Dining Services has announced several new initiatives and improvements for Fall 2024, designed to enhance the student dining experience.
Membership Bonuses For Juniors and Seniors
In June, Dining Services sent an email offering juniors and seniors several special promotions for the 2024–25 academic year. Juniors and seniors who purchase a new dining membership by the deadlines listed below will automatically receive a membership bonus.
- Premier Plan Bonus: With the purchase of the Premier Plan on or before August 26, students will receive $75 in bonus dollars that can be used for retail items such as sushi and grab-and-go at any dining location on campus, plus several locations in the village.
- Raider Plan Bonus: With the purchase of the Raider Plan (70 block) on or before July 31, students will receive an additional ten meal swipes. With the purchase of the Raider Plan between August 1 and August 27, students will receive an additional five meal swipes.
- Maroon Plan Bonus: With the purchase of the Maroon Plan (8-meal plan) on or before July 14, students will be automatically upgraded to a ’Gate Plan (10-meal plan) for the fall semester.
Juniors and seniors living in traditional residence halls are required to purchase the Premier Plan, while those living in suites, apartments, theme housing, and off-campus locations may opt for any plan. Membership plans can be purchased through the , with payment assessed to the ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø student account.
New Dining Facilities and Offerings
Hieber Café
- Bleni Blends, a 24-hour kiosk featuring dairy-free and top-nine-allergen–free smoothies
- Chobani at Hieber Café: The menu will include build-your-own sandwiches, matcha lattes, and acai bowls.
O’Connor Campus Center
- Just Baked kiosk will feature fresh breakfast sandwiches, mac and cheese, cinnamon rolls, and more.
The Coop
- Retail food and drink options: students can purchase snacks and bottled beverages without using a full meal swipe.
- New Concepts: Introducing Yum Bun and Twisted Mac, alongside student favorites Absurd Bird and Melt Lab.
Frank Dining Hall
- Pure Eats will offer composed salads, desserts, and new entrees.
- La Mesa will feature rotating global cuisine concepts weekly.
Donovan’s Pub
- The popular Smash Burger Tacos will be permanently added to the menu, along with other new additions.