Dining Resources
In Spring 2024, the GSA Vice President of Campus Affairs helped lead a review and analysis on CMU's Dining operations and student experience. Find our analysis and recommendations in the 2024 DSAC Meal Plan Analysis.
As a graduate student, you are not required to get a dining plan, but you can if you wish. In particular, DineXtra offers a 1% discount per $100 deposit, up to 10%, which can be a way to get a discount for purchasing food on campus. FLEX dollars can also be used to purchase food at off-campus locations without incurring sales tax. More information about dining plan options can be found on the dining website.
See the list
HERE of CMU dining locations and hours, as well as the student-run
CMU Eats website. You can get access to the menus of each location through these websites.
CMU does not currently offer any programs to assist in regularly paying for food, but students in need can use the CMU Pantry in the Residence on Fifth dormitory.
There are many online coupon services and discount cards at local grocery chains. You can also investigate SNAP (formerly known as food stamps) to see if you qualify for these government-funded assistance programs.
If you find yourself in an emergency financial situation, consider an Emergency Loan: interest free, small loans sponsored by CMU.
If you know where you want to eat on campus, you can look up their menu
HERE and see what is available.
Additionally, you can make an appointment with the UHS Dietitian to get more customized support for food allergies and intolerances on campus.
You should talk to the event organizer and see if they can purchase an alternate meal that you can eat without getting sick.
If issues continue, please submit a report to the Campus Climate and Bias Reporting Protocol. Additionally, do feel free to share your story with the GSA so we can better advocate for such issues.
