Commuter Meal Plans

DINING DOLLARS WILL BE ACTIVATED AND AVAILABLE FOR USE BEGINNING THE FIRST DAY OF CLASSES, MONDAY, AUGUST 19, PROVIDED ALL FEES DUE TO THE UNIVERSITY HAVE BEEN PAID IN FULL. IF THERE IS A BALANCE DUE ON YOUR ACCOUNT, THE DINING DOLLARS WILL ACTIVATE AUTOMATICALLY ONCE THE BALANCE HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL.

Due to the high rate of inflation and subsequent supply chain issues, the University reserves the right to adjust the types of meal plans offered and the pricing structure of each meal plan prior to the beginning of each new semester. The University will provide students with notice of any changes as early as possible.

2024 - 2025 Meal Plans

Meal Plan Details

Meal plans are designed with all students in mind

Students who do not reside in University owned, operated or managed residence halls have customized meal plan options from which they may choose. Commuter students may also select a residential meal plan option if they so desire. To view the residential meal plan options, please refer to  Residential Meal Plans.

Commuter students are not required to purchase a meal plan. If opt to purchase a meal plan he/she may select any combination of the basic meal plan or the dining dollar option. For example, one can choose a basic meal plan only, dining dollars only or a basic meal plan and dining dollars. Basic meal plans and dining dollars may be added anytime throughout the semester. Meal plans and dining dollars will not be activated until all fees are paid in full. 

Meal Plan Pricing Notification
The meal plan prices are subject to change pending administrative (Board of Regents) approval.
 

Meal Plan and Dining Dollar Options

RAMS 35 35 meal swipes per semester $322
RAMS 65 65 meal swipes per semester $582
$100 Dining Dollars Purchase in increments of $100 $100

 

Door Rates

Students, Faculty, Staff, and Guest may purchase meals at the dining hall with cash, debit, or credit payment methods.

Breakfast $6.25
Lunch $8.25
Dinner $10.25

 

For further details regarding the terms and conditions outlining Commuter meal plans, please refer to the contract link below.  

 

Dining Dollars

Additional dining dollars can be purchased in increments of $100.00

  • Additional Dining Dollars Form

  • Meal Plan Cancellations

    Commuter students may change or cancel a chosen meal plan within two business days from the initial day of activation without penalty. Starting the third business day from the initial activation of the meal plan, the meal plan is non-refundable and no refunds will be processed. If dining dollars were utilized, charges will be based on the actual expenditures through the cancellation date.

General Information

Access to the meal plan is through use of the RAM ID card at the cashier station of the dining hall or retail site. NO RAM ID CARD, NO MEAL! If an ID card is lost, stolen or damaged, you must pay the fee and have a new card printed in order to access your meal plan. The replacement fee for a lost, stolen or damaged ID card is $25. Refer to Card Services.

Meal plans have an expiration date. The meal plan expires at the end of the semester in which the plan is purchased. Any unused meal swipes will be forfeited. Meal swipes and dining dollars DO NOT carry forward to the next semester. A new meal plan must be requested each semester, if desired.

Dining Dollars may be used to purchase breakfast, lunch or dinner in the East and West Caf dining hall or at any retail establishment, i.e., RAMS Hideaway, Golden Espresso, Chick-fil-A, Pizza Hut or Rams Wrap. The Dining dollar plan holder is not limited as to what he/she may purchase during the day as long as funds are available.

Dining dollars will not be activated until the account is paid in full or there is sufficient financial aid to cover all fees owed to the University. Dining dollars will ONLY activate once all fees are paid in full. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Additional dining dollars may be purchased in increments of $100.00 throughout the semester and must be requested through the Additional Dining Dollars form. Dining dollar balances greater than $10.00, will be credited to the student account within 30 days from the last day of the semester.

Accepted methods of payment for meal plans at Albany State are cash, debit card, VISA, MasterCard, money order, cashier’s check, certified check, NelNet payment plan, or by charging to the student’s financial aid account, provided funds are available. Payment may be made at Ram Central on West Campus, Student Center, 1st Floor or paid online.