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, Meal Exchanges, 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 are used at our all-you-care-to-enjoy dining halls: The Dish at O’Hill, Fresh Food Co. at Newcomb Hall, & Runk Dining Hall.
Dining Dollars
Dining Dollars are tax free funds that can be used to purchase meals, drinks, and snacks at all on-Grounds dining locations.
Meal Exchanges
Meal Exchanges let you use your Meal Swipes to purchase select combo meals at retail locations outside of the dining halls, including Subway and Crossroads. This gives you more flexibility and convenience when dining across Grounds.
Don't Miss These Dates
Mark your calendar! Each semester, important dates like the start of meal plan usage, when to make changes, and deadlines for billing and sign-ups keep your plans running smoothly.
August 20th: Dining Services Begin
Dining Services begin and you may start using your meal plan.
September 2nd: Last Day to Downgrade or Cancel Your Meal Plan
Last day to downgrade or cancel your meal plan.
January 17th: Spring Meal Plans Begin
Your Spring Meal Plan is now ready to use.
January 28th: Last day to Downgrade Your Meal Plan
Last day to make edits to your meal plan.
May 16th: Last Day to Use Your Meal Plan
Last day to use your meal plan for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Nourish Your Day, Your Way
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
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.