Commuter meal plans are designed for those living in apartments (DTAV, Patch, or off campus) that have kitchen spaces and can supplement meals with their own cooking. They offer a smaller amount of meal swipes for students that are looking for a break from cooking or want to stop in to dine with the convenience of staying on campus. The Meal Plan Dollars are frequently used to pick up items at Hilltop Market and the Bear’s Den. Many UMaine faculty and staff purchase commuter meal plans because of the extensive options available in our dining halls.

Commuter Meal Plans are available only to DTAV and Patch Hall residents, commuter students, off-campus graduate students, faculty, and staff. Any student or employee may choose to purchase an Unlimited Meal Plan. Commuter students, faculty and staff may also add Dining Funds to their account. Faculty and staff, please contact the MaineCard Service Center  to set up a Commuter Meal Plan.

Meal exchanges are offered at the Bear's Den during the academic year, weekdays from 2pm - 6pm, to allow our Unlimited Meal Plan holders extra flexibility in their dining. Unlimited Meal Plan holders may use up to two exchanges per week and only one per day. 

To-Go Meals are offered to meal plan holders as indicated in the contract. These meals are intended to be consumed outside of the dining halls.

To redeem a to-go meal:

Ask for a to-go meal when you check in with the cashier at the dining hall. The cashier can also give you the balance of to-go meals on your account.

How It Works: The cashier will give you a to-go container. Choose the items you would like to take with you for your meal and put them in the container. Shut the container and take your meal to go!

Questions? Ask to speak with a manager on duty.