Meal Plans

2010 - 2011 Plans

At Rensselaer we believe that dining on campus plays an important role in fostering a sense of community. Rensselaer Hospitality Services, managed by Sodexo, has developed a dining program that reflects the diversity and spirit of Rensselaer. At the heart of our program is the resident dining halls. Rensselaer offers three locations, each with its own service style and unique atmosphere.

Our program offers unlimited continuous dining. This valuable feature allows participants the ability to dine in any dining hall from the moment it opens in the morning to the moment it closes at night. All three offer a variety of food formats that can be enjoyed whenever your schedule allows.

The Unlimited

Unlimited dining at any resident dining hall, plus $150 in Flex per year.

19 On Demand

19 anytime meals per week at any resident dining hall, plus $250 in Flex per year.

15 On Demand

15 anytime meals per week at any resident dining hall, plus $500 in Flex per year.

10 On Demand

10 anytime meals per week at any resident dining hall, plus $900 in Flex per year.

Block 250*

250 anytime meals for the year at any resident dining hall, plus $1200 in Flex per year.

Note: *This plan is available only to those living in an approved Greek Residence Commons, to juniors and seniors living in campus apartments or living off campus.

Flex Dollars

Flex Dollars is another feature adding value to your dining plans. Various amounts of Flex Dollars are incorporated into dining plans. Flex Dollars is yours to spend like cash at Hospitality Service locations in the Rensselaer Union, retail cafés around campus, concessions, Fathers and BARH Marketplace. You can also use your Flex Dollars to treat your family and friends to a meal in a dining hall, or to enjoy some of our specials like the Student Catering program and cakes or gift sales. As an additional value, Flex Dollars are tax exempt on all food and drink related purchases. They are allotted by semester and carry over from fall to spring, but end on the last day of the academic calendar and are non-refundable.

Alternative Meal Allowances

If extenuating circumstances such as illness or scheduling conflicts prevent the use of the dining halls for meals, you may request a boxed meal be provided for you by completing a meal request form [click here]. If you are requesting a meal due to scheduling conflicts, you must attach a copy of your current class schedule along with your request. Please note: if you fail to pick up your meals three consecutive times, we will automatically cancel your request.

Rensselaer Advantage Dollars (RAD)

Rensselaer Advantage Dollars is a campus declining balance account which saves you the hassle of fumbling for cash or spending time in line when making purchases at ALL Hospitality Services locations and select Rensselaer locations. There are many advantages to purchasing a RAD account such as, balance roll over from year to year, NO annual or set-up fees and auto refill, to mention a few. To learn more, visit the Campus Card Office website by clicking on the following link: campuscard.rpi.edu. RAD can also be used off campus at particpating vendors. Visit www.radoffcampus.com for more information.

Food Allergies and Special Needs

Know the food allergy basics - the most common food allergens are:


Peanuts Tree Nuts (almonds, pecans, pine nuts, walnuts, etc.) Fish	Crustacean Shellfish (crab, lobster, shrimp) Wheat	Soybeans Eggs Milk

Questions? View our FAQ page or contact Jackie Baldwin, Executive Chef at 518.276.8989.