FAQs

Meal swipes can be used at Garden, Maplestreet, and Western Dining Commons for all-you-care-to-eat dining. You can also use meal swipes for meal swipe equivalencies at select retail dining locations across campus.

For a quick, on-the-go option, Meals To Go are available at all market locations for one meal swipe and include a Sprig & Sprout entrée (marked with a green sticker), piece of fruit or 1.5 oz. bag of any flavor Frito-Lay chips, and Miami bottled water.

Dining Dollars offer even more flexibility and can be used at any dining location, as well as vending machines and concessions.

Visit our Dining Hours of Operation page for current locations and hours.

Students who are sick and unable to get to a dining location may arrange for a friend to pick food up for them. The sick student should email dining@MiamiOH.edu with the following information: the sick student's name, the name of the person picking up the meal, what time the meal will be picked up, and at which commons location the meal will be picked up.

For fall semester 2026, meal plans begin on Thursday, Aug. 20.

In order to help students manage their meal plans during the semester, and to get a better value, meal swipes are divided per week each semester. Depending upon the level you select, you'll get a specific number of meal swipes added to your card each week. Your meal swipes will reset early on Saturday morning of each week. If you have any unused meal swipes at that time, they do not carry forward.

Our Minimum, Plus, and Standard levels also come with a bonus week of meal swipes per semester. This means that those plans come with an extra week's worth of meal swipes, which DO roll forward each week. These are available to be used if you use up your normal week's worth of meal swipes.

A Diplomat Meal Plan is required for all students who live in residence halls. Student dining is an essential part of the Miami residential experience. Dining on campus provides a place to meet with friends, study, and stay connected to the campus.

Residential dining promotes social interaction, contributes to a civil atmosphere, and exposes students to new cuisine and new people they might not otherwise encounter. Our locations and menus are designed and operated for this purpose. Don't forget that unused Dining Dollars always carry-forward to the next term for use. This is also true if you move off campus!

Meal plans are designed to provide meal opportunities for students each semester. If you are finding that you are not able to get the most use out of your plan as a result of lifestyle or schedule, then it may be a good idea to consider a different plan next semester.

The Meal Plan website has helpful info and tips for which plans are right for you. Also, the Campus Services Center is here to help answer your questions! It’s also a good idea to review campus dining options to be sure you aren’t missing out on a location or menu option!

Yes, as long as it is before the start of each semester! Meal plan changes take place in our Online Housing System. To do this, simply login to your Online Housing Account. After logging in with your Miami credentials, look for directions on the main page for changing your meal plan. You can change your selection until the first day of each semester.

Meal swipes can only be used for you (meal plan holder), and not anyone else. Each plan includes five guest meal swipes per semester. These can be used for visitors, friends, family, etc. when you visit a dining commons. Guest meals carry-forward each week and do not reset like the normal meal swipes.

For continuing students, any unspent Dining Dollars will automatically transfer to your meal plan for the next term. Unused meal swipes do not carry forward. If you plan to be on campus during the summer, you will be able to use your Dining Dollars at any open dining location.

If you're planning to graduate, or not return next year, don't forget that unspent meal plan dollars are not refundable or transferable when you leave.

Each year we work together with the Associated Student Government and the Student Success Center to allow students to donate unused buffet swipes at Thanksgiving time.

Download the mobile app GET to view balances and past transactions of your meal plan account.

Download Grubhub and setup your student account to place mobile orders.

On the MyMiami parent/family portal, you can review the Meal Plan Transaction ledger to see Dining Dollars and meal swipe usage.

Yes! Vending machines are located throughout campus in residence halls, academic halls, and other locations. You can conveniently use your Dining Dollars to make purchases at these machines. If you need to request a vending refund, please complete our Vending Refund Request form.

It’s when you trade one meal swipe for a preset meal combo (entrée, side, and drink) at select retail locations.

Check in the Grubhub app when placing an order. If there is a meal swipe equivalency option, a meal swipe equivalent menu will pop up.

No. These are Dining Dollars-only locations.

You can still eat at the dining commons using a bonus swipe. You can also use Dining Dollars or a credit or debit card at the dining commons and other dining locations on campus.

Look for the green Sprig & Sprout sticker at market locations, or ask a staff member.

Yes — if you’re living off campus, in Heritage Commons, or attending a regional campus, you can purchase the Miami Express Meal Plan, which is an all-Dining-Dollar plan. It works like a declining balance and can be used at any dining location. When used at a buffet, the door price applies. Dining Dollars roll over each semester as long as you’re enrolled. Off-campus and apartment students can also choose a Diplomat Meal Plan if desired!

On-campus first- and second-year students are required to have a traditional meal plan.

Dining Dollars can only be used for food items at dining locations on campus. MUlaa can be used for non-food purchases on campus like vending and items at markets like Market Street at MacCracken.

Yes. You can use multiple meal swipes per day — as many as your plan allows. For example, you can swipe for breakfast at a dining commons and then use a meal swipe equivalency for lunch at Bell Tower. There is a 15-minute waiting period between meal swipe transactions.

Each time you use your meal plan, your account balance is displayed at the register. You can also check your balance in your digital wallet or through the WebCard Center. For the most accurate and up-to-date balance, log in to the WebCard Center, where you can also view itemized purchases and sign up for low account balance notifications.

You can easily add more Dining Dollars at any time through the OneStop website.

Most locations, including Meals To Go, offer made-without-gluten options and allergen-friendly choices. Look for signage or ask staff for assistance. You can also connect with our on-campus dietitians for free — they’re available to help you navigate dining with food allergies, intolerances, or other dietary needs.

Always ask to speak with the manager or chef on duty if you have questions about menus and/or ingredients. These individuals will be able to provide you with the most accurate information about the foods being served at any meal. Our registered dietitians also have access to all menus and ingredients for every location on campus.

Our registered dietitians are available to meet, discuss, and provide suggestions for dietary needs related to a medical condition.

Our registered dietitians are happy to assist in providing carbohydrate counts for favorite foods and/or assist you in accessing our online nutritional database.

We have many options on campus, and continue to add more regularly! In addition to a variety of menu items across our dining locations, we have a vegan item paired with our entrée item of the meal in each commons location.

We do not have dedicated Halal facilities on our campus. We can however provide Halal-friendly foods embracing the basic principles of Halal, including Halal meats, no pork, and no alcohol. Our convenience markets carry a limited supply of Halal foods that you can purchase with your meal plan to supplement your daily food needs.

We do not have dedicated kosher food preparation facilities on our campus. Our convenience markets carry a limited supply of kosher foods that you can purchase with your meal plan to supplement your daily food needs.

Students needing to avoid gluten should visit one of the two Delicious Without (DWO) locations in Maplestreet Dining Commons and Western Dining Commons, or Patio Grill, attached to Garden Dining Commons, where all food avoids the top nine allergens and gluten.

At Delicious Without, we have enhanced cleaning protocols to remove any elements of gluten on dining prep, cook, and service surfaces. Additionally we have recently implemented gluten identification tests regularly in preparation areas, and are using dedicated purple smallwares to prevent cross-contamination.

Pre-packaged gluten-free bread, buns, and pasta are now available upon request at all stations and retail operations, with dedicated shelf space for many prepackaged gluten-free items at Market Street at MacCracken. Highly visible gluten-free signage has been installed to identify these areas. Red Plate Foods products, that are pre-packed and free from the top nine allergens and gluten are available upon request in our dining commons.

All dining employees receive allergen education and training, with Delicious Without staff receiving additional training on the top nine allergens. Please reach out if you have any questions in navigating through the menu offerings.

Our dietitians are conducting walkthroughs, having conversations with students, and providing personal contact information for ongoing assistance. Please contact a dietitian to make arrangements.

Students with allergens are encouraged to register through the Miller Center to facilitate special arrangements for meals and specific food requests in dining and retail locations. It is imperative to register so we can accommodate your specific dietary needs.

Regular feedback sessions, daily operational audits, and weekly discussions with staff help ensure that student concerns are addressed promptly and effectively.