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Which Meal Plan should I choose?
Meal Plans for residents who live
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What is my student ID number?
Your student ID is the nine digit identification number that the University issued you, which can be obtained through e-Campus. For a complete e-Campus guide, please Click Here .
Where can I find my student ID number?
Your ID number can be found on the front of your student ID card. In addition, you can find your student ID number in several other locations. When you signed up for e-Campus you were asked to print out a page containing your student ID number for your records. You can also look up your ID number by logging onto e-campus. It is also on your term bill. Note: New students should refer to their acceptance letter for their student ID number.
How can I find out how much I am being charged?
To view your current term bill log onto e-Campus through the URI website. To do this Click Here . You will then enter your User ID and Password and click "Sign In". Next you will click on "Campus Finances ", then "Term Finances ", then Choose the Appropriate Semester, and then click on "View Account Detail". You can now view your itemized term bill.
How do I change my Meal Plan?
At selected times throughout the year, meal plans may be changed in person at the Campus Access Office (RM 216, MU) or via the internet prior to the beginning of the semester. Meal plans can no longer be changed after the first Friday of the semester.
What is the meal plan refund policy if a student leaves the residence hall or the university before the semester ends?
For a printable copy of our refund policy Click Here .
What are the different Meal Plans offered by Dining Services?
For more information please Click Here .
Do I have to purchase a Resident Meal Plan?
If you live in a residence hall then you must have a meal plan for both the Fall and Spring semesters, in accordance with the Dining and Housing Contract, which you signed upon arrival.
How can I add money to my Ram Account?
The easiest way to add money to your Ram Account is via our webiste, please Click Here . You may also use one of the four Card Value Centers on campus. They are located in Butterfield, Hope Commons, and also in the Memorial Union. These machines are available for use during normal building hours. These machines accept cash only. Alternatively, students may stop by the Campus Access Office, located in the Memorial Union, to add funds with Cash, Check, Visa, or Mastercard.
Where can my Ram Account be used?
For a listing of all the locations, which accept the Ram Account, please Click Here .
What should I do if I lose my ID?
If you lose your student ID card please call the Campus Access Office at (401) 874-2055 or if you are registered in Manage My ID, you can change the status to lost online. They will be able to place your card on hold. To obtain a new ID card go to the Campus Access Office. You will need a photo ID and your student ID number. The cost for a new ID card is $20.00.
I am a new student, where do I go for my ID card?
Once you have registered for classes in the current semester, go to the Campus Access Office for your ID card. The Campus Acces Office will also provide ID cards during Freshmen Orientation. You will need to bring with you a photo ID (Drivers License, Passport...).
Can I let other people use my ID card?
Your URI photo ID, including everything programmed onto your card, is not transferable. Guests may be brought into the dining hall by using a resident meal guest pass or at any of our retail establishments using Dining Dollars as long as the card owner is present. Entrance to Butterfield Dining Hall and Mainfare at Hope Commons by students who are on the Campus Standard, Plus, or Premiere meal plans is validated by both URI photo ID and hand geometry recognition.
What is hand geometry recognition; do you take my fingerprints?
No, we do not take your fingerprints. During Freshmen Orientation we will enroll students by “reading” a three-dimensional shape of their hand. Handreaders are located at the entrance of Butterfield Dining Hall and Mainfare at Hope Commons. The handreader will validate your membership in one of our three resident meal plans that allow unlimited visits. This secure method of validation ensures that no one else but you can use your individual meal plan. You must enroll to be able to enter the dining halls and use your resident meal plan. Enrollment can be done at any time at our Campus Access Office in the Memorial Union if you were not able to attend Freshmen Orientation.
What if I'm on a special diet, have food allergies, or I'm concerned about my diet?
You may contact our Registered Dietitian by phone: 401 874-4856 or email your questions at: diet@etal.uri.edu .
How can I find out what is on the menu?
Our menus are available in the weekly handouts at Mainfare and Butterfield as well as online by clicking here and then selecting the dining hall from the menu on the right.
Can I take food out of the dining halls?
Food may not be taken out of any of our "All you can eat, unlimited visits " dining halls. These include Butterfield and Mainfare. Students who are enrolled in a resident meal plan are allowed one combo meal per school day at the Ram's Den. The combo meal can be packaged to-go.
What does a combo meal consist of?
Each day, after 11:00AM, a combo meal is available in addition to the student's unlimited visited options at the Dining Halls. All combo meals consist of a fountain drink along with burger and fries or apple, or Denelli sandwich and fries or apple, or a chicken sandwich and fries or apple, or an asian jump value meal, or an individual Pizzaria Uno pizza.
Where can I find my student's ID number?
Your student's ID number can be found on the front of your student's ID card. In addition, you can find your student's ID number in several other locations. When they signed up for e-Campus they were asked to print out a page containing their Student ID number for their records. It is also on the term bill. Note: New students should refer to their acceptance letter for their student ID number.
How can I find out how much my son/daughter is being charged?
You must have your Student's User ID (NOT their ID number) and password to access their account. If you have their information Click Here to sign in. You will then enter your student's User ID (NOT their ID number) and Password and click "Sign In". Next you will click on "SA Self Service", then "Learner Services", then "Finances", and then "Account Summary". At the next screen you will be asked to choose which semester you would like to view, click on the semester you are interested in viewing. Then click on "View Account Detail". You can now view your student's itemized term bill.
How can I add funds to my daughter's / son's Ram Account?
The easiest way to add money to your Ram Account is via our webiste, please Click Here . Please have your student's ID number ready. It is NOT their social security number. This number can be obtained from the term bill or the front of the student's ID card. There is a $25.00 minimum on all Visa and Mastercard transactions.
What is the Ram Account?
The Ram Account is an account linked to your student's ID card. It is a debit system which can be used at various locations both on and off campus. You may add as little or as much as you would like, however, please keep in mind that cash cannot be withdrawn from the Ram Account. The funds are good as long as the student is registered with the university. Ram Account refunds are only given if the student is leaving or withdrawing from the university, minus a $50.00 service charge.
My son / daughter ran out of Dining Dollars on their meal plan, what do I do?
Merely add funds to a Ram Account. Any time a transaction is made and Dining Dollars are no longer available, our retail locations will automatically draw from a student's Ram Account to complete the transaction.
How can I order a birthday cake, cookies, or a special event pastry for my son or daughter?
If you would like place an order with our catering department they can be contacted at (401) 874-2229. For general catering information you can also email catering at catering@etal.uri.edu .
What if I'm on a special diet, have food allergies, or I'm concerned about my diet?
You may contact our Registered Dietitian by phone: 401 874-4856 or email your questions at: diet@etal.uri.edu .
Making choices...which meal plan should I choose?
Must I have a Resident Meal Plan?
Yes, if you live in a residence hall with standard or "suite-style" rooms, you have to participate in the meal plan program each semester. This is part of the agreement made with the bond holders of the debt service on the dining halls.
What are the differences among the Campus Standard, Campus Plus, and Campus Premiere meal plans?
While these plans all offer unlimited access to Butterfield Dining Hall and Mainfare at Hope Commons from open to close, they differ in the number of guest passes and Dining Dollars that each plan includes.
What costs are associated with a meal plan?
When paying for a meal plan all costs associated with the operation of Dining Services are included in the fee. Food is not the only item being charged. Costs associated with utilities, insurance, salaries and benefits, repairs, capital improvements as well as paper and cleaning supplies are also included in the meal plan fee.
What are hours of operation for Butterfield and Mainfare Dining Halls during the academic semester for Fall 2011?
Butterfield Dining Hall is open Monday through Friday.
The hours for Butterfield are as follows:
Monday through Friday
Breakfast 7:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Lunch 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Dinner 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Mainfare Dining Hall will open seven days per week, serving Lunch and Dinner, Monday through Friday, and Brunch and Dinner, Saturday and Sunday.
The hours for Mainfare are as follows:
Sunday 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM for Brunch
4:00 PM – 8:30 PM for Dinner
Monday 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM for Lunch
4:30 PM – 8:30 PM for Dinner
Tuesday 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM for Lunch
4:30 PM – 8:30 PM for Dinner
Wednesday 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM for Lunch
4:30 PM – 8:30 PM for Dinner
Thursday 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM for Lunch
4:30 PM – 8:30 PM for Dinner
Friday 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM for Lunch
4:30 PM – 7:30 PM for Dinner
Saturday 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM for Brunch
4:30 PM – 7:30 PM for Dinner
If students have unlimited access to the dining halls, why have Dining Dollars?
Dining Dollars offer flexibility and convenience. Dining Dollars are accepted at URI Dining retail establishments which are open throughout the day and late at night. Products which can be purchased include convenience items, grab-and-go sandwiches, salads, pizza and Starbucks coffee.
Can I use any of my “meals” at URI Dining retail establishments?
In order for us to offer the “value-added feature” of unlimited visits to our Dining Halls we cannot accept “meal equivalencies” at any of our retail establishments or allow exchange of meals for Dining Dollars. We do however offer the once-a-day combo meal exchange at the Ram's Den.
What is the difference between Dining Dollars included with the meal plan and the optional Ram Account?
Dining Dollars are included in the price of the Resident Meal Plan (Campus Plus or Campus Premiere). A discounted balance of Dining Dollars is given to the student at the time of enrollment to the plan. Dining Dollars are valid at all URI Dining retail establishments. Locations accepting Dining Dollars include Rhody Market at Hope Commons featuring Ice Cream Machine, Upper Crust and Common Grounds where we proudly brew Starbucks . Also located in Hope Commons we accept Dining Dollars at the Corner Store, a retail mini-market. At the Memorial Union Dining Dollars are accepted in the Ram's Den Food Court featuring Asian Jump Express and Denelli's Deli, and at Ram Escape where we proudly brew Starbucks . In the athletic area of campus, Dining dollars are valid at Slapshotz located in the Boss Arena. In the library Dining Dollars are accepted at the Daily Grind where we proudly brew Starbucks . Catering Services and food purchases at the Dining Services Distribution center are also locations where Dining Dollars may be used. All our establishments are conveniently located on campus within walking distance of classrooms and residence halls. Ram Account funds must be deposited by using cash, check, or credit card transactions. The Ram Account is currently accepted at Butterfield Dining Hall, Mainfare at Hope Commons, the Ram's Den, Rhody Market, Dining Services Distribution Center, Catering, Mackal Field House, the U.R.I. Bookstore, Nick's Snack Shack, Corner Store, Ram Computer, Ram Escape, Ronzio Pizza, Daily Grind, Health Services, URI Library, Campus Copy & Design, Chemistry Stockroom, Slapshotz, Dorm Washers & Dryers, Designated Vending Machines and participating off-campus merchants at the Emporium: Subway, Kingston Pizza, Caliente, Albies, Dunkin Donuts, International Pockets, International Pizza, International Steak, International Zone, Papa Bisto's, Universal Nails, CVS (three locations: Wakefield, Narragansett, and the Emporium), Roch's Fresh Produce and Kingston Pizza in Narragansett, and Panera Bread in Wakefield.
Why not just deposit funds into a Ram Account instead of purchasing a meal plan which includes Dining Dollars?
The initial balance of Dining Dollars is included as part of the meal plan price and therefore can be billed along with your tuition. Any applicable grants, scholarship, or loan programs can be applied against the price of the meal plan. There are 10% and 15% discounts in the balances of Dining Dollars that are included in the Campus Plus and Campus Premiere Plans respectively. The Ram Account must be funded using cash, check, or credit card directly to the Campus Access Office.
When do Dining Dollars expire?
A balance from first semester will carry over to second semester and are valid until the last day of meal service in May of the current academic year. Dining Dollars are non-refundable.
If my Dining Dollars balance falls to zero and I have funds in my Ram Account, can I still make purchases at the URI Dining retail establishments?
Yes, if Ram Account funds are available your Dining Dollars account automatically rolls over to Ram Account funds to complete any transaction made at URI Dining retail establishments.
Can I use my Dining Dollars at non-Dining retail establishments that accept Ram Account?
No, Dining Dollars cannot be used at non-Dining retail establishments that accept Ram Account only.
Can I add more Dining Dollars to my account?
No, you can not add more funds to the Dining Dollars after the original amount has been added at the begining of the semester when you receive your meal plan. You can however, add RAM Account to supplement the dining dollars at any time.
When does the balance in my Ram Account expire?
Ram Account balances transfer from semester to semester, year to year until you graduate or withdraw. Any unused balance can be refunded at that time upon request, less a $50 administrative fee.
If I use all of my guest passes, can I buy more?
No. However if you have Dining Dollars or a Ram Account you can pay for a guest at any location. Guest passes included with the meal plan are valid per semester only and will expire on the last day of meal service each semester. Guest passes are nonrefundable.
Can I change the plan I already chose?
Yes, please Click Here . Students may change their meal plan by phone, mail or on the web anytime during the summer. Call 874-2055 to receive a new contract. During the first week of classes in September, students are allowed to change meal plans in person. Changes for the Spring semester can then be made beginning in November.
What if I want to change my meal plan second semester?
In November we will allow all students to change their meal plan selections in person or online. We suggest you check your Dining Dollars balance. If your balance is more than half of the September's starting balance we recommend you change your meal plan to a Standard Resident Meal Plan, our meal plan with no Dining Dollars. Any Dining Dollars leftover from the Fall will be added to your Standard Meal PLan Spring Selection. Dining Dollars expire at the end of the Spring semster.
I live in an "apartment-style" room with a kitchen at Garrahy or Wiley Hall, do I have to purchase a resident meal plan?
No, we suggest purchasing a Flex Meal Plan. This plan offers a combination of meals and Ram Account. This allows you access to the Dining Hall when you want a prepared meal in addition to a Ram Account balance to purchase items from our convenience store or any participating vendor that accepts the Ram Account. There are three plans you may choose from. The Flex 18 with a $50 Ram Account balance, the Flex 36 with a $100 Ram Account balance, and the Flex 72 with a $200.00 balance. Any unused balance of meals from the Fall will transfer to the Spring. Meals expire at the end of the Spring semster. Ram Account dollars transfers from semester to semester, year to year, until you graduate or withdraw.
Can I use cash for meals at the dining halls?
Yes. Our pay-at-the-door cash prices are $8.00 for breakfast, $11.00 for lunch or brunch and $13.00 for dinner.
I live in a"suite-style" room without a kitchen at Garrahy Hall or Wiley Hall, do I have to purchase a resident meal plan?
Yes, a resident meal plan is required.
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