Dining Meal Plans
All About Food at Alfred State
All campus students enjoy the convenience of a meal plan, making it easy to stay nourished and connected throughout the day. Dining Services offers a variety of plans designed to fit every schedule and lifestyle, with flexible dining hours and locations across campus. From allergen-friendly choices to culturally inspired dishes, our menus celebrate diversity and ensure that every student can find something delicious and satisfying.
Meal Plans 2025 - 2026 Semesters
| Plan | Description | Dining Dollars | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any 21 Plus | Any 21 meals per week | $125 | $3,600 |
| Any 18 Plus | Any 18 meals per week | $125 | $3,375 |
| Any 14 Plus | Any 14 meals per week | $150 | $3,050 |
| Any 12 Plus | Any 12 meals per week | $200 | $2,900 |
| Any 9 Plus | Any 9 meals per week | $250 | $2,650 |
| Plan | Description | Dining Dollars | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any 5 | Any 5 Meal Plans Per Week | $0 | $1,375 |
| Dining Dollars 1 | Dining Dollars ONLY | $500 | $500 |
| Dining Dollars 2 | Dining Dollars ONLY | $275 | $275 |
In addition to meal swipes, each meal plan includes Dining Dollars which can be used to buy meals or a la carte food purchases at any on-campus restaurant. Dining Dollars may be increased at any time online or at the ACES business office on the first floor of CDH. As part of the meal plan, Dining Dollars are not refundable nor transferable. Dining Dollars expire at the end of each semester.
The Townhouses and MacKenzie apartments are equipped with full kitchens. Students living in either of these two units have both the residential or commuter meal plan options available to them.”
How to Use a Meal Plan
Learn the basics of how to use your meal plan
- Weekly meal totals begin on Sunday and expire on Saturday night. Meals do not carry over if unused.
- Use Dining Dollars when you want a light snack – like a bagel or a coffee. Save the ‘meals’ for when you need a full meal (a visit to The Terrace, The Rig in Wellsville, or a “meal deal” where you get an entrée, side and drink at any other on-campus dining unit.)
- Track your meal swipe and Dining Dollar balance on the e-Accounts app or online.
- Use the link or the app to add more Dining Dollars. You can also reload Dining Dollars at the ACES business office. Cash, credit card, personal checks accepted.
Paying for meals
When you place your order, hand the cashier your ID card. If your card is on a lanyard or in a protect sleeve, remove it first. Tell the cashier how you would like to pay:
- Meal swipe
- Dining dollars
- CSA
- Cash
- Credit card
- Bonus meals
Curious about how many meals or dining dollars remain on your account? Feel free to ask the cashier.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which meal plan should I choose?
Which meal plan you choose depends on your lifestyle and your daily schedule. For example; if you know that most days you are going to want 3 meals per day, then the 18 meal plan will be the one that best suits you. We do recommend that first year students choose the 18 or 14 meal plan. You will select your meal plan when you pay your bill online.
Can I change my meal plan during the semester?
Students may only decrease their meal plan option during the first two weeks of the Fall semester. After that, meal plan can be changed when you process the next semester's bill. Meal plan options can be increased at any time. New or transfer students only who enter Alfred State in the spring semester will have two weeks to change their meal plan selection in January.
What if you get sick?
If a student is sick and confined to their room, a roommate or friend may pick up a meal for them at any dining location. Whoever is picking up the meal should bring along the ID of the sick student and a note from that student specifying what they want to order. Take-out containers are located in all units, including The Terrace.
Students who are sick for more than one day should contact the Health Center for additional assistance.
Flu care packages are provided by Dining Services at the request of the Health Center.
Can I use my meal plan to feed a friend?
Every residential meal plan comes with 5 bonus meals to be used throughout the semester. These bonus meals can be used for guests that come to campus.
Your regular meal swipes and Dining Dollars cannot be used to feed a friend as they are non-transferrable due to NYS tax law. Other options would be CSA, cash, or credit card.
What's the difference between Dining Dollars and CSA (Campus Spending Account)?
Dining Dollars are part of your meal plan. It is a declining balance account to purchase food items at any of the on-campus dining facilities. As part of the meal plan, food purchased with Dining Dollars is non-taxable. Dining Dollars are also non-transferrable (cannot be shared with a friend) and non-refundable (unused Dining Dollars expire at the end of each semester). You can add additional Dining Dollars to your account at www.acesalfred.com/deposits.
CSA (Campus Spending Account) is a declining balance account used to purchase items at the Campus Store, in the vending machines, in any of the on-campus dining facilities, and at our off-campus partners. CSA balances roll from the fall to the spring semester. Remaining CSA is refunded at the end of the spring semester as long as the balance is at least $20. Excess financial aid can be directed to CSA to save on out-of-pocket expenses. You can add additional CSA to your account at www.acesalfred.com/deposits.
Take advantage of special events at the Terrace.
Each semester the dining staff hosts elaborate special dinners and buffets. These exciting events are part of your meal plan – be sure to take advantage of them!
Use social media to stay up-to-date.
Learn about meal zones.
The meal plan identifies 3 meal zones: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You can use only three meal swipes within each meal zone. Meal zones are:
Breakfast 6:30-10:30 am
Lunch 10:30am-4:00pm
Dinner 4:00-11:00pm
Please note that meal zones do not equate to serving hours in every dining unit. Please check serving hours in each unit to see when meals are served.
Complete Hours of Operation
Dining is available on campus from 6:30am to 11pm Monday through Friday. On weekends, we begin serving at 8:30am.