Residents
Our resident meal plans are designed to meet the unique needs of students living in our traditional resident halls, who are required to purchase a meal plan. Our resident plans come with varying amounts of meal swipes to be used primarily in the Dining Hall along with Terrier Cash, which is a declining balance account similar to a debit card. Each plan also comes with the meal exchange option available at the Bistro for a predefined entrée, side and beverage option. Multiple resident meal plan options are available for you to choose from based on your dining preferences and needs.
You can also add Dawg Dollars to your account at any time that can be used in the Dining Hall and the Bistro.
| Plan Name | Swipes | Terrier Cash | Cost per Year | Meal Exchange? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlimited Plan | Unlimited Swipes | $50 | $6500 | Yes |
Townhouses
Available to upperclassmen and seniors living in apartments. This meal plan option provides flexible access to all dining locations across campus, with meal swipes and Terrier Cash to fit a variety of dining preferences and lifestyles. Choose from our resident plan or the plan below.
| Plan Name | Meals | Terrier Cash | Cost per Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townhouse Plan | 5 Meal swipes per week | $0 | Included in Townhouse Cost |
Commuters
Commuter plans are only available to students who do not live on campus. Our commuter plans are value oriented and designed specifically for our students who may not spend as much time on campus as the residents. Commuter plans come with meal swipes, Terrier Cash and the meal exchange option. Choose from any of the above plans or the plans below.
| Plan Name | Meals | Terrier Cash | Cost per Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platinum | 100 Swipes | $150 Terrier Cash per Semester | $1400 |
| Gold | 50 Swipes | $100 Terrier Cash per Semester | $840 |
| Silver | 25 Swipes | $50 Terrier Cash per Semester | $440 |
Faculty & Staff
Our Faculty & Staff plans come with meal swipes to be used in the Dining Hall and Bonus Dollars to be used in our many retail dining locations.
| Plan Name | Meals | Bonus Dollars | Cost per Semester | Meal Swipes Available? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plan Name | # of meals | $ | $ per semester | No |
Meal Exchange
One meal exchange equals one set meal containing an entrée, a side, and a drink.
Think of a meal exchange as your "ticket" to a meal at an event - they do not have a dollar value.
Available Locations:
Bistro
Monday
1:00pm-2:00pm
Tuesday
1:00pm-2:00pm
Wednesday
1:00pm-2:00pm
Thursday
1:00pm-2:00pm
Friday
1:00pm-2:00pm
FAQs
What are Dawg Dollars
Dawg Dollars is a declining balance account similar to Terrier Cash that can be used in all the same locations and are monies added to your meal plan. Unlike Terrier Cash, Dawg Dollars will carry over from the fall to the spring semester.
What are guest swipes?
Guest swipes are 2 bonus swipes per semester put on the student’s card to be used for friends or family.
Can anyone use my unlimited swipes?
Unlimited swipes are intended for the card holder ONLY.
How do the green containers work?
You are permitted to purchase a green container to take food out of the dining hall. The green containers are a one time cost of $10 dollars for container and a recyclable cup, and you can use them for the entire 4 years while you are at Hiram. Just bring in the dirty one and exchange it for a clean one. No other to go containers are permitted.
Do my meal swipes work during breaks?
Meal swipes are not in effect when the resident halls close. Meals can be purchased via Cash, Credit, or Terrier Bucks at the Bistro during limited hours. These breaks include Thanksgiving break, Winter break, and Spring break.
