like my Mealplan can I change it?
Yes. Resident students are allowed to change their meal plan during the first week at the beginning of each semester.

6. If I move off campus, can I drop my meal plan?
Yes. You will no longer be on a meal plan once a cancellation notice has been received from Residents Life Office to the Mealplan/ID office.

7. How do I know how many meals I have left?
You can speak to the Meal Plan Coordinator, Jessica Guzman whose office is located in Thomas Hall-3rd floor at the rear of Dante’s Den, or call 718.862.7453. You may also ask the cashier at any time how much in ACD’s you have left, but if you need to know how many meals, you will need to see the meal plan coordinator for that information.

8. Can I use my Meal Plan for someone else?
No. Meal plans are meant for sole use of the student for whom it was issued to and non-transferable. You may treat a friend with a guest pass, if you have the Ultimate Meal Plan.

9. Can I add ACD's or meals if I run out?
Yes. You can add only acds to your existing meal plan. Just fill out a meal plan form at the Meal Plan/ID Office.

10. If I don't use all of my meals by the end of the semester, can I use them next semester?
Resident Meal plans DO NOT carry over from semester to semester, nor do they carry over from week to week. Meal plans are reset every Monday morning to Sunday evening.

11. What happens if I am sick or hurt and can't get to the dining halls to eat?
Call the Meal Plan Coordinator, Jessica Guzman at 718-862-7453. Arrangements can be made for the student to receive their meals in situations such as this.

12. What happens if I can't get to the dining hall in time to eat?
If you are unable to get to the cafeteria in time to use your meal equivalency, you can always use your ACD dollars or pay cash. If you have an academically related reason, such as class conflict, or student teaching internships, a copy of your schedule should be brought to the Meal Plan Office located in Thomas Hall, 3rd Floor at the rear of Dante’s Den Cafeteria. A box lunch can be provided for you.

Meal Plan Policies