Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I use my meal plan?

Meals can be used to purchase all-you-care-to-eat meals at the Commons on the Green for dinner seven nights a week and for Brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Meals can also be used to purchase Meal Deals during breakfast and lunch at the Commons on the Green and at the Diner and Blazer Cafe during all hours of operation.

 

What are Meal Deals?

Meal Deals are specially designed combo meals available at all stations in the Commons on the Green and at the Diner and Blazer Cafe. Meal Deals are available at the Commons on weekdays during breakfast and lunch and at the Diner and Blazer Café at all times while they are open. One Meal is debited from the student’s account for each Meal Deal purchased.

 

What is the difference between Meals and Dining Dollars?

The Meal Plans come with a set number of Meals that can be used to purchase all-you-care-to-eat meals and Meal Deals at specific UAB dining facilities. The Dining Dollars account is a declining balance account used for accessing Campus Dining Fee funds. Dining Dollars can be used for food purchases at all UAB dining facilities.

 

How do I know whether to use the Meals on my plan versus Dining Dollars?

For all-you-care-to-eat dinners and weekend brunches at the Commons, use a Meal to pay your entrance fee. If you are dining at a location that offers Meal Deals (the Commons on the Green, the Diner, and Blazer Cafe), you can use a Meal to purchase a Meal Deal. Otherwise, Dining Dollars should be used for all a la cart purchases.

 

What are the dining requirements that apply to me?

Who is Required to Buy A Meal Plan?	Meal Plan Choices
Students residing in Freshman housing	Plan 1 or 2
All other students residing in an on-campus residence hall	Plans 1 through 5 (any of the Meal Plan choices)
Who is Assessed the Campus Dining Fee?	Options
Full-time undergraduate students (enrolled in 12 or more credit hours) All enrolled students residing in on-campus housing	$225 Dining Dollars Account
Part-time commuter students (less than 12 hours), commuter graduate & professional students, and faculty and staff are not assessed a Campus Dining Fee.	Meal plans and Dining Dollars are optional

 

How can I change my meal plan?

You can change your existing meal plan under the Manage My Account section at www.uab.edu/campuscard through the last day to add a class of each semester. After the last day to add a class you can request a meal plan upgrade by emailing the CampusCard office at campuscard@uab.edu.

 

Who can I contact if I have other questions about the meal plans?

You can call the Campus Restaurants office at 205-996-6567 or the CampusCard office at 205-996-6273 for more questions. A brochure is available at the CampusCard and Campus Restaurants offices with information about the meal plans.