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Q: Do leftover dining dollars add up? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: Yes! Dining Dollars roll over each semester until you graduate. They\u2019re non-refundable, so keep an eye on your balance and use them before you leave campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: How late are the dining halls open? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: All dining halls close at 8 pm. However, other dining locations are open until 10 pm or midnight. Find Dining Hours here<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: What are the dining hall hours for each meal like? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: Breakfast 7:30-10:30 a.m., lunch 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., light Lunch 2-4:30 p.m., and dinner 4:30-8 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: How can I see how much MUlaa\/dining dollars I have left? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: Each time you use your meal plan, your account balance is displayed at the register. You can also check your spending history and sign up for low account balance notifications through WebCardCenter<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: How do you add dining dollars? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: Here are the instructions<\/a> on how to add funds to your Meal Plan and MuLaa accounts!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: For people living in Heritage, do you recommend a meal plan or not?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: It\u2019s really up to you and how much you\u2019ll want to cook for yourself vs. eat on campus. The express meal plans<\/a> are super flexible and you can add dining dollars to them at any time – plus they are tax exempt, so you save a little money vs. spending as you go.
Q: What types of things can we use our mulaa for? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: Laundry, printing, and Brick & Ivy Campus Store (including eCampus textbooks) are the main things!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: How can I use up my extra meal swipes? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: Meal swipes reset every Saturday morning, so they don’t build up over the semester. You can always do some “Meals to Go” with this week’s swipes from a market location! Find out more at Meal Plan FAQs<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: Do guest swipes reset every week? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: No, you have a limited number of guest swipes for the entire semester. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: Can I use meal swipes at any of the markets to buy snacks?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: No. But you can use a swipe to purchase through the Meals To Go program (includes the choice of any Spring & Sprout entr\u00e9e (marked with a green sticker), a piece of fruit or a 1.5 oz bag of any flavor Frito-Lay chips, and Miami bottled water). There are also meal swipe equivalency options at Market Street at MacCracken and Scoreboard Market that you might count as a snack!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: Is scanning for dining dollars the same as for meal swipes? Is it the same digital ID?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: Yes, they all use the same ID.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: Are commuters able to apply for meal plans? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: Yes, you are eligible for the \u201cMiami Express\u201d meal plan, which is all dining dollars, or you can choose to have a full Diplomat meal plan if you also want swipes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: Can students use debit cards to pay for meals, or can you only dine in dining halls with a meal plan? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: Yes, you can use a credit or debit card to pay for meals in the dining hall for guests or yourself (if you run out of meals).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: Can you use meal swipes\/dining dollars at vending machines? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: Yes, you can use your dining dollars (not meal swipes!) at the vending machines on campus!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: How can you chnage your meal plan for next semester?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: You can change your meal plan for spring through your online housing account. You have until the first day of the semester to change it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: What are some healthy places to eat\/get food on campus? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: There are healthy options at most locations. Download the \u201cDine On Campus\u201d app to learn what food is available at each dining commons, including menus and nutritional information! Follow @miamiudining for a list of what\u2019s new this year and regular dining hacks\/meal ideas!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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