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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, with a limit of three to-go meals per day and $250 Dining Dollars.
The Flex plan includes 220 swipes for meals at both residential dining halls, up to three of which can be used as to-go meals per day, 10 Flex Swipes*, and $500 Dining Dollars.
*Flex swipes can be used for one entry in the dining hall or they can be used for a $9 value in any of our retail locations.
How does a Meal Pass work?
Meal Pass 200: Includes 200 meal swipes per semester, $250 Dining Dollars
Meal Pass 150: Includes 150 meal swipes per semester, $200 Dining Dollars
Meal Pass 100: Includes 100 meal swipes per semester, $150 Dining Dollars
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 not roll over to the next semester. We partner with STAR to provide unused meal swipes to students facing food insecurity.
What is the difference between Dining Dollars and BuzzCard Funds?
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, and from fall semester to spring. 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. Anyone listed on our website under our locations site will accept dining dollars. 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). Grubhub app: Use your Dining Dollars on Grubhub to mobile order on campus.
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/.
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 submit a support request or go the the BuzzStop help desk located across from Dunkin and Jimmy Johns.
Dining Experience FAQs
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 up to three times per day. When you arrive, notify the staff at the desk and you'll receive a to-go container. For more information check our our Go Food webpage.
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?
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.
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 dinign halls and on campus in the summer?
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