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Meal Plans 101

Having a meal plan means more than just convenience - it's your key to enjoying craveable meals across campus. With chef-inspired menus, local ingredients, and sustainable practices, your dining experience is as dynamic as campus life.

What is a Meal Plan?

A Meal Plan unlocks delicious meals, coffee, snacks, and more at on-campus dining locations. Meal Plans include Meal Swipes, Dining Dollars, and Meal Trades which are conveniently loaded onto your UTSACard. With healthy, balanced meals always within reach, you can stay focused on your academics while enjoying the convenience and peace of mind that comes with knowing your next meal is covered, no matter what the day brings.

Your Meal Plan Access

  • Meal Swipes

    Meal Swipes give you access to our all-you-care-to-eat dining hall, Roadrunner Café. Each meal swipe is equivalent to one all-you-care-to-eat meal at Roadrunner Café.

  • Dining Dollars

    Dining Dollars are prepaid funds that can be used at Roadrunner Café or any on-campus dining location. Unused Dining Dollars from the fall semester roll over into the spring semester. Need more Dining Dollars? Reload through the GET app.

  • Meal Trades

    Meal Trades let you trade a Meal Swipe for up to a $7.75 value at any on-campus retail dining location. Used in lieu of one Meal Swipe at Roadrunner Café. You can use a meal trade once per meal period. If your meal’s value exceeds $7.75, you can pay the difference using Dining Dollars or a credit card.

Don't Miss These Dates

Mark your calendar for important dates like the start of meal plans, when to make changes and other important deadlines that keep your meal plan running smoothly.

 

August 21:  Meal Plans Start

Meal Plans begin and can be used at Roadrunner Café and on-campus dining locations. 

 

September 10:  Fall Census Date

Last day to update or make changes to your meal plan. Changes must be submitted by 5 p.m. central time. 

 

October 13 - 26: DB Reload Promotion

Get $15 for every $100 Dining Dollars you add through the Get app.  

Hungry For More Info?

Find the perfect meal plan, explore flexible options, or get oriented with your campus dining experience.

  • Find Your Fit

    Use our recommendation tool to find the perfect meal plan that matches your campus needs.

    Find Your Perfect Plan

  • Meal Plan Options

    Choose from a variety of meal plans designed to provide flexibility and convenience for everyone. 

    Browse Meal Plans

  • Meal Plan Orientation

    Explore your campus dining experience with a guide to Roadrunner Café, our on-campus retail locations, and more.

    Get Started

Dine With Confidence!

Manage your meal plan with ease. Learn how to check your balance and set alerts.

Meal Plan FAQs

Have questions about your Meal Plan? Our FAQs are here to help you learn everything you need to manage your plan and make the most of campus dining. From how to get started to maximizing your benefits, you’ll find the answers you need right here.