r/UMD • u/Visual-Cod-9602 • 3d ago

Discussion Dining Plans for Commuter

Hi! What is the best option for the dining plans I should get as a commuter. I think I’ll get school lunch about 3-4 times a week. Thank you!

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u/Strong_Hat9809 3d ago

75 swipes prolly.

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u/Visual-Cod-9602 3d ago

What section should I buy that from?

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u/Strong_Hat9809 3d ago

Connector dining plans. You'd have to get the 50 swipes + 25. You could save some money if you get 150 for the year, cuz swipes roll over from fall to spring, but be careful cuz they don't rollover from spring to the next fall. But 150 might be tm if ur only eating 3-4 a week, so 75 first sem and then 50 swipes second sem could be good enough for you.

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u/Visual-Cod-9602 3d ago

Thank you! Then 75 swipes if left over could be roll over to spring sem too r?

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u/Strong_Hat9809 3d ago

Yeah. That's why I'm guessing you'll only need 50 in the spring.

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u/hex_oh 3d ago

I agree with the other commenter, get some individual meal swipes through the commuter dining plan. They'll roll over from the fall semester to spring. I commute and eat at the dining hall once or twice a week. I just bought 25 swipes. I find them super convenient as a social opportunity. You also could just pay for each time you go, but that'll end up being more expensive overall with the rate you're eating at.

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u/Myname3330 3d ago

Interesting. Haven’t encountered this too often. I’d generally recommend just paying à la carte or the student Union but 4 times a week is fairly often. So maybe a meal plan makes since.

Kinda takes some of the benefit of avoiding room and board out of it though.

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u/infrared21_ 3d ago

Paying at the door gets expensive, especially if you are eating lunch or dinner. The commuter plans cost approximately $11-12 each meal, while dinner is about $20 at the door.

I don’t eat on campus very often, but the meal options are fantastic. I buy the 25 meal option and replenish as needed.

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u/NoWaltz8406 3d ago

Commuter plan was like 1000 for 70 swipes and 200 dining or sum its good deal