Frequently Asked Questions

We have a variety of meals plans to support students, staff and faculty.

View the details, cost and features of each at https://uvmdining.sodexomyway.com/en-us/navigate/dining-plan-options

Visit https://shop-uvmdining.sodexomyway.com/dining-plans to purchase a dining plan. Dining plans are accessed through your UVM CATcard. Plan holders must present their CATcard to the cashier at the time of purchase to use their plan.

Our four all-you-care-to-eat dining halls are an immersive dining experience or you may take a meal to go using our EcoWare program. Accepts Meal Swipes, Blocks, Retail Points, credit/debit, and CAT$cratch (no cash). View more details about each at https://uvmdining.sodexomyway.site/en-us/categories/dining-halls

We have over a dozen retail locations on campus with varying menus, hours and options available. Accepts Retail Points, credit/debit, CAT$cratch (The Marketplace & Given Bistro also accept cash). View more details about each at uvmdining.sodexomyway.site/en-us/categories/retail-dining

One Meal Swipe allows one entry into our all-you-care-to-eat dining halls for dine-in or a meal to-go using EcoWare, our reusable take-out container program.

Each Retail Point Plan has the purchasing power of one dollar. Retail Points are accepted at all 12+ UVM dining retail locations. They are also accepted at our four dining halls, by paying the 2025/2026 door price:

• Breakfast $7.93

• Lunch/Brunch $10.66

• Dinner $13.08

Retail Points can be added to your account any time by visiting our shop page.

Any unused Retail Points that come with your On-Campus resident dining plan expire at the end of the academic year and are non-transferable and non-refundable. The balance of your Faculty and Staff, Off-Campus, and On-Campus (Resident) Additional Retail Points roll over semester to semester, year to year, as long as you are enrolled or employed at UVM. Upon leaving UVM, the unused Retail Points are non-transferable and non-refundable.

One Block Meal equals an entry into one of our all-you-care-to-eat dining halls. Block Meals can be purchased from our shop page in quantities ranging from 30 to 150.

Unused block meals roll over from the fall to spring semester. Any unused Block Meals not used by the end of the academic year** **expire and are non-transferable and non-refundable.

Guest Meals are available to treat family or a friend to a meal in our all-you-care-to-eat dining halls. The number of Guest Meals per on-campus dining plan option varies, learn more here.

EcoWare, our reusable takeout container program, helps minimize the use of single-use containers and increases the flexibility of dining plans by allowing meals to-go from our dining halls. ReusePass is the app to check out EcoWare, our reusable containers. This program is now free to use for UVM students, staff, and faculty. Download today at app.reusepass.com/uvm.

Additional reusable options:

• A spork is a reusable utensil with a spoon, knife, and fork component. Use your spork instead of disposable utensils and save! Show one of our cashiers upon checkout and receive a 5¢ discount.
• We welcome refillable mugs up to 24 ounces in our UVM Dining retail locations only. Save 25¢ off the price of a large coffee when you use your own mug!

The UVM Dining app, Everyday allows you to order food and beverages for pickup at select retail dining locations from your phone or computer web browser. Use it to view menus and hours by location, customize dietary preferences, order ahead, and earn loyalty points. Click here to download it today!

Meal Exchange is available for on-campus dining plan holders, allowing up to two Meal Swipes per week (Monday–Friday) at select retail locations where Meal Swipes aren't typically accepted.

• Meal Exchanges are good for an entrée, side and a beverage.
• Refer to signage inside each location to learn about what options are included.
• These swipes can be used twice a week, Monday-Friday.
• Meal Exchange Swipes reset every Monday and do not roll over week to week.

Use them at the following locations and times:

• Green Roof Deli (Lunch, M-F & Dinner, M-Th)
• The Marketplace (Breakfast & Lunch)
• University Marché (Lunch & Dinner)
• The Halal Shack from 5pm to close
• Jamal's Chicken from 5pm to close

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Get the Most Out of Your Dining Experience with the Everyday App!

The Everyday app is your go-to tool for making campus dining easier and more convenient. View menus and hours, customize dietary preferences, order ahead, and earn loyalty points — all from your phone or web browser. Pay with retail points, CAT$cratch, Apple Pay, or credit/debit.

Ways to Order:

• From your phone: Download the app from Google Play or the App Store.
• From your web browser: Go to everyday.dynamify.com and sign in.
• In person: Use the new kiosk at Green Roof Deli or Cyber Cafe for credit/debit orders only.

How to Sign Up for the Everyday App:

1. On your phone:

   • Go to everyday.sodexo.com or scan the QR code on promotional flyers.
   • Download the app from the App Store or Google Play.
   • Select "Sign Up" and use your @uvm.edu email to register.
   • Complete the form and agree to the terms.
   • Once signed in, you’ll stay logged in until you log out.

2. On a web browser:

   • Visit everyday.dynamify.com/store/university-of-vermont.
   • Follow the same registration steps as above.
   • Log in with your UVM credentials for automatic sign-in on both app and web.

How to Check In:

1. Log in to the app or website.
2. Select "Check In" and type "University of Vermont" (no code needed).
3. Complete the dietary form and click "Save."
4. If you have a meal plan, connect it before ordering.

Link Your Meal Plan:

1. From the home screen, tap the three stacked lines in the top left corner.
2. Select "Payment Methods" > "Add Campus Meal Plan."
3. Log in to NetID and approve the DUO push notification.
4. You’ll see "Success" once linked. Exit Payment Methods and check your meal plan options.

Link a Credit/Debit Card:

1. Go to "Payment Methods."
2. Select "Add Credit or Debit Card."
3. Enter your details, agree to the terms, and save.

Placing a Mobile Order:

1. Tap "Menus" and select your location.
   • Locations in black and white are closed.
   • "View only" means you can view the menu but not order.
2. Add food items to your cart by pressing the (+) symbol.
3. Proceed to checkout, choose your order time (wait for the "change" button to appear), and select your payment type.
4. Pay and pick up your order at the designated area.

Meal Exchange Orders at Green Roof Deli: Available only to on-campus meal plan holders.

1. Follow the steps for linking your meal plan and navigating the app.
2. Select Green Roof Deli, choose the default meal (6" sub), and customize your order with an entrée, side, and beverage.
3. Your total should show as $.01 — proceed to checkout.
4. Choose your pick-up time when the "change" button appears.
5. Confirm payment with "swipes" for meal exchange; your total should show $0.00.
6. Pick up your meal at the designated cubbies, organized by the first letter of your first name.

No. Reusable containers are not allowed in our dining halls; all beverages within our dining spaces must be poured into a clean cup or mug every time, including refills. There are water fountain refilling stations located throughout campus for your use.

• Go to everyday.sodexo.com or scan a QR code on a promotional flyer
• Select Google Play or App Store and download the app for your phone
• Select "Sign Up"
• You must sign up using your @uvm.edu email
• Complete the form
• Select "Next"
• Under "Terms & Conditions" & Conditions" slide the toggle bar to the right
• Select "Register"
• Once you've signed in on the app you will remain signed in unless you actively sign out

• Go to https://everyday.dynamify.com/store/university-of-Vermont
• Select "Sign Up"
• You must sign up using your @uvm.edu email
• Steps to finish setting up, checking in, connecting your meal plan and placing an order are very similar to the app above
• Once you've signed in on the app you can automatically sign in with the same credentials online

Save time and enhance your dining experience with the Everyday app. Use it to:

• View menus and hours by location
• Customize dietary preferences
• Order ahead
• Earn loyalty points

Account Setup:

Create your Everyday Account using your @uvm.edu email to get started.

Payment Options:

Pay with retail points, meal exchange, CAT$cratch, Apple Pay, or credit/debit.

Ordering Options:

• From your phone: Place orders through the app.
• From your browser: Conveniently order online.
• At the kiosk: Use credit/debit to order in person at Green Roof Deli, Cyber Café, or the Neapolitan pizza station in University Marché.

Yes! You can switch your dining plan within the first 2 weeks of each semester. Visit our Dining Plan Options page to view what options are available and their associated cost. Once you know the dining plan you want to change to, you must complete a Dining Plan Switch Form in the Residence Life Housing Portal.

It may take up to 10-business days to process a dining plan switch, which are completed in the order they are received. Once your order is submitted, please begin to use your plan as if it were your new one. You can only switch your dining plan via this ResLife form once. Please make note of your current dining plan in the Housing Portal and be sure you know which dining plan you wish to switch to before completing the form.

Unless you indicate a change to us, the Resident Dining Plan you are on at the end of the fall semester will automatically renew for the spring semester and billed accordingly. Feel free to E-mail mpo@uvm.edu or call our Dining Plan Office at (802) 656-2945.

Yes, on or off-campus students may add Retail Points to your account via our Shop page . These points will be added to a separate plan. If you have questions, please email us MPO@uvm.edu. Retail Points purchased Monday - Friday before 4:00 PM will be added the same day. For any orders after 4:00 PM, they will be added the next business day.

Retail Points that come with your dining plan expire at the end of the academic year; our system will automatically deduct those points first. Visit the Webcenter to check your Retail Point balance. Once you use up all the original Retail Points that come with your dining plan, the system will automatically pick from the next available plan.

There are several ways to view your account balance:

• Check your account balance online by registering with CATCard's Office Webcenter.
• Ask a cashier at one of our retail locations
• View your balance under Payment Methods in the Everyday app or on the browser

Any unused Retail Points that came with your on-campus student dining plan as part of the housing and meal contract will carry over from the fall semester to the spring semester. However, they do not carry over at the end of the academic year and are non-transferable and non-refundable. Any additional Retail Points added to your on-campus student dining plan are yours until the balance is used as long as you are enrolled or employed at UVM.

The Meal Exchange is available to on campus-students only to use up to two Meal Swipes per week Monday - Friday in a retail location

• Meal Exchanges are when a Meal Swipe is allowed to be used in a retail location for an entrée, side and a beverage.
• Refer to signage inside each location to learn about what entrees and sides are included.
• These can be used twice a week, Monday-Friday.
• Meal Exchange Swipes reset every Monday and do not roll over week to week.
• Use them at the following locations and times:
  • Green Roof Deli (Lunch, M-F & Dinner, M-Th)
  • The Marketplace (Breakfast & Lunch)
  • University Marché (Lunch & Dinner)
  • The Halal Shack from 5pm to close
  • Jamal's Chicken from 5pm to close

Your Everyday Account must be created using your @uvm.edu email to link your dining plan. If you have a dining plan, it must be connected before placing your first order.

How To Link Your Dining Plan

• On the home screen, select the three stacked lines in the top left corner Select "Payment Methods"
• Select "Add Campus meal plan"
• It will bring you to a UVM Dining NetID login page as long as you also have the DUO app on your phone
• Login to NetID and approve DUO push
• You should see the word "Success" on your screen
• Click the left arrow at the top to exit Payment Methods
• Go back into Payment Methods and all your meal plan options should display
• Click the house icon
• Click the menus icon and start viewing all available menu options

We are committed to having safe options for a student with food allergies, intolerance, and other medical needs. We have a variety of food allergy stations available on-campus and a Registered Dietitian that meets with students to ensure their needs are being met. For more information, visit our Nutrition page.

Looking for plant-based meals? We’ve got plenty!

Across campus, you’ll find vegan and vegetarian options clearly labeled in dining halls and retail locations.

Dedicated Stations: Three of our dining halls—Central Campus, Harris Mills, and Redstone Dining—feature dedicated vegetarian/plant-based stations. Plus, the Broccoli Bar in The Marketplace is entirely vegan!

Clear Signage: Look for our vegetarian, vegan, and plant-based logos on menus and signage to easily spot options that work for you.

Menu Keys:

• Vegetarian (V) = no meat products
• Vegan (VG) = no meat or animal by-products, including white sugar and honey
• Plant-based (leaf logo) = no meat or animal by-products, but can include white sugar and honey We’re here to help you enjoy meals that fit your lifestyle and taste great, too.

What if I’m Sick? We’ve got you covered if you’re not feeling your best.

Grab a Meal to Go: If you’re under the weather but able to leave your room, you can pick up a meal to-go from any traditional dining hall using your Free EcoWare container. Take it back to your room or enjoy it outside.

Need Help from a Friend? If you’re too sick to visit a dining location, you can authorize a friend to use your dining plan to pick up a meal for you. Just complete the Sick Meal Plan Access Form to get started. Meals can be picked up at any traditional dining hall—Central Campus Dining, Harris Millis, Redstone, or Northside Dining—and your dining plan will be charged.

We’re here to help you stay nourished and take care of yourself when you’re not feeling your best.

Simple Zone is a dedicated space for students with gluten, peanut, or tree-nut allergies, as well as other dietary needs. Designed with your safety in mind, it offers:

• Pantry Essentials: Made-to-Order Hot Meals available for lunch and dinner
• You’ll find Simple Zones at Central Campus, Harris Millis, Northside, and Redstone Dining, each equipped with a designated microwave, refrigerator, toaster, gloves, and allergen-free prep surfaces.

How It Works:

• Students must wash their hands and wear gloves when using this space to maintain a safe environment.

• We ask our campus community to respect these spaces and reserve them for those who truly need them.

Accessing Locked Simple Zones: After the first two weeks of the semester, Simple Zones at Redstone and Harris Millis will be locked. To gain access, complete the Simple Zone CATcard Access Form using your UVM credentials. During the first two weeks of each semester, these spaces will remain unlocked for easy access.

EcoWare, our reusable takeout container program, helps minimize the use of single-use containers and increases the flexibility of dining plans by allowing meals to-go from our dining halls. Starting in Fall 2024, UVM Dining implemented ReusePass, a web-based app and technology to expand the program. Learn more about how the program works on our Sustainability page.

No. The only way you can take a meal out of the dining hall is by using the EcoWare program. Due to health and safety requirements, the UVM Dining staff is required to clean and sanitize all reusable containers.

Return your used EcoWare container to any ReusePass Return Bin (located in all locations that offer EcoWare) within 3 days of checking it out. Please note that is can take up to 24 hours for the check-in to be processed in the Reusepass App.

We welcome refillable mugs up to 24 ounces in our retail locations (not dining halls). Save 25 cents off the price of a large coffee when you use your mug! Forgot your mug? We also offer EcoWare mugs via the ReusePass app in select locations.

Our team is doing what we can to feed people, not compost. We proudly donate food on a weekly basis to Rally Cat's Cupboard and Feeding Chittenden Valley. Additionally, where possible, we repurpose ingredients into new dishes.

We ask that you join us on this mission! Here are a few strategies to consider:

• At self-service stations: Do a "hunger-level check". Some days you might be hungrier than others; check in with your body to serve yourself a portion to support your body at that given time. Remember, you can always come back for seconds!
• At served stations: Ask to customize your dish; want to skip a component of the meal or have a double portion of something? Just ask the cook or server, and they can create a dish just for you.
• Know you'll end up with leftovers on your plate? Get an EcoWare container from the cashier to take home and eat at another time.