Welcome To Dining: Maximize Your Meal Plan

What You Need To Know About Dining

Welcome to UMD! We are so excited to serve you this year. If you ever have any questions feel free to message us on Instagram or email us at [email protected]. Below you'll find a bunch of important information regarding how to maximize your meal plan.

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Unlimited Meal Plans

Welcome to dining freedom! With your Unlimited Meal Plan, you get all the meals and snacks you need at Superior Dining.

  • Meal Plans Start on Tuesday, August 19.
  • Meal Swipes: Use your Unlimited Meal Plan to swipe in as often as you'd like at Superior Dining. No need to count or budget your meals—just swipe whenever you're hungry and grab a meal or snack.
  • Dining Dollars: Depending on your plan, you'll start with either $150, $250, or $350 in Dining Dollars. These are yours to use across campus for extra snacks, drinks, or meals. If you run out you can always add more!
  • Guest Passes: Share the love! With your meal plan, you also get guest passes to treat a friend or family member to a meal at Superior Dining.

Stuck In Line? Here Are Some Tips

Block Meal Plans

  • If you live off-campus or in an on-campus apartment and opted for a Block Meal Plan (instead of a residential meal plan) you can use your Block Meal Plan at the following locations:
    • Superior Dining
    • The Food Court
    • Northern Shores Coffee Shop
    • The Grind (Kiosk near the library)
    • The Gadget (Kiosk in Griggs/Lake Superior Hall)
  • Block Meal Plans can be used as a form of payment via GET Food from the Food Court and Northern Shores Coffee Shop.

 

View Block Meal Plan Menus

Dining Dollars

All students living on campus get a minimum of $150 in Dining Dollars each semester. Dining Dollars will be activated on Monday, August 18.

  • Any unused Dining Dollars from the Fall Semester WILL ROLL OVER to the Spring Semester.
  • Any unused Dining Dollars will EXPIRE at the end of the Spring Semester.

How They Work

  • Dining Dollars save you 11% on every transaction when compared to using your credit/debit card (because they are tax exempt).
  • You can add more Dining Dollars to your account at any time via the GET app
  • You can use your Dining Dollars at all Dining Services locations!
    • Superior Dining
    • The Food Court
    • Northern Shores Coffee Shop
    • The Grind (Kiosk near the library)
    • The Gadget (Kiosk in Griggs/Lake Superior Hall)
  • Dining Dollars can be used to order via GET Food from the Food Court, and Northern Shores Coffee Shop.

Superior Dining

Welcome to Superior Dining, our all-you-care-to-eat dining center on campus! Here, you can enjoy unlimited servings of a variety of delicious dishes, all included in your meal plan. Using your meal plan at Superior Dining is super easy, and we’ve created a short video to show you exactly how it works. Check it out below and get ready to savor every meal to the fullest!

Food Court

Welcome to the Food Court, our vibrant retail dining concept on campus! With six unique restaurants, there's something to satisfy every craving. The Food Court is the perfect place to use your Dining Dollars and/or Block Meal Plans, offering a variety of delicious options in one convenient location. Whether you're in the mood for a quick bite or a leisurely meal, we've got you covered. 

Choose How You Dine:

  • Enjoy Your Meal Here: Your food will be served on reusable plates, bowls, or wire baskets at no additional cost.
  • 1-Time Use Compostable Container: For a small fee.
  • Reusable Program: One-time fee, unlimited reuse (This same program that can be used in Superior Dining)

Nutrislice: Food Allergies, Special Diets, Menus, and More!

With the Nutrislice app, you can:

  • View all menus at campus dining locations.
  • Filter menu items by food allergens or dietary preferences.
  • Track your nutrition and make informed dining choices.
  • Access detailed nutritional information for each dish.
  • Plan your meals in advance with ease.

 

Nutrislice is your go-to tool for a personalized, health-conscious dining experience on campus. In the Food Court and Superior Dining, you'll find digital food labels with Nutrislice information. These labels have QR codes that give you access to the nutritional and allergy content of each dish.

Download Now:

iOS App Store | Android Google Play

Hours of Operation

Superior Dining

Open Daily: 7 am - 9 pm

  • Breakfast: 7 - 11 am
  • Lunch: 11 am - 4:30 pm
  • Dinner: 4:30 - 9 pm

 

Food Court

  • Pizza
    • Monday-Friday: 10:30 am - 8 pm
  • Burgers
    • Monday-Friday: 10:30 am - 8 pm
  • Noodles (NEW!)
    • Monday-Friday: 10:30 am - 8 pm
  • Burritos & Bowls
    • Monday - Friday: 10:30 am - 8 pm
  • Subs & Wraps
    • Monday - Friday: 10:30 am - 4 pm
  • Grab & Go
    • Monday - Friday: 9 am - 8 pm

       

Northern Shores Coffee Shop

  • Monday-Friday: 7:30 am - 4 pm
  • Weekends: Closed

 

Kiosks

  • The Grind
    • Monday-Friday: 7:30 am - 3 pm
  • The Gadget
    • Open Daily: 3:30 - 11 pm

Mobile Ordering

With GET Food, you can easily order your meals ahead of time and skip the line from the Food Court and Northern Shores Coffee Shop. Here's how it works:

  • Use your Dining Dollars, Block Meal Plan, or Credit Card as payment.
  • Access GET Food through the same GET app you use to manage your meal plan, campus cash, and print cash.
  • Place your order and choose your preferred pick-up time.
  • Head to the designated pick-up area, grab your food, and enjoy!

No more waiting in line—just quick, convenient dining at your fingertips.

Download Now:

iOS App Store | Android Google Play