Dining Plan Options
UVM 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 you! Join us for delicious foods in an inviting atmosphere while enjoying the convenience of dining on-campus.
To purchase a meal plan, visit the “Shop." Meal plans are accessed through your UVM CATcard. All plan holders must present their CATCard to the cashier at the time of purchase to use their plan. Meal Plans are subject to change and interpretation, as recommended by the University Administration. Learn more about our Dining Plan Options below.
On-Campus (Resident) Students
For the 2024/25 academic year the following meal plans will be offered:
We have four great dining plan options:
All Access
- offers unlimited Meal Swipes into our traditional dining halls plus 150 Retail Points and 3 Guest Meals = $2,364 per semester
- This plan ensures students have meals from our traditional dining halls from the first day of the semester to the last. All First-Time, First-Year students will start on this plan, they may switch meal plans within the first two weeks of the semester.
All Access Plus
- offers unlimited Meal Swipes into our traditional dining halls plus 300 Retail Points and 5 Guest Meals = $2,486 per semester
- This plan ensures students have meals from our traditional dining halls from the first day of the semester to the last.
Flex Plan
- 160 "Meals" plus 900 Retail Points and 3 Guest Meals = $2,641 per semester
- *Provides the best of both worlds with a balance of dining in our traditional dining halls and retail locations. This plan covers approximately 60 Retail Points and 10 Meal Swipes per week into the traditional dining halls.*Unlike the Unlimited Access Plan, it is not intended to cover all meals offered during the semester. It is the student's responsibility to budget their "Meals" and Retail Points.
Retail Point
- 1750 Retail Points plus 50 Meals and 3 Guest Meals = $2,364 per semester.
- Designed for the student who enjoys flexibility and convenience. This plan covers approximately 97 Retail Points and 2 Meals entries per week**into the traditional dining halls. Unlike the Unlimited Access Plan, it is not intended to cover all meals offered during the semester. It is the student's responsibility to budget "Meals" and Retail Points.
Note: Meal Plans are subject to change and interpretation, as recommended by the University Administration.
**On-campus Meal Plan Additions: **
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An on-campus student may add additional Retail Points to their On-Campus (resident) Meal Plan at any time. Retail Points added to a student's account are available after the meal plan points have been used. The balance of any unused Retail Points added to an On-Campus (resident) Meal Plan will carry over from semester to semester as long as you are enrolled at UVM.
On-Campus Meal Plan Requirement:
All students living on-campus are required to have a meal plan for the term of their nine-month contract. Our residential facilities are not equipped to provide individual meal preparation, and our dining locations provide a variety of menu options. Students with specific meal-related concerns are able to receive individual menu planning directly with a Registered Dietitian.
Questions?
Feel free to E-mail or call our Meal Plan Office at (802) 656-2945.
Off-Campus (Commuter) Students
For the 2024/25 academic year the following meal plans will be offered:
As an off-campus student, you can save money on your next on-campus meal when your purchase Retail Points and/or Block Meals! Enjoy the unbelievable value of eating on-campus and with a variety of dining locations at UVM; convenience won't be a problem. Select a plan that fits your personal taste, schedule, and budget, and start savings today!
**Retail Point Plan: **
The Retail Point Plan functions as a declining balance account, where each point is valued at one dollar. Points can be used at any on-campus dining outlet.
- Enjoy a 10% discount at the register when you use your Retail Points at the following locations: Campus Perk, Given Bistro, Green Roof Deli, Redstone Market, The Marketplace, University Marche, UVM Dairy Bar, and Waterman Market.
- Unused Retail Points will carry over from semester to semester as long as you remain enrolled at UVM.
Retail Points may be purchased in the following increments:
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**Block Plan **
The Block Plans provide a set number of “Meals,” which can be used for entry into any of our four dining halls.
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Block Meals cannot be used for the Meal Exchange program.
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Unused Block Meals roll over from the fall to the spring semester. Any Block Meals remaining after May will expire and are non-transferable and non-refundable.
Blocks may be purchased in the following increments:
Design your meal plan: Explore all of our dining locations and save on your next meal by customizing your plan by adding Retail Points and Block Meals.
Questions?
We're happy to help! Contact our Meal Plan Office or at (802) 656-2945.
Transfer Students
Welcome to UVM! We know how complicated switching schools can be so we've built this page to make the transition to UVM and our campus dining experience as smooth as possible.
- First thing's first...are you going to be living on-campus or off-campus? It's ok if you don't know now, many transfer students are still deciding. If you 're unsure, take a look at our resources for both on-campus and off-campus students.
- Here's the most important thing to keep in mind: All students living on-campus must choose from one of our four on-campus meal plans. You will select and sign up for your meal plan as part of the Housing and Meal Plan Contract.
If you're in search of more guidance, take a look at our FAQ's. We've added some of the questions that transfer students like you have asked in the past. If you have additional question please E-mail or call our Meal Plan Office at (802) 656-2945.
Faculty and Staff
No need to go off-campus for a great meal! Take advantage of our Retail Point Plan and start enjoying the convenience and variety of dining on-campus. Get a great meal while saving time, money, and your parking space!
The Retail Point Plan is a declining balance account. Each Retail Point is valued at a dollar and can be used in any of our on-campus dining venues including our Traditional Dining Halls ("all-you-care-to-eat" locations).
When using the Retail Points at one of the following retail locations you will receive a 1****0% discount at the register: Campus Perk, Given Bistro, Green Roof Deli, Redstone Market, The Marketplace, University Marche, UVM Dairy Bar, and Waterman Market. The balance of any unused Retail Points will carry over from semester to semester as long as you are employed at UVM.
Retail Points can be purchased in the following increments:
Questions?
We're happy to help! Contact our Meal Plan Office or at (802) 656-2945.
Meal Plan Switch Periods
If you find the plan you selected on your Housing and Meal Contract is not meeting your needs, then you can switch your meal plan during the meal plan switch period (dates shown below) by logging into the housing portal and completing the Meal Plan Switch Form:
**Meal Plan Switch Period: **
- Fall 2024: before 9/9/2024 at 4:00 p.m.
- Spring 2025: before 1/27/2025 at 4:00 p.m.
It may take up to 10-business days to process a meal 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.
Unless you indicate a change to us, the Resident Meal Plan you are on at the end of the fall semester will automatically renew for the spring semester and billed accordingly.
Questions?
Feel free to E-mail or call our Meal Plan Office at (802) 656-2945.
Additions to Meal Plan Account
Explore all of our dining locations and save on your next meal by customizing your plan by combining Block Meals and Retail Points!
Visit our "Shop" to purchase Retail Points or Block Meals.
Meal 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.