We are committed to offering students a wide variety of food options and a variety of meal plans to meet their dining needs.
| Meal Plan | Details | Dining Dollars | Cost per Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Unlimited Plan | Unlimited access to '53 Commons + meal equivalencies + to-go meals + 3 guest passes Required for all first-year students |
$325 | $2,697 |
| 115 Block Plus Plan | 115 swipes per term Regular dining hall access with retail flexibility |
$475 | $2,375 |
| 80 Block Plus Plan | 80 swipes per term Maximum flexibility for busy schedules |
$785 | $2,375 |
| Apartment Plan | 45 swipes per term For designated on-campus apartments |
$975 | $1,890 |
| Off-Campus Plan | 25 swipes per term Optional for off-campus students |
$425 | $900 |
| Location Type | Where Accepted |
|---|---|
| Cafés | Collis Café, Courtyard Café, Novack Café, ramekin, The Fern Coffee & Tea Bar, and Café@Baker |
| Other Options | GET Food online orders |
| Special Meals | Combo Meals at Collis Café and Courtyard Café |
| Sports Events | Concession stands at football, basketball, and hockey games |
What does it mean to have an UNLIMITED plan?
The Ivy Unlimited plan is like having a ski season pass or a gym membership. With it, you can dine in and eat at '53 Commons from morning 'til night, and you don't need to worry about counting swipes or visits. Stop by as many times per meal period as you would like! As with any membership, you get additional benefits, which only add to its great value; to-go meals from '53 Commons and the ability to use the plan at our other dining facilities when you like.
What is a meal period, and how do they work with an unlimited meal plan?
Our day is made up of three meal periods: breakfast (7:00 a.m. - 10:59 a.m.), lunch (11:00 a.m. - 3:59 p.m.), and dinner (4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.). Each meal period offers the ability to have unlimited dine-in at '53 Commons (7:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.) or make another selection; meal to-go from '53 Commons or meal equivalency at our participating cafés. A choice is made each meal period when you use your meal plan.
If I use a meal equivalency at 8:30 a.m. at the Collis Café, can I then use a meal swipe at 10:30 a.m. at '53 Commons with the Ivy Unlimited plan?
You would not be able to do that with the Ivy Unlimited plan, as you had already chosen for that breakfast meal period by using the meal equivalency at the Collis Café. At the beginning of each meal period, you essentially must choose between three options: dining at '53 Commons and swiping in as many times as you like, getting one to-go meal from '53 Commons, or using one meal equivalency at one of our cafés. However, you can continue to use Dining Dollars and other forms of payment to supplement your meals at our other facilities.
Will Dining Dollar balances at the end of any term roll over to the next term?
Yes, all remaining Dining Dollars balances will roll over from one term to the next until they expire at the end of Commencement each year.
Do meal swipes roll over from term to term if I have a 115 Block Plus or 80 Block Plus plan?
No, leftover meals from the previous term are not added to the new term's balance. Swipes expire once the new term's meals activate.
What if I have a food allergy?
We can satisfy your food allergy concerns. Our Dietitian and Chef are here for you. You can reach them by email at dartmouth.dining@dartmouth.edu or by phone at 603-646-9701.
How do I change my meal plan?
Request to change your meal plan online through the DartCard Services office from the time the current term's tuition bill is released up until 4:00 p.m. on the third day of class.
What is Dining Charging, and how does it work?
Dining Charging resides on your student ID, and it functions like a credit card. The balance on your Dining Charging account will be charged to the student account at the end of each month. No action is needed to "activate" the Dining Charging account, as it is already enabled for every undergraduate student. It serves two purposes: