Meal Plan FAQ

All you need to know about our meal plans and what's on campus.

What happens if I lose my Student I.D. card?

The University offers an electronic student ID that can be used at dining locations on campus. Download the GET Mobile app to use it. To replace your student I.D. card please request a replacement ID on MyDenison.

Why do meal plans for first-years have more swipes and fewer flex dollars?

We want to ensure that our first-year students are socializing and quickly finding a friends to create long lasting memories with. Having them get their meals together at each of the all-you-care-to-eat restaurants, The Table at Curtis and The Table at Huffman is one way we hope to build this community.

How can we track our spending to know how many swipes and flex dollars we have left?

Students can check the balance of their dining plan, including swipes and dollars, using the GET Mobile app. Additional information is available on MyDenison.

Additionally, they can track the total flex dollars they have by visiting our ‘Navigating Dining’ page for their set class ranking meal plan.

As a rising senior, I anticipate cooking my meals in my apartment. How can I do that under the new meal plan?

The senior meal plan is intended to be very flexible. You can spend your Big Red Bucks off-campus (such as at Ross’s IGA or local restaurants), and Slivy’s or the Slayter Market Alcove Store will also be stocked with groceries you can buy. We also have heard that seniors still appreciate the option to grab lunch and snacks in Slayter Market, Slivy’s, and the Nest, this flexible senior meal plan allows them to do so.

Can we get more options for students with dietary restrictions or who are following a specific diet by choice?

Yes. For any health and wellbeing or nutritional inquires please reach out to the campus dietitian Rachel Barich via email barich-rachel@harvesttableculinary.com

What do I do if I have severe food allergies?

For any questions or inquires around allergies please reach out to the campus dietitian Rachel Barich via email barich-rachel@harvesttableculinary.com

Do Flex Dollars roll over? What happens to my Flex Dollars and Denison Dollars at the end of the semester?

Flex Dollars not used during the Fall semester will roll to the student’s Spring semester meal plan. Unused Flex Dollars are forfeited at the end of the academic year. Unused Denison Dollars will carry over to the next semester. Provided there are no outstanding debts to the University.

Unspent Denison Dollars can be refunded at the end of the academic year upon written request to Student Accounts. (This happens automatically when a student graduates or withdraws from the University.) Denison Dollars cannot be refunded mid-semester.

Do swipes roll over from week to week?

Swipes will reset at the beginning of each week from Monday to Saturday, meaning the first-year and sophomore/junior plans will reset every Sunday.

Do campus vending machines accept Flex Dollars?

Yes. The coolers located in King Hall, the Eisner Center, and the Mitchell Center all accept Flex Dollars.

What if I'm living at the Homestead, where meals are shared and cooked family-style?

All Homesteaders regardless of class year, will be assigned the senior meal plan, allowing for maximum flexibility in purchasing groceries.

Are there student jobs available through Dining Services?

Yes! We have many jobs available with our dining team. You can email dining@denison.edu.

Is mobile ordering service available?

Denison Hospitality uses Grubhub at various campus restaurants to bring our students, faculty and staff a convenient and fast way to place orders for pickup.

Signing up for Grubhub is simple and allows you to add several payment options to your account while also directly linking you to your meal plan, allowing retail meal swipes to be used on the Grubhub app now or through the mobile kiosks outside of Slayter Market.

Follow these step-by-step instructions to activate Campus Dining in the Grubhub app!

Am I required to purchase a meal plan?

All residential students are required to be on a meal plan, and meal plans are determined based on a student’s class year.

Between classes, work, and your social life, there’s little time to prepare food at home—we’re here for you! We’ve got plenty of grab-and-go options to choose from when you’re on the move. Feeling like a home-cooked meal? Join us at either The Table at Huffman or The Table at Curtis, all-you-care-to-eat restaurants. Either way, we’re always here to meet your needs.