Meal Plans 101
Having a meal plan means more than just convenience - it's your key to enjoying craveable meals across Grounds. With chef-inspired menus, local ingredients, and sustainable practices, your dining experience is as dynamic as life on Grounds.
See What's Cooking on Grounds
See what locations are open in our Hours of Operations Sheet.
What is a Meal Plan?
A Meal Plan unlocks delicious meals, coffee, snacks, and more, at dining locations across Grounds. Your Meal Plan includes Meal Swipes and Dining Dollars, conveniently loaded onto your student ID. No need to carry additional cards or cash! View our meal plans here.
Your Meal Plan Access
Meal Swipes
Meal Swipes give you access to all-you-care-to-eat dining halls, offering variety of delicious and fresh options for every meal.
Dining Dollars
Dining Dollars are prepaid funds that can be used at any on-Grounds dining location to conveniently purchase food, snacks, and beverages.
Meal Exchange
Meal Exchange lets you trade a Meal Swipe for select menu items at participating retail locations, giving you more flexibility on the go.
Nourish Your Day, Your Way
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 dining on Grounds. From how to get started to maximizing your benefits, you’ll find the answers you need right here.
Convenience at Your Fingertips
Whether you’re ordering ahead, on the go, or relaxing with delivery, dining has never been easier.
Mobile Ordering
Save time and skip the queue! UVA Dine offers mobile ordering through Grubhub and our partner providers. It’s a convenient way to get your favorite food and use your meal plan or credit card to pay.
View Mobile Ordering HereReusable Containers/ReusePass
Don’t have time to eat in the dining hall? We have a To-Go program, called Reuse Pass available for you. UVA Dine's To-Go program is an exclusive perk available to meal plan holders during the academic school year.
Sign up for Reuse Pass Here
