Employee Meal Plans
DINING DOLLARS WILL BE ACTIVATED AND AVAILABLE FOR USE BEGINNING THE FIRST DAY OF CLASSES, MONDAY, August 18, PROVIDED ALL FEES DUE TO THE UNIVERSITY HAVE BEEN PAID IN FULL. IF THERE IS A BALANCE DUE ON YOUR ACCOUNT, THE DINING DOLLARS WILL ACTIVATE AUTOMATICALLY ONCE THE BALANCE HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL.
Due to the high rate of inflation and subsequent supply chain issues, the University reserves the right to adjust the types of meal plans offered and the pricing structure of each meal plan prior to the beginning of each new semester. The University will provide employees with notice of any changes as early as possible.
2025 - 2026 Meal Plans
Meal Plan Details
Meal plans are designed with employee's in mind
Employee's have customized meal plan and dining dollar options from which they may choose. Employee's may also select a Residential or Commuter meal plan option if they so desire. To view the residential meal plan options, please refer to the Residential Meal Plans.
Employee's are not required to purchase a meal plan. If opt to purchase a meal plan he/she may select any combination of the basic meal plan or the dining dollar option. For example, one can choose a basic meal plan only, dining dollars only or a basic meal plan and dining dollars.
Meal Plan Options
| $100 Dining Dollars | Purchase in increments of $100 | $100 |
| Rams 35 | 35 meal swipes per semester | $342 |
| Rams 65 | 65 meal swipes per semester | $617 |
Employee Meal Plan Contract
For further details regarding the terms and conditions outlining Employee's meal plans, please refer to the contract link below.
Door Rates
Employee's, and Guest may purchase meals at the dining hall with cash, debit, or credit payment methods.
| Breakfast | $6.25 + tax |
| Lunch | $8.25 + tax |
| Dinner | $10.25 + tax |
To-Go Container Program
Employees may take advantage of the To-Go Program for a convenient dining option. The containers are designed for guests who prefer not to dine in the Dining Hall and should not be used to take leftovers from meals consumed on-site or for acquiring an additional meal.
Meal Plan Cancellation
Employee's may cancel a chosen meal plan within two business days from the initial day of activation without penalty. Starting the third business day from the initial activation of the meal plan, the meal plan is non-refundable and no refunds will be processed. If dining dollars were utilized, charges will be based on the actual expenditures through the cancellation date.
General Information
Access to the meal plan is through use of the RAM ID card at the cashier station of the dining hall or retail site. NO RAM ID CARD, NO MEAL! If an ID card is lost, stolen or damaged, you must pay the fee and have a new card printed in order to access your meal plan. The replacement fee for a lost, stolen or damaged ID card is $25. Refer to Card Services.
Meal plans may be changed; however, the meal plan office allows employee's two business days from the initial day of activation to make changes.
Meal plans have an expiration date. The meal plan expires at the end of the semester in which the plan is purchased. Any unused meal swipes will be forfeited. Meal swipes DO NOT carry forward to the next semester. A new meal plan must be requested each semester, if desired.
Dining Dollars may be used to purchase breakfast, lunch or dinner in the dining halls on both east and west campuses or at any retail establishment, i.e., RAMS Hideaway, Golden Espresso, Chick-fil-A, Pizza Hut, and Rams Wrap. The meal plan holder is not limited as to what he/she may purchase during the day as long as funds are available.
Dining Dollars will become available on the first day of classes. Dining dollars will ONLY activate once all fees are paid in full. NO EXCEPTIONS
Employee's may purchase additional dining dollars throughout the semester, if desired. Dining dollars will not be activated until all fees are paid in full.
Employees may use payroll deduction to purchase a meal plan. For employees on a bi-weekly payroll schedule, the deduction will be divided into two (2) payments per month. For those on a monthly payroll schedule, the deduction will be made in a single (1) payment per month.
Accepted methods of payment for meal plans at Albany State are cash, debit card, VISA, MasterCard, money order, cashier’s check, certified check, or by payroll deduction. Payment may be made at Ram Central on West Campus, Student Center, 1st Floor or paid online.