Dining FAQ
What are the meal plan options for dining?
21 Meal Plan with $50 Dining Dollars & 2 Guest Meals, 14 Meal Plan with $100 Dining Dollars, or 10 Meal
Plan with $175 dining Dollars. Visit http://foodservices.ursinus.edu/plans.html for more information.
Do students have to have a meal plan? How can I purchase or change my meal plan?
All resident students are required to be on a meal plan and first year students are required to use the 21
meal plan. Meal plans may be purchased in Corson Hall at Student Financial Services or by calling 610409-3600 with cash, check or credit card. Visit http://foodservices.ursinus.edu/plans.html for more
information.
What are the hours of operation?
Hours of operation for the Wismer Dining Hall can be found http://foodservices.ursinus.edu/locations.html
and Zack’s Food Court / Smart Market C-Store hours are found http://foodservices.ursinus.edu/zacks.html
What are Dining Dollars?
Each meal plan includes a designated amount of Dining Dollars that may be used at all of our dining
locations.
What are Bear Bucks?
Bear Bucks are voluntary funds that can be deposited on your student ID card and entitles you to a 10%
discount for each purchase at our dining locations, as well as the college bookstore and network printing.
If I need more Bear Bucks, how can I add more?
Bear Bucks may be added through the Business Office located in Corson Hall. Stop by the office or call
610-409-3698 to add funds by cash, check or credit card. Or you may do so online at
https://ursinus-sp.blackboard.com/eaccounts/AnonymousHome.aspx.
What if I have special dietary needs or if I am on a medically restricted diet?
Our Campus Dining Services are able to assist with most special dietary needs. However, if you have
food allergies that require you to be on a special diet, please contact Anne Aikens, located in the student
support office in Myrin, at [email protected] and she would be happy to assist you.
What kinds of options are there for vegetarians?
There are vegetarian and vegan options available on a daily basis in the Wismer Dining Hall, Zack’s Food
Court and the Smart Market C-Store. The Wismer Dining Hall has a station specifically for these recipes.
Can I bring guests to the Dining Hall?
Dining Services and Ursinus College encourage you to invite guests to dine with you on campus. Also,
the 21 meal plan comes with 2 guest meals.
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Additional Questions? E-mail [email protected]
Does dining services serve the same food daily?
No way. A food management system is used to plan our daily offerings in the Wismer Dining Hall to
ensure we offer menu variety. We also offer specials to coincide with the seasons and holidays. Zack’s
Food Court offers an a la carte menu for each concept with a variety of menu offerings and seasonal
specials.
If I am sick and cannot come to the Dining Hall for a meal, can I have a roommate or
friend pick something up for me?
Yes. We have a “sick tray” program; details can be found http://foodservices.ursinus.edu/nutrition.html.
Before your friend can pick up your meal, you must fill out the sick tray form located at the top of the
Nutrition page of our website.
Does Dining Services hire student employees? If so, what jobs are available and how do I
apply?
Dining Services has several employment opportunities for students; whether it’s cooking, baking,
restocking, washing dishes, cashiering or working in the office, we are happy to hire Ursinus College
students. Find out what jobs are available on the college website at
https://www.ursinus.edu/offices/human-resources/employment-opportunities/student-employment-oncampus/. Online applications are also available when you click the position you are interested in.
If I have suggestions for Dining Services, how can I submit them?
If you have suggestions, comments or concerns, we welcome all feedback. You may fill out a comment
card and post on the comment board; one is located next to Grill 155 in Zack’s Food Court and the other
is located at the entrance of the Wismer Dining Hall.
We also encourage you to visit the dining services office and speak to a manager. We love getting to
know the students we serve. You may also visit our website http://foodservices.ursinus.edu/contact.html
and fill out the customer feedback form, comment through our Facebook (www.facebook.com/wismerhall)
or Twitter (https://twitter.com/Ursinus_Dining) pages, or send us an email at [email protected].
Who do I contact if I have a problem or concern with my meal?
You may get in touch with anyone from our management team. We prefer you come right to the dining
services office located in Lower Wismer Hall. This way we can handle the issue right then and there.
Additional Questions? E-mail [email protected]