First, please make sure to register that information with Health Services. If your allergy requires a special diet or if there are specific concerns about what is available for you on campus, contact Executive Chef, Pierre St-Germain, pstgerma@risd.edu or 401-454-6362.

Yes! Guest meals may be paid for with your Dining Points. Your guests may also pay with cash. Your RISD ID card and the accounts on it are for your use only; no one may use another person's ID card, unless accompanied by that person.

Only if you are withdrawing from school or have been given a housing reassignment to a residence hall that does not require the plan. A rebate schedule with specific guidelines can be found in the University Catalog which may be obtained upon request from the Office of Student Services.

Because our program is an essential part of the residential life experience at RISD, it is required that all sophomores and students living in rooms and alcove units participate in a dining program.

The meal plans are based upon the average RISD student consumer. The flexibility we offer allows each student to customize the program to his/her needs. The majority of our customers will find that there are sufficient funds for each semester. Some heavy eaters may need to add money to an optional account at some point during the year.

If your questions have not been answered on this page, e-mail Ginnie Dunleavy, Director of Dining and Retail at vdunleav@risd.edu. You can talk to one of our managers in person, write your thoughts on a comment card, or send us an anonymous e-mail to risdeats@risd.edu. We promise to do our best to listen to you and to work out any concerns you may have.

 

The Dining Program is not subsidized through tuition funds. The upper class meal plans may operate on a declining balance system, with each student's RISD ID serving as the debit card.

All first-year students are automatically placed on the Freshman Plan. This program allows unlimited access to the Met with additional dining points to purchase food from other dining facilities on campus.

Any remaining fall semester funds are carried over to spring semester in the same academic year. At the end of the academic year any remaining balance will be forfeited. Your Meal Plan will end when housing closes. Graduating seniors can extend and use their plan through commencement provided they request that through Customer Service/Dining Accounts.

Off campus residents may choose to purchase the commuter plan which gives them 250 points to be spent at any dining outlet. Any balance remaining at the end of the academic year will roll over to the next year.

You may deposit additional points to your account. As an added bonus, all funds placed in your Dining Points account receive a 10% enhancement and are tax-exempt, which allows for extra savings on the items you already enjoy. Contact Dining Account Manager Isabel Ferreira (401 454-6642) for more information. Checks, Mastercard, VISA and cash are acceptable forms of payment.

Everywhere! Our vegetarian and low-fat entrées are available for breakfast, lunch and dinner at each of our venues. In addition, many items like low-fat yogurt, fresh fruit, hummus and convenience salads are available throughout the day.