Frequently Asked Questions
Does my student need to be on a meal plan?
Student who will be residents on campus are required to be on a meal plan. Students who are not on-campus residents may choose to be on a Commuter Meal Plan, if they wish!
What are the meal plan options for on-campus residents?
Students who will become on-campus residents AND who are incoming first-year residents may choose one of the following meal plan tiers: Platinum, Gold, or Silver. Students who will become on-campus residents AND are considered upper-level residents may choose one of the following meal plan tiers: Platinum, Gold, Silver, or Bronze.
What are the meal plan options for students living off-campus?
Students who live off campus may choose from any of our meal plan options, include our commuter plans.
Where do I select my student’s meal plan?
Meal plan selections are made through the application process or with Resident Life. You may also contact Resident Life if you are having issues with selecting your meal plan at (210) 829-6034.
How many meal swipes are on my meal plan?
Each meal plan has a pre-determined amount of meal swipes for your student. Meal swipes start on Saturday each week and end on the following Friday. Your student is allowed one meal swipe per meal period in Campus Dining. Your student is able to use Dining Dollars if they have exhausted their allotted swipes for the week. Meal swipes expire on the last day of each semester and do not rollover. Meal Swipes are non-transferable.
Can I use my meal swipes at all dining locations?
No. Meal swipes are only used in Campus Dining located in the Student Engagement Center. Your student can use Dining Dollars to pay for food item purchases at all other dining locations.
What are Dining Dollars (DCB Dollars)?
DCB stands for Declining Balance. On campus, we know DCB as Dining Dollars or Points. Each plan has an allotted dollar amount that your student is able to spend at any dining facility on campus. Dining dollars are loaded onto your student’s UIW ID at the beginning of the semester and acts as a debit card.
Where are Dining Dollars accepted?
Dining dollars are accepted at Campus Dining, Hortencia’s, Starbucks, Luciano’s, Virtual Dining, and any Sodexo sponsored events. To make a purchase, your student will swipe their student ID at the register to pay for their items. The payment will be deducted from their allotted dollar amount.
Do Dining Dollars Rollover?
Unused Dining Dollars will rollover from Fall semester to Spring semester, if your student is enrolled. If your student graduates in the Fall or if they are not enrolled for the Spring semester, Dining Dollars will not rollover. Unused Dining Dollars expire on the last day of the semester.
What are the dining hours for your locations?
Dining hours are posted at each dining location and on Sodexo’s website: http://uiwdining.sodexomyway.com In addition, we will post hours on our social media pages throughout the semester should hours change for inclement weather or holidays. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter using @uiweats
What are my student’s breakfast options?
We offer breakfast at several locations: Campus Dining, Starbucks, and Chick-fil-A.
What are my student’s late night dining options?
Campus Dining is open until 8 p.m. every night. Luciano’s is open until 9 p.m. most nights and Virtual Dining is open until 10:30 p.m. most nights and both offer a full menu. To order from our Virtual Dining Kitchen, download the Everyday App in your phones app store, sign up for an account, link your meal plan and/or credit/debit card and select your meal.
Where is your menu posted?
Our menus are posted on our Sodexo UIW Dining page and on the Everyday App.
Does UIW Dining offer vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes. We offer several options for vegetarian and vegan diners in Campus Dining. These options can be found throughout Campus Dining. Additionally, vegan and vegetarian options are offered at our other dining locations. Ask one of our friendly employees to assist in the various options we offer.
Is it expensive to eat on-campus vs. off-campus?
Our pricing is very competitive to near by businesses. In fact, prices on-campus are usually the same as those you would find at an off-campus Starbucks, Chick-fil-A and Luciano’s. By choosing one of our on-campus dining locations, your student has the convenience of finding a close dining location within walking distance.
Are there any discounts available?
Occasionally, the Everyday App offers a discount to students for purchases made through the app. Promotions and Limited Time Offers are offered throughout the semester at our dining locations.
How can I stay up-to-date with dining promotions?
You can follow our social media pages for all promotions, LTOs, news, and more. Find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and TikTok: @UIWeats