Meal Plan & FlexDine FAQ

MEAL PLANS & FLEXDINE FAQ

Welcome to the Meal Plan & FlexDine FAQ page. Here, you’ll find answers to the questions University Dining Services most frequently receives from students and parents.

To see the answer to your question, please click on the question. If you have additional questions about Meal Plans or FlexDine that are not listed here, please contact the Meal Plan Office at 612-624-0558 or dining@umn.edu.

How can I check my meal plan/FlexDine balances?

Do FlexDine dollars expire?

Can I change my residential meal plan?

Can I use my FlexDine dollars at any off campus restaurants?

How do weekly meal plans work?

Can I treat a friend to a meal on my plan?

My schedule doesn’t leave me time to get back to a Residential Restaurant during the day. How can I still take advantage of my meal plan without using up my FlexDine dollars?

I used up all the FlexDine dollars on my meal plan. Am I out for the semester?

Why can't I use a meal swipe for my guest to eat with me?

I live in the "Super Block", what can I expect from Centennial and Pioneer Restaurants?

Why can't I take meals out of the residential restaurants?

Why doesn't UDS offer an all-declining balance meal plan?

Can I have my meal plan/FlexDine dollars billed to my student account?

Are there meal plans available for students who don’t live on campus?

What are some benefits of having a residential meal plan?

What is the relationship between UDS and ARAMARK?

I have food allergies/restrictions. What should I do to make sure I don't eat something I shouldn't?

Can a student organization request space for a tabletent in the residential restaurant?