Frequently Asked Questions

Meal swipes can be used at our dining locations. Dining dollars can be used at any open dining location, as well as vending machines and concessions.

For quicker on-the-go options, Market locations offer Meals to Go that can be purchased with one meal swipe. Meals to go are available for breakfast, lunch and dinner and include an entree, side and bottled water or coffee.

Please check out our Dining Hours of Operation page for the full list of service hours in all locations. Hours are reviewed weekly against staffing models so adjustments can be considered.

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. Thanks to Grubhub and Starship there are also delivery options available on campus.

For Fall 2024, meal plans begin on August 21.

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 5 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 meal 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.

Yes! Vending machines are located throughout campus in residence halls, academic halls, and other locations. You can conveniently use your Meal Plan dining dollars to make purchases at these machines. Look for green product pushers on items that meet healthy snack recommendations by The American Heart Association. If you need to request a vending refund, please complete our Vending Refund Request form.