The options are endless when it comes to meal plans! Enjoy four different dining halls which serve delicious meals on a rotating menu. Plans are available for on and off-campus students, faculty, and staff, and are administered by the Mason Card office.
If would like to purchase a meal plan or if you would like to make a change to the plan you have already selected, go to the online Mason Card Office.*
Which Meal Plan are You? Click here to find out!
Note: All meal plans are for personal use only. Dining Dollars can be used for guests (family/friend). Independence plan holders are provided with three guest meals per semester. Meal swipes do not roll over and must be used within the semester they are purchased for. Remaining Dining Dollars balance will rollover into Spring semester as a courtesy, but they become non-refundable at the end of Spring Semester.
On Campus Student without a Full Kitchen
Freshmen and sophomores living on campus without a full kitchen in their living space are required to select an Independence Plan. All other students living on campus without a full kitchen in their living space are required to have either an Independence or Liberty Plan.
INDEPENDENCE MEAL PLAN
This plan offers healthy options and unlimited access to the dining halls. Enjoy three guest meals per semester and Dining Dollars. These plans can be accessed using your Mason ID. This plan is required for freshmen and sophomores living on campus.
Independence 100 Plan
Independence 200 Plan
Independence 350 Plan
Independence 500 Plan
Independence Extended Meal Plan
Independence Ultimate Meal Plan
Swipes:
Swipes are what grant access to the dining halls through your Mason ID. Meal swipes do not roll over and must be used within the semester they are purchased for.
Dining Dollars:
Dining Dollars offer dollar-for-dollar, tax-exempt purchasing power in most dining venues. The funds can be increased by upgrading to the next $100 increment. Remaining balances from the fall semester will roll over to the spring semester. Dining Dollars must be used by the end of the spring semester. Dining Dollars $100 is the default selection and will be assigned if no amount is specified. Dining Dollars options: $100 $200 $350 $500.*
*Note:
Remaining Dining Dollars balance will rollover into Spring semester as a courtesy, but they become non-refundable at the end of Spring Semester.
LIBERTY MEAL PLAN
Liberty Plan includes a designated amount of meal swipes per week to be used at all dining halls, plus a fixed amount of Dining Dollars that can be used at most dining venues. These two components together determine the total semester price.
Liberty Weekly 9
Liberty Weekly 14
Swipes:
Swipes are what grant access to the dining halls through your Mason ID. Meal swipes do not roll over and must be used within the semester they are purchased for.
Dining Dollars:
Dining Dollars offer dollar-for-dollar, tax-exempt purchasing power in most dining venues. Remaining balances from the fall semester will roll over to the spring semester. Roll over Dining Dollars are non-refundable. Dining Dollars must be used by the end of the spring semester.*
*Note:
Remaining Dining Dollars balance will rollover into Spring semester as a courtesy, but they become non-refundable at the end of Spring Semester.
On Campus Student with a Full Kitchen
Students living on campus with a full kitchen in their residence (Liberty Square, Northern Neck, Potomac Heights, Rogers, Townhouses) are not required to purchase a meal plan, however, students still have the option to choose from all four meal plans offered.
INDEPENDENCE MEAL PLAN
This plan offers healthy options and unlimited access to the dining halls. Enjoy three guest meals per semester and Dining Dollars. These plans can be accessed using your Mason ID. This plan is required for freshmen and sophomores living on campus.
Independence 100 Plan
Independence 200 Plan
Independence 350 Plan
Independence 500 Plan
Independence Extended Meal Plan (Access Dates: from January 12th)
Independence Ultimate Meal Plan (Access Dates: from January 1st)
Swipes:
Swipes are what grant access to the dining halls through your Mason ID. Meal swipes do not roll over and must be used within the semester they are purchased for.
Dining Dollars:
Dining Dollars offer dollar-for-dollar, tax-exempt purchasing power in most dining venues. The funds can be increased by upgrading to the next $100 increment. Remaining balances from the fall semester will roll over to the spring semester. Dining Dollars Funds must be used by the end of the spring semester. Dining Dollars $100 is the default selection and will be assigned if no amount is specified. Dining Dollars options: $100 $200 $350 $500.*
*Note:
Remaining Dining Dollars balance will rollover into Spring semester as a courtesy, but they become non-refundable at the end of Spring Semester.
LIBERTY MEAL PLAN
Liberty Plan includes a designated amount of meal swipes per week to be used at all dining halls, plus a fixed amount of Dining Dollars that can be used at most dining venues. These two components together determine the total semester price.
Liberty Weekly 14
Swipes
Swipes are what grant access to the dining halls through your Mason ID. Meal swipes do not roll over and must be used within the semester they are purchased for.
Dining Dollars:
Dining Dollars offer dollar-for-dollar, tax-exempt purchasing power in most dining venues. Remaining balances from the fall semester will roll over to the spring semester. Roll over Dining Dollars are non-refundable. Dining Dollars must be used by the end of the spring semester.*
*Note:
Remaining Dining Dollars balance will rollover into Spring semester as a courtesy, but they become non-refundable at the end of Spring Semester.
DINING DOLLAR PLANS
These plans are targeted for students on the go who can budget the funds throughout the 16-week semester. Dining Dollar Plans offer dollar-for-dollar tax-exempt purchasing power in most dining venues. Students will receive a $2.00 discount off the door price at each of the three dining halls. The Dining Dollars are available approximately one week prior to the first day of class and active throughout the entire semester. Remaining balances will roll over from fall to spring. All funds must be used by the end of the spring semester.*
PATRIOT MEAL PLANS
These meal plans come with a fixed number of meals to be used at dining halls, plus Dining Dollars which can be used in most dining venues. Remaining Dining Dollars will roll over from the fall to the spring semester.*
Swipes:
Swipes are what grant access to the dining halls through your Mason ID. Meal swipes do not roll over and must be used within the semester they are purchased for.
Dining Dollars:
Dining Dollars offer dollar-for-dollar, tax-exempt purchasing power in most dining venues. The funds can be increased by upgrading to the next $100 increment. Remaining balances from the fall semester will roll over to the spring semester. Dining Dollars must be used by the end of the spring semester. Dining Dollars $100 is the default selection and will be assigned if no amount is specified. Dining Dollars options: $100 $200 $350 $500.*
*Note:
Remaining Dining Dollars balance will rollover into Spring semester as a courtesy, but they become non-refundable at the end of Spring semester.
Off Campus Students
Dining Dollar Plans and Patriot Plans are perfect for students living off campus. These meal plans are billed to the student account and offer tax-exempt dining. Off-campus students are also welcome to purchase either an Independence or Liberty Plan.
DINING DOLLAR PLANS
These plans are targeted for students on the go who can budget the funds throughout the 16-week semester. Dining Dollar Plans offer dollar-for-dollar tax-exempt purchasing power in most dining venues. Students will receive a $2.00 discount off the door price at each of the three dining halls. The Dining Dollars are available approximately one week prior to the first day of class and active throughout the entire semester. Remaining balances will roll over from fall to spring. All funds must be used by the end of the spring semester.*
PATRIOT MEAL PLANS
These meal plans come with a fixed number of meals to be used at dining halls, plus Dining Dollars which can be used in most dining venues. Remaining Dining Dollars will roll over from the fall to the spring semester.*
Swipes:
Swipes are what grant access to the dining halls through your Mason ID. Meal swipes do not roll over and must be used within the semester they are purchased for.
Dining Dollars:
Dining Dollars offer dollar-for-dollar, tax-exempt purchasing power in most dining venues. The funds can be increased by upgrading to the next $100 increment. Remaining balances from the fall semester will roll over to the spring semester. Dining Dollars must be used by the end of the spring semester. Dining Dollars $100 is the default selection and will be assigned if no amount is specified. Dining Dollars options: $100 $200 $350 $500.*
*Note:
Remaining Dining Dollars balance will rollover into Spring semester as a courtesy, but they become non-refundable at the end of Spring Semester.
INDEPENDENCE MEAL PLAN
This plan offers healthy options and unlimited access to the dining halls. Enjoy three guest meals per semester and Dining Dollars. These plans can be accessed using your Mason ID. This plan is required for freshmen and sophomores living on campus.
Independence 200 Plan
Independence 350 Plan
Independence 500 Plan
Independence Extended Meal Plan (Access Dates: from January 12th)
Independence Ultimate Meal Plan (Access Dates: from January 1st)
Swipes: Swipes are what grant access to the dining halls through your Mason ID. Meal swipes do not roll over and must be used within the semester they are purchased for. Dining Dollars:
Dining Dollars offer dollar-for-dollar, tax-exempt purchasing power in most dining venues. The Dining Dollars can be increased by upgrading to the next $100 increment. Remaining balances from the fall semester will roll over to the spring semester. Dining Dollars must be used by the end of the spring semester. Dining Dollars $100 is the default selection and will be assigned if no amount is specified. Dining Dollars options: $100 $200 $350 $500.*
*Note:
Remaining Dining Dollars balance will rollover into Spring semester as a courtesy, but they become non-refundable at the end of Spring Semester.
LIBERTY MEAL PLAN
Liberty Plan includes a designated amount of meal swipes per week to be used at all dining halls, plus a fixed amount of Dining Dollars that can be used at most dining venues. These two components together determine the total semester price.
Liberty Weekly 9
Liberty Weekly 14
Swipes:
Swipes are what grant access to the dining halls through your Mason ID. Meal swipes do not roll over and must be used within the semester they are purchased for.
Dining Dollars:
Dining Dollars offer dollar-for-dollar, tax-exempt purchasing power in most dining venues. Remaining balances from the fall semester will roll over to the spring semester. Dining Dollars must be used by the end of the spring semester.*
*Note:
Remaining Dining Dollars balance will rollover into Spring semester as a courtesy, but they become non-refundable at the end of Spring semester.
Faculty & Staff Meal Plan
Faculty and staff can purchase meal plans too! Purchase fixed swipes, which are accepted in all dining halls.
BYTE PLANS
Door price:
Purchase A Byte Plan:
Important Meal Plan Dates
Dining Dollars
Independence Plans | Liberty Plans
Patriot Plans
Extended Plans
Ultimate Plans & INTO Independence Plans
Dining Rollover Dollars
Dining Dollars
Independence Plans | Liberty Plans | Patriot Plans
Extended Plans
Ultimate Plans & INTO Independence Plans