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Meal Plan FAQs
How do the Everyday and Flex plans work?
The Everyday and Flex plans are the required options for students in the First-Year Experience, but these plans are open to all students!
The Everyday plan includes unlimited meals at both residential dining halls, three to-go meal per day, and $250 Dining Dollars.
The Flex plan includes 200 swipes for meals at both residential dining halls, three to-go meal per day, and $812 Dining Dollars.
How does a Meal Pass work?
Meal Pass 200: Includes 200 meal swipes per semester, $200 Dining Dollars, and $50 BuzzCard Funds
Meal Pass 150: Includes 150 meal swipes per semester, $150 Dining Dollars, and $50 BuzzCard Funds
Meal Pass 100: Includes 100 meal swipes per semester, $100 Dining Dollars, and $50 BuzzCard Funds
Meal Pass 50: Includes 50 meal swipes per semester
With all Meal Pass Plans, one swipe per day can be use as a to-go meal from the dining halls. Additional Dining Dollars can be purchased throughout the semester in $50 increments.
If I am living on campus and selected a meal plan in StarRez Housing application at the time of my Housing application, can I make changes to that selection?
Yes, you can make changes to your meal plan selection up until one day before meals are served (see key dates). Initially, login to your StarRez Housing application to make the change.
If the application has already closed, log into the Meal Plan App at https://mealplan.gatech.edu/ to view, cancel, or swap your meal plan. Meal Plans may NOT be changed after the cut-off before the first meal service date (See meal services dates posted at https://dining.gatech.edu and refer to Meal Plan Terms & Conditions for additional detail).
Can I add a Meal Pass during the semester?
Students may purchase multiple "Meal Pass" plans in a semester by visiting https://mealplan.gatech.edu/. Alternatively Dining Dollars may be purchased as needed.
To purchase Dining Dollars after the posted purchase end date, please submit a request.
What happens to Meal Swipes I don't use?
Unused Fall Meal Pass Plan Swipes will roll over to the Spring for the 2022-2023 academic year. New in 2023-2024 academic year: Students! You asked and we listened! Meal plans selected for the Fall will be the same plans selected for you for the Spring but you can opt out of the Spring plan with no penalty. With this change, Fall 2023 unused meal swipes will NOT roll over to Spring 2024 so please use those swipes! This Spring commitment will appear on your account aroundby January 5th. You can cancel or downgrade your meal plan at no penalty until January 4th within the Meal Plan app.
What is the difference between Dining Dollars and BuzzCard Funds?
Beginning with the 2021-2022 academic year, Dining Dollars are sales tax exempt funds that can be used at all Tech Dining locations. Dining Dollars may be purchased in increments of $50, $200, $400, and $600. Customers who deposit $400 or $600 Dining Dollars receive an additional 10% in bonus Dining Dollars. Dining Dollars roll over from summer semester to fall, from fall semester to spring. Beginning 2019-20 academic year, unused Dining Dollars will be forfeit at the end of each spring semester. For more information on Dining Dollars, please refer to the Meal Plan Policy here.
BuzzCard Funds transform your BuzzCard into a personal, on-campus debit card for making purchases using pre-deposited funds. Most meal plans include BuzzCard Funds and additional deposits can be made through the BuzzCard portal. Additional information can be found here.
Who can use my meal swipes?
Meal swipes may only be used by the student who is assigned the meal plan.
Where can I use my Dining Dollars?
Dining Dollars can be used at all on-campus dining locations. However, Dining Dollar bonuses are not accepted at food truck locations or vending machines. Dining Dollars expire at the end of each academic year (end of the spring semester).
Where can I use my BuzzCard Funds?
BuzzCard Funds can also be used to purchase food and goods and services at Buzz Around Town campus merchant locations.
Do I have to request a meal plan for each Semester?
If you are a first-year student living on campus, your current meal plan will automatically continue from fall to spring semester. You may request to switch between Everyday and Flex during the dates noted at dining.gatech.edu. It does not continue to summer semester. Voluntary meal plans will automatically renew from the Fall to Spring semester and students must opt out of these plans if they do not wish to continue in Tech Dining’s meal plan program. Changes can be made by visiting https://mealplan.gatech.edu/. New in 2023-2024academic year: cancellation changes made to voluntary meal plans renewing in Spring semester are NOT subject to a fee if changed prior to the first day of meal service. Please see the meal plan policy terms & conditions.
How do I check my meal plan and Dining Dollar balance?
Dining Dollar account balances are available at https://mealplan.gatech.edu/. They are also printed on the bottom of each sales receipt.
What should I do if I am ready to sign up for a meal plan?
You can purchase, swap, or cancel meal plans within the Meal Plan App until the day before the first service.
For more details, please refer to the key dates outlined here: https://mealplan.gatech.edu/
Where can I find more information about my meal plan?
Additional meal plan information can be found here.
Who can I contact with additional questions?
For concerns related to meal plan selections and charges, please contact:
Tech Dining
404-894-5721 or
Dining Experience FAQs
What dining options will be available this semester?
Many of your favorite locations will be available as well as a few new ones:
North Ave, West Village, The Dining Hub at the Exhibition Hall, Rising Roll, Sideways Café, Food Trucks, and more locations to be announced soon.
During the construction of the Student Center, The Dining Hub at the Exhibition Hall will host Panda Express and Twisted Taco.
Will I be able to eat if the Institute closes for inclement weather?
Yes, Tech Dining will continue to operate during weather closures if students are on campus. Watch social media for updates to hours of operation for dining locations.
What options do I have if I want to grab food, but I don’t want to eat in a location?
Everyday and Flex meal plan holders as well as Voluntary meal holders can take food to go from the dining halls (North Avenue and West Village) three times per day. When you arrive, notify the staff at the desk and you'll receive a to-go container.
Will the to-go include vegetarian options?
Yes, the grab-n-go options include vegetarian entrees and snacks.
What are the meal plan types and how can I learn more about them?
We offer meal plans for the busy life of every student. Review options and additional information here.
What is the door rate for dining halls if I don't have a meal plan?
Fall 2024 Dining Hall Door Rates:
Breakfast - $10.50
Lunch - $13.50
Dinner - $16.95
Late Night - $13.50
How do I get a meal if I am sick or injured?
Please request your meals to-go if you are feeling sick and you would like a friend to pick it up for you. You are more than welcome to pick it up yourself using our GoFood program. You will need to complete a new sick meal request form each day you are sick. Please pick up your meals at the times indicated on the order form by checking in at the front in the Dining Hall. If someone else is picking the meal up for you, they will need to bring your BuzzCard.
Is there a place for Faculty and Staff to eat privately on campus?
Tech Dining is thrilled to announce starting March 4th, 2024 there will a reservable space in Whistle Bistro for Faculty and staff to privately eat. Check out our Faculty and Staff Dining page under our Locations tab.
Special Diets and Menus
Where can I find dining menus?
Daily menus are available online and via the Nutrislice menu.
Who do I talk to if I have a dietary or nutritional question?
Each item served in the dining halls has nutritional information listed. Please contact a dining manager if you have any questions about a particular item. In addition, Tech Dining working closely with dietitians. You can contact them with questions at dietitian@dining.gatech.edu or by submitting a dietary support request.
I am allergic to certain foods. How do I identify them in the dining halls?
Each item served in the dining halls has nutritional information listed. Please contact a dining manager if you have any questions about a particular item.
Do you offer vegan and vegetarian options?
Each dining hall offers a wide array of vegan and vegetarian options. For more details, consult a dining manager who can help you identify foods that fit your needs.
Who can I contact with additional questions?
For concerns related to meal plan selections and charges, please contact:
Tech Dining
404-894-5721
Other Questions
Can I work for Tech Dining?
Apply to work for Tech Dining at hr.gatech.edu/careers
Can I pay for a guest using my meal plan?
Only the Everyday meal plan has 5 guest meals included.
Can I eat in the dining halls if I have lost my BuzzCard?
Based on demand, dining options fluctuate over the summer. Typically there are fewer locations open during the summer due to reduced demand. Hours and locations will be posted online.
When do the dining locations open and close?
Tech Dining hours of operation can be found at dining.gatech.edu/hours.
Who can I contact with additional questions?
For concerns related to meal plan selections and charges, please contact:
Tech Dining
404-894-5721