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Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013


Dining Services

1109 South Campus Dining Hall
Dining Plans: 301-314-8069
Terrapin Express: 301-314-8068
Student Employment: 301-314-8058
umfood@umd.edu
dining.umd.edu

The University of Maryland offers one of the ten largest self-operated and self-supported dining services programs in the country. Two a la carte dining halls are open from 7:30 a.m. until midnight on most weekdays and during the day on weekends. An all-you-care-to-eat dining hall serves dinner Monday through Friday. Cafés and Convenience Shops tucked in academic buildings and close to residence halls have hours of operation that meet the needs of those facilities.

The two a la carte dining halls feature a total of 21 culinary stations serving build-your-own pasta, stuffed-to-order burritos, custom-made hot and cold deli sandwiches and wraps, self-serve and specially-assembled salads, rotisserie chicken with healthy homemade side dishes, and classic lunches and dinners. Students will find internationally themed shops, bakeries and ice cream shops, a vegan station, and Mongolian grills.

The newest addition to the dining program is 251 North - a completely remodeled, redesigned and re-imagined dining hall. 251 North serves all-you-care-to-eat dining that encourages you to experiment with new food and brings you your favorite dishes. 251 North features five themed eateries set in a welcoming dining room with small tables, cocktail tables, banquettes, and counter seating. 251 North is a culinary and social center for the campus, providing a delicious dining experience and enhancing the life of the community.

Two restaurants, fourteen cafés and six convenience shops are scattered across campus. For a complete list of dining locations, hours, and general information visit dining.umd.edu.  We welcome students, faculty, staff and visitors into all of our locations across campus.

Resident Dining Plans
Resident dining plans contain three sub-accounts: 251 North Meals, Resident Points, and Terp Bucks.

Each 251 North Meal allows you one-time access to this all-you-care-to-eat facility. Dining Plans for students on the north side of campus include one Meal per week. Dining Plans for students on the south side of campus include four Meals per semester. The number of Points is adjusted to provide equivalent dining for all resident dining plans. Inside 251 North, you will find varied menus, familiar dishes, and exotic new foods created by our chefs using fresh ingredients and healthful cooking methods.

Resident Points are used in two a la carte dining halls, and Terp Bucks add the option of dining in most of the cafes and convenience shops on campus. There are enough Points and Bucks included in the dining plan to purchase approximately 12 complete meal packages (called Value Meals) every week. These dining halls are open breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late night. Enjoy a light snack, a quick meal to go, a full dinner, or bring guests for a feast - it's all up to you! As a bonus, Adele's Restaurant in the Stamp accepts Points for dinner Monday through Thursday. 

Access Meals, Points, and Bucks using your UM ID card. Your picture is on the front and you must be present every time the card is used. Check recent transactions and balances online 24/7 or ask for a receipt showing your balance after any transaction.

Our goal is to provide popular and nutritious food in a welcoming setting every day. We are confident that you will be impressed by the quality and selection available in dining locations across campus. 

The Add-On Dining Plan
Residents students can expand their on-campus dining options with an Add-On Dining Plan. This plan is accepted at every dining location on campus including quick service locations in the Stamp that do not accept Points or Bucks. For details go to dining.umd.edu/

The Apartment Dining Plan
Apartment Plan offers three benefits to students not living in traditional on-campus housing, 1) The ability to purchase food on campus without carrying cash or a credit card. 2) The convenience of paying through the Bursar's Office using financial aid, scholarship money or the Terp Payment Plan. 3) The security that if the UM ID card is lost, the account can be frozen and then attached to a replacement UM ID card. Apartment Plan points roll over from fall to spring semester. For details see our web site.

Terrapin Express
Terrapin Express is an optional pre-paid debit account you can attach to your UM ID card.  It is not part of a dining plan: it’s so much more! If you have a resident dining plan, Terrapin Express expands your ability to purchase goods and services on campus: everywhere that accepts cash on campus accepts Terrapin Express. Students living in campus apartments or off-campus can access on-campus food, goods and services. See dining.umd.edu for participating dining and non-dining locations and to enroll in Terrapin Express.

 

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