All on-campus residents are required to have a meal plan. Each of our meal plans offers a variety of options, satisfying a variety of dietary requirements, personal tastes, and individual schedules. Dining Services has a strong commitment to social responsibility and works with regional businesses to provide as much organic and local food as possible to the entire campus community. The wide range of menu items gives everyone ample choices for creating nutritious, well-balanced meals.
Meal Plan Rates and Options
| Meal Plan Type | Meal Plan Description | Cost per year | Billed per semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Retail Points Plan | 1,750 points + 50 meals per semester Not available to first-time, first-year students until their second semester on campus. | $4,892 | $2,446 |
| All Access Plan | Unlimited Meal Swipes + 150 Retail Points and 3 Guest Meals Per Semester | $4,892 | $2,446 |
| All Access Plus Plan | Unlimited Meal Swipes + 300 Retail Points and 5 Guest Meals Per Semester | $5,146 | $2,573 |
| Flex Plan | 160 Meal Swipes + 900 Retail Points and 3 Guest Meals Per Semester | $5,466 | $2,733 |
How to switch your plan
If a plan isn't fulfilling your needs it can be changed during the dining plan switch period by going onto the housing portal and completing the Dining Plan Switch Form
Dining Plan Switch Period:
- Fall 2025: before 9/8/2025 at 4:00 p.m.
- Spring 2026: before 1/26/2026 at 4:00 p.m.
More detailed instructions are on the Dining Servcies website and for more information reach out tp the Dining Plan Office at MPO@uvm.edu
Retail Dining
On-campus we have a variety of retail dining options including markets, grab-and-go options, and vendors of some Vermont staples. Visit Dining Services to find out more.
Dietary Accommodations
- Students with alternative dining needs due to allergies, food intolerances, and/or dietary concerns should work with Student Accessibility Services.
- For alternative dining needs related to ethnic or religious observances or specific meal-related concerns can view information about diverse food offerings and religous dietary accomodations on the dining website and may request an individual consultation with the Dining Services registered dietitian.
- Students with special dietary needs can receive individual assistance from our Registered Dietitian . Meetings from the Dietitian may include reviewing the resources currently in place, a tour of the dining facilities, and menu planning.
Nutrition
The dining team is committed to providing nutritious options every day. By offering well-balanced menu choices, along with nutritional information and tips, they support individuals in selecting meals, snacks, and desserts that are both satisfying and aligned with their dietary needs. Their goal is to make it easier to enjoy delicious, healthy dining experiences.
Sustainability
Sustainability is a longstanding core value here at Dining Services. It is woven into everything we do, from purchasing local and sustainable foods, providing a variety of plant-forward options, reducing food packaging and waste, to giving back to our community. We know that our students and community care about where their food comes from and how it is prepared. Our chefs work hard to source local ingredients and offer recipes that are both good for your health and socially and environmentally responsible.
We are committed to decreasing packaging and food waste on campus as much as possible while ensuring the health and safety of those we serve. We use the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Waste Management Hierarchy to guide our waste reduction initiatives on campus.
To learn more about these initiatives visit Dining Services Sustainability page.
Terminology
Dining is more than great food. It is a community experience centered on culinary expertise, fresh ingredients, healthy options, and a shared sense of environmental and social responsibility. Our team is committed to creating the best possible dining experience for everyone. We want to ensure you feel comfortable and confident navigating our dining spaces. Dining Services has a page of helpful explanations for common terms used through Dining Services Locations, print documents and digital assets you will see across your campus experience.
Employment
Work for one of the largest employers of students on-campus and savor the perks! Dining Services offers non-work study, on-campus jobs in a fun, fast-paced environment located just minutes from your classes. Interested? View Employment opportunities on the Dining Services website or speak with a team member anywhere on campus.
Dining FAQ
A page on the Dining Services website has a list of commonly asked questions and resources for students and families. They include answers on general dining procedures, meal plans, health, and sustainability.
Contact Dining
General Questions? Contact dining@uvm.edu
Meal Plan Questions? Contact mpo@uvm.edu
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