Faculty and Staff Meal Plans
DINING DOLLARS WILL BE ACTIVATED AND AVAILABLE FOR USE BEGINNING THE FIRST DAY OF CLASSES, MONDAY, January 13, 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 students with notice of any changes as early as possible.
2024 - 2025 Meal Plans
Meal Plan Details
Meal plans are designed with Faculty and Staff in mind
Faculty and Staff have customized meal plan and dining dollar options from which they may choose. Faculty and Staff may also select a Residential meal plan option if they so desire. To view the residential meal plan options, please refer to the Residential Meal Plans.
Faculty and Staff 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 plans are valid for both fall and spring semesters. They will activate the first day of class in the fall and expire the last day of class in the spring (August to May). Meal plans may be purchased throughout the semester; however, they expire at the end of spring semester no matter when they were purchased. For example, if a meal plan is purchased in September then the meal plan will expire the following May, upon the last day of classes. Any unused meal swipes at the time of expiration will be forfeited. A new meal plan must be requested at the beginning of each fall semester, if desired.
Meal Plan and Dining Dollar Option
| ALL ACCESS 50 | 50 meal swipes | $460 |
| $100 Dining Dollars | Purchase in increments of $100 | $100 |
Faculty & Staff Meal Plan Contract
For further details regarding the terms and conditions outlining Faculty & Staff meal plans, please refer to the contract link below.
Door Rates
Students, Faculty, Staff, and Guest may purchase meals at the dining hall with cash, debit, or credit payment methods.
| Breakfast | $6.25 |
| Lunch | $8.25 |
| Dinner | $10.25 |
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
Faculty and Staff 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 Faculty and Staff two business days from the initial day of activation to make changes. Starting the third business day from the initial activation of the meal plan, the meal plan is locked in for the semester/term and cannot be changed.
Dining Dollars may be used to purchase breakfast, lunch or dinner in the East and West Caf dining hall or at any retail establishment, i.e., RAMS Hideaway, Golden Espresso, Chick-fil-A, Pizza Hut or Rams Wrap. The Dining dollar plan holder is not limited as to what he/she may purchase during the day as long as funds are available.
Dining dollars will not be activated until the account is paid in full or there is sufficient financial aid to cover all fees owed to the University. Dining dollars will ONLY activate once all fees are paid in full. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Additional dining dollars may be purchased in increments of $100.00 throughout the semester and must be requested through the Additional Dining Dollars form. Dining dollar balances greater than $10.00, will be credited to the student account within 30 days from the last day of the semester.
Faculty & Staff may use payroll deduction in four (4) payments to purchase a meal plan.
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.