Meal Plans

Quick Links: Overview - Sign-up - Meal Plans - Kosher - Special Dietary - Take-Out Program -  Important Dates - Meal Plan Contract - Contact Us

University of Miami meal plans provide:

• Convenience: Meal plans provide you the convenience of not having to worry about cooking, shopping for groceries or allotting a certain amount of money for food each week. They are easily accessible via your 'Cane Card.
• Variety and flexibility: Meal plans are designed to meet your needs, there are many places to eat on campus to include national, regional, and local brands. Use your Dining Dollars to compliment your meal swipes when you're in the mood for a change.
• Options for students with dietary needs: Vegetarian, vegan, food allergies and sensitivities, and healthy options are available in the dining halls and at many of the retail locations. Visit the "Know Your Food" section on Dine on Campus for the different icons we use to identify our menu offerings or schedule a time to meet with our Registered Dietitian for nutrition counseling.

Overview of Meal Plans 

All first-year residents* living on campus are enrolled in the 7 Day All Access Plan, this includes the residential colleges and Lakeside Village assignments. First-year residents assigned to THesis are required to participate in the 7 Day All Access Plan. This plan maximizes the dining variety and value offered by the dining halls by providing unlimited access. 

Upper-class students** living on campus in Biscayne, Coral, Eaton, Grove, Ibis, and Vista may choose between the 7 Day All Access Plan, 5 Day All Access Plan, or the 125 Block Plan. Upper-class students living in Lakeside Village Apartments, University Village Apartments, or commuting may choose from any available meal plan.

*First-year residents are defined as in their first semester on campus and with less than 24 credit hours. 

**Upper-class students are defined as having resided for two semesters on campus; or have resided for one semester on campus and have 24 credit hours or more.

Download the DineOnCampus app or visit the Dine on Campus website for hours and menus. 

How to Sign-up:

2026-2027 Meal Plans

Residential:

Commuter, Lakeside Village Apartments, and University Village Apartments:

Kosher Meal Swipes

Kosher meal swipes are available at The Corner Deli located inside the Shalala Student Center (*restrictions apply - see below). Students may select from the daily meal swipe menu.

*Meal swipes are limited to once per meal period. Guest Swipes are not accepted at this location.

The Corner Deli is open Monday through Thursday 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. and Friday 11:00 a.m.-2:00 pm. Grab n' Go Kosher meals are available Saturday and Sunday at The Market, located inside the Hurricane Food Court. 

Special Dietary

UM Dining Services has a registered dietitian on staff who:

• Helps students with food allergies and students who are vegetarian/vegan navigate dining on campus.
• ​Provides tours of the dining halls specific to students' needs.
• Partners with student groups and campus organizations for wellness events and nutrition education.

If you would like to schedule a time to meet with Alyson Marquez, RD, please email her at UMDiningRD@miami.edu. For additional information, visit DineOnCampus.

Accommodation Requests

Meal plan accommodations must be requested through Office of Disabilities Services (ODS) prior to June 1st for the Fall semester and prior to December 1st for the Spring semester. Visit the Office of Disability Services website and click on "Request Accommodation."

Take-Out Program

OZZI is our sustainable takeout program at Centennial Village and Mahoney Pearson Dining Halls. OZZI containers are available for purchase at both dining halls - simply fill your container with food of your choice, enjoy your meal, and return your used container to the OZZI machine located outside either dining hall on your next visit. 

To participate in the OZZI program students may purchase a $6 OZZI container at either dining hall, accepted forms of payment are Dining Dollars and credit or debit cards. 

Important Dates

Fall 2026

• August 10, 2026: Meal Plan begins at Centennial Village and Mahoney Pearson Dining Halls; opens at Brunch
• August 17: Classes begin
• August 21: Deadline to change or cancel a Meal Plan
• October 10 - 13: Fall Recess – Centennial Village and Mahoney Pearson Dining Halls open
• November 24 - November 29: Thanksgiving Recess - Centennial Village Dining Hall open
• December 9: Mahoney Pearson closes after Dinner service
• December 10: Centennial Village Dining Hall open Brunch and Dinner schedule; Meal Plan ends

Spring 2027

• January 6, 2027: Meal Plan begins at Centennial Village and Mahoney Pearson Dining Halls; opens at Breakfast
• January 11: Classes begin
• January 15: Deadline to change or cancel a meal plan
• March 6 - 14: Spring Recess - Centennial Village Dining Hall open
• May 5: Mahoney Pearson closes after Dinner service
• May 6-7: Centennial Village Dining Hall open Brunch and Dinner schedule; meal plan ends May 7

Meal Plan Contract

 For additional information regarding UM Dining, visit www.dineoncampus.com/miami.

Additional Information

• Meal Plan Eligibility
• Meal Plan FAQs

Contact Us

For more information, please contact Dining Services at: diningservices@miami.edu