Plan Options

If you have a question about the meal plans offered, please call our main office on campus at (518) 276-2018 or email us at dining@rpi.edu.

Door Prices at the Dining Halls:

 Meal                           Cash/CC/RAD*          Flex
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Breakfast                       $9.15                        $7.32
Brunch                            $12.95                     $10.36
Lunch                               $11.95                    $9.56
Dinner                             $12.95                    $10.36
 
Prices do not include tax.
*Community RAD (Faculty/Staff) receive 5% discount, RAD (Students) do not.

Unlimited -- Unlimited meals per week to be used in Resident Dining Halls, plus $150 Flex Dollars per year ($75 at the start of each semester). Non-transferable. Available to all students, Required for residential first year students. $8,080/year -- $4,040 charged per semester.

 

19 On Demand -- 19 anytime meals per week to be used in Resident Dining Halls, plus $300 Flex Dollars per year ($150 at the start of each semester). Non-transferable. Not available to first year students, available to all other students. $7,940/year -- $3,970 charged per semester.

 

15 On Demand -- 15 anytime meals per week to be used in Resident Dining Halls, plus $500 Flex Dollars per year ($250 at the start of each semester). Non-transferable. Not available to first year students, available to all other students. $7,850/year -- $3,925 charged per semester.

 

12 On Demand -- 12 anytime meals per week to be used in Resident Dining Halls, plus $700 Flex Dollars per year ($350 at the start of each semester). Non-transferable. Not available to first year students, available to all other students. $7,050/year -- $3,525 charged per semester.

 

5 On Demand -- 5 anytime meals per week to be used in Resident Dining Halls, plus $600 Flex Dollars per year ($300 at the start of each semester). Non-transferable. Only available to RAs, graduate students, or those undergraduate students approved to be living off campus or in an approved Greek Residence. $3,200/year -- $1,600 charged per semester.

 

First year students are not allowed a plan change, all others have until the 10th day of the plan (For Fall 2023 – that date is Monday, September 4 at close of business) to make a plan change.

Commuter Block 25+125: This plan offers you the convenience of 25 anytime swipe meals per semester, allowing you to dine according to your schedule. On top of that, you'll also receive $125 Flex Dollars per semester to further enhance your dining experience. Please note that this plan is non-transferable and comes at a cost of $370 charged per semester. Click here to purchase this meal plan!

Commuter 50+100: If you desire even more flexibility, the Commuter 50+100 plan might be the perfect fit. With this option, you'll enjoy 50 anytime swipe meals per semester, giving you ample opportunities to enjoy your meals on campus. Additionally, you'll receive $100 Flex Dollars per semester to indulge in culinary delights. Similar to the previous plan, this option is non-transferable and comes at a cost of $590 charged per semester. Click here to purchase this meal plan!

Faculty & Staff Block 15: The Faculty & Staff plan provides you with 15 anytime swipe meals, ensuring that you have access to nourishing meals throughout your busy schedule. This plan is available at a cost of $140 charged per academic year. Click here to purchase this meal plan!
ADDITIONAL FLEX PURCHASES ARE FOR ACTIVE MEAL PLAN HOLDERS ONLY.

Flex Dollars, which add flexibility to your dining plan options and are incorporated into each plan, are yours to spend like cash at Rensselaer Dining locations in the Rensselaer Union, retail cafes around campus, Moe's, Panera, concessions, and resident dining halls. Flex Dollars are allotted by semester and carry over from the Fall to Spring semester, but end on the last day of the academic calendar and are thereafter forfeited. Flex Dollars are also forfeited upon cancellation of the meal plan.

PURCHASE OF FLEX DOLLARS:

Flex Dollars are added to an account during regular Monday - Friday business hours. Purchases made on Fridays after regular business hours will not be added to the account until the following Monday or the next open business day should it fall on a holiday.

 
*Please note*: ADDITIONAL FLEX PURCHASES ARE FOR ACTIVE MEAL PLAN HOLDERS ONLY.
 
Add Flex Dollars anytime here!
RAD is a campus declining balance account that you may purchase at any time. It carries over from year to year and ends only at the time you leave Rensselaer. It allows you the ability to use not only in Rensselaer Dining locations but in campus Pepsi vending machines. For more information or to open an account, stop by the Campus Card Office in the Rensselaer Union, room 1502 or visit their website at campuscard.rpi.edu. 

If you are interested in changing or adding a meal plan, please visit this link.

Please, use this PDF to view a step-by-step instruction on how to add/change meal plans.