FAQs for Dining Dollars Meal Plan for Students

Dining Dollars FAQ for Students

The Dining Dollars card may be used for purchases in the Deli or Alumnae Hall Dining. When you purchase a Dining Dollars card for $50, you will receive $55 in value.

How do I buy a card?

You may purchase a Dining Dollars card for $50 payable in cash at the Deli or Dining Hall cash registers. You may also purchase a card at the Business Office for $50 and pay by cash, check, credit card, or your student account.

What if I lose my card?

If you lose your Dining Dollars card, promptly call the Business Office at X9501.  Your missing card can be cancelled and any unused balance transferred to a new card. 

May I add more money to the card?

Yes, you may add more money to your card in increments of $50 at the Business Office.  Each time you add $50, you will receive $55 in value on your card.  Please allow 24 – 48 hours for the additional value to be added after you make payment.

How do I know how much is left on the card?

Your remaining balance will be shown on your cash register receipt each time you make a purchase in the Deli or Alumnae Hall Dining.  Please look at your receipt so you are aware of your remaining balance.

Will my card expire?

Any balance left on your card after the Fall semester will carry into the Spring semester.  Any balance left on the card at the end of the Spring semester will expire and will not be refunded.  Should you leave Trinity, the balance will not be refunded.

What if I have a meal plan?

This is not a replacement for a meal plan for residential students.  Residential students may purchase a Dining Dollars card to use to purchase food not included in the meal plan.