Meal Plans

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Student getting food at the Grove food counter

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Eat well, your way

A meal plan
for every Corsair

A meal plan gives you convenient access to dining across campus without worrying about grocery shopping, cooking, or carrying cash. With options for residents, commuters, and students who want additional flexibility, there's a plan built for every Corsair.

UMD Meal plans are built to be flexible. Choose the plan that matches how you eat and add a block plan anytime you need a little (or, a lot) extra.

Resident meal plans Commuter meal plans

First-year residential student meal plans

Welcome to the Corsair family! The first year is for settling in, making friends, and never having to wonder what's for dinner. Both the Unlimited and Unlimited+ plans offer unlimited swipes into The Grove every day.

Unlimited

For first-year students

Unlimited Grove Points View definition of Grove Points
10 Grove Express points per week View definition of Grove Express Points
5 guest meals per semester View definition of Guest Meals
$175 Corsair Cash per semester View definition of Corsair Cash

$3,147 per semester

Unlimited+

For first-year students

Unlimited Grove Points View definition of Grove Points
10 Grove Express points per week View definition of Grove Express Points
5 guest meals per semester View definition of Guest Meals
$350 Corsair Cash per semester View definition of Corsair Cash

$3,350 per semester

Meal plans are required for residential students with fewer than 49 credits. This typically includes students in their first three semesters.

How do I enroll in a meal plan?

Upperclass residential student meal plans

Upperclass students with more than 49 credits can take advantage of optional meal plans, a convenient, flexible alternative for when cooking isn't on the agenda.

Upperclass

For upperclass students

80 Grove Points per semester View definition of Grove Points
$1,000 Corsair Cash per semester View definition of Corsair Cash

$2,478 per semester

Upperclass+

For upperclass students

85 Grove Points per semester View definition of Grove Points
$1,250 Corsair Cash per semester View definition of Corsair Cash

$2,767 per semester

Upperclass Max

For upperclass students

90 Grove Points per semester View definition of Grove Points
$1,500 Corsair Cash per semester View definition of Corsair Cash

$3,057 per semester

How do I enroll in a meal plan?

Commuter meal plans

Enjoy the convenience of a fresh, delicious meal on campus between classes. Our commuter meal plans make it easy to refuel during a busy day, whether you're grabbing a quick bite or sitting down for a full meal.

Commuter

For commuters

2 Grove Points per semester View definition of Grove Express Points
$348 Corsair Cash per semester View definition of Corsair Cash

$348 per semester

Commuter+

For commuters

5 Grove Points per semester View definition of Grove Points
$579 Corsair Cash per semester View definition of Corsair Cash

$579 per semester

Commuter Max

For commuters

7 Grove Points per semester View definition of Grove Points
$868 Corsair Cash per semester View definition of Corsair Cash

$868 per semester

Meal plans are required for commuter students with fewer than 24 credits.

How do I enroll in a meal plan?

Run out of Grove Points
or Corsair Cash?

Block plans are add-ons to an existing meal plan and make it easy to add more swipes or cash when you need them.

How do I add a block plan?

Grove block plans

Each point provides one all-you-can-eat meal at The Grove.

points

$77

points

$155

points

$387

Corsair Cash blocks

Use Corsair Cash to save money at participating dining locations on campus.

Corsair Cash

$17

Corsair Cash

$45

Corsair Cash

$70

100

Corsair Cash

$95

150

Corsair Cash

$140

200

Corsair Cash

$190

Dining and meal plan terms

Grove Point: One all-you-can-eat meal at The Grove.

Grove Express Point: One grab-and-go meal that includes one entree, 2 sides, a beverage and dessert.

Corsair Cash: Comes with a meal plan. Prepaid dining dollars that can be used at all on-campus dining locations. Corsair Cash can be reloaded in blocks through the StarRez Housing Portal and is for dining purchases only.

UMDollars: A prepaid declining balance account that can be used at all on-campus dining locations, Campus Store, printing and library services, Health Services, parking and labs. UMDollars can be reloaded with any amount through UMass Pass.

Guest Meals: Use your Unlimited meal plan Guest Meals to bring a friend or family member to eat in The Grove.

Meal plan FAQs

To add a meal plan or block plan:

Go to the StarRez Housing Portal and log in using your UMassD login.
Go to MyDining
Select your plan carefully. Meal plans are non-refundable. Contact Dining Services with questions about which plan is right for you.

All set! Your meal plan will now be available to view in COIN and be ready to use beginning on the first day of the semester.

Note regarding block plans: students can purchase optional block plans to supplement their meal plan throughout the year, options open after the fall add/drop period and close mid-April.

Meal plans are required for

residential students with fewer than 49 credits, and
commuter students with fewer than 24 credits.

Yes - unused Corsair Cash from the fall semester will carry forward to the spring semester, but only for students with an active spring semester meal plan.

And no - unused meal swipes from all dining memberships will be forfeited at the end of the fall semester.  Funds or swipes from meal plan memberships or Corsair Cash balances that remain unused by the end of the spring semester will not carry over to the next academic year.

Requests for residential meal plan changes must be made in writing and must be received in Housing & Residential Education (HRE) by the first day of meal service for the term to be effective for that term.

Requests must be submitted by email to mealplans@umassd.edu and must include:

student name
ID number
current meal plan
desired meal plan

Meal plans may not be changed or cancelled on or after the first day of meal service for the term.

Your meal plan is reflected on your student bill. Tuition, fees, and dining plan charges are viewable through your COIN account, accessible via the myUMassD portal. For questions about your specific plan, contact mealplans@umassd.edu.

Current balances are available at every terminal (register) or on your receipt after you make a UMass Pass purchase. Students can also view their transaction activity and balance on their UMass Pass account.

Yes! The Unlimited and Unlimited+ meal plans each include guest meals each semester, making it easy to treat a friend or family member to a meal on campus. You can also use your Corsair Cash at any dining location to pay for a guest's meal. For door rates, walk-in meals can be purchased using Corsair Cash or UMD Dollars, or by credit/debit card.

Grove Express meals include one grab-and-go meal that includes one entree, two sides, a beverage and dessert. Grove Express meals can be purchased with Grove Express Points, Corsair Cash, UMDollars, Credit/Debit, or Grove Points (only for students with one of the Upperclass plans).

During the summer, guests can pay with UMDollars (using an active UMass Pass) or with a credit or debit card.

A meal plan
for every Corsair