Frequently Asked Questions

WHO HAS TO BE ON A MEAL PLAN & WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

Dining locations are designed to promote interaction and socialization among classmates, and the meal plan guarantees that there will be a variety of choices for students. If you do not select a meal plan and your enrollment status or residence hall assignment require you to be on a meal plan, you will be placed on the silver plan. Resident students in their first 2 semesters at Stony Brook or any students living in mandatory meal plan buildings / areas are required to be on one of the residence hall meal plans. Freshmen and transfer students will be billed an additional fee for required opening weekend meals.

HOW WILL I KNOW HOW TO BUDGET MY POINTS?

Our Stay on Budget program provides you with suggested guidelines, savings opportunites, budget chart and continuous updates on your balance. When selecting a meal plan, we provide you with weekly and daily suggested usage to help as well. Combo meal options are offered at all dining locations providing savings and value. Campus points and flex credit budget charts are posted at every cash register and on the website. Students can also check their meal plan balance online or by asking the cashier for their balance.

WHAT IF I HAVE FOOD RELATED ISSUES OR SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS?

Campus Dining Services has a full time nutritionist on staff and offers free nutritional counseling to Stony Brook students. The campus dining nutritionist can be reached by email through www.campusdining.org.

DO I HAVE TO SELECT A MEAL PLAN EACH SEMESTER?

The meal plan you select in the Fall semester will be the same in the Spring semester.

WHAT IF I LOSE MY MEAL CARD?

Please report lost ID cards to any location:
A. Campus Dining Cashier
B. Campus ID Office, Administration Building, Room 103
C. Meal Plan Office, Stony Brook Union Building, Suite 250