Dining Q&A
Where may I get meal plan information?
Please pick up a meal plan brochure at any campus dining location or go to UMW.SodexoMyWay.com. Please note that all first-year residential students are required to purchase the Eagle Dining Plan. Off-campus students may purchase any available meal plans.
How do I purchase or change a meal plan?
First-year residential students will have meal plans assigned. They don’t need to do anything. Off-campus students can purchase a meal plan through the Off-Campus Student Meal Plan application on the housing portal.
Can meal plans be used off-campus with UMW’s merchant partners?
No, meal plans may be used only in University Dining facilities. However, merchant partners do accept EagleOne payments. EagleOne is a debit account that you can set up for your student. Contact the EagleOne Card Center for more information.
What are the available dining options?
Restaurants at the Top of the Cedric Rucker University Center -The Top of the CRUC restaurants offer American-style comfort foods, “build ’em your way” burritos and Mexican dishes, complete allergen-free and vegan meals, plus burgers, pasta, pizza, salads, and desserts in an all-you-care-to-eat environment.
Check out the Guide to Dining on the dining website for more details.
Retail Dining Shoppes – There are several fast-casual dining shoppes on campus where students can grab quick meals or snacks, including Vocelli Pizza, Katora Cafe, Hissho Sushi, Mein Bowl, Panera Bread, and the Simply To Go Market. Using Campus Grubhub, students can also place and pay for orders in advance from every location except the market.
Are special diet options available?
Yes! The Top of the CRUC offers vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. Simple Servings offers flavorful meals prepared without the most common allergens, which account for 90% of all food allergy reactions. If your student needs to follow a special diet contact Rose Benedict, University Dining Marketing Manager, at 540-654-2169 or Dining@UMW.edu for assistance.
What safety protocols are used in University Dining?
Every member of the staff has received extensive training in food safety, and protocols are in place to enable quick and easy adaptations to change COVID-19 circumstances. Our style of service and safety measures will follow University, CDC, and local directions and guidelines. For additional information, contact Dining@UMW.edu.
Where and how can I get menu information, ask questions, or express my views on dining?
Use the new Everyday by Sodexo app to see the menus (including nutritional and allergen information) for the Restaurants at the Top of the CRUC. Menus and operational hours for all campus dining locations can be viewed by clicking “Dining Near Me” on the dining website. Speak with a dining manager or supervisor if you have concerns about your food or service while you are still in the campus eatery. Contact the dining concierge, located at the entrance to Panera in the University Center. Stop by, call 540-654-2169, or email Dining@UMW.edu.
Check out these great apps and other options
Campus Grubhub– Order from your favorite on-campus dining eatery.
Send text messages to 82257- In the text box, insert the keyword UMWDining, followed by a space, and then type your message.
UMWFoodies- Get notified about freebies or changes due to weather emergencies. Text UMWFoodies to 82257 to opt-in.
Comment Cards are Posted in every dining location
Email Dining@UMW.edu
Call David Schneider, General Manager, 540-654-2230 or Rose Benedict, Marketing Manager, 540-654-2169