All meal plan privileges are non-transferable in part or in whole. All meal plans and their usage are subject to change.

Meal plan participants are required to verify their identity at the point of purchase by presenting a valid RamCard, CSU-issued conference card, or digital equivalent to verify account and meal plan status. RDS reserves the right to deny access if identity credentials are not presented and/or are determined to be invalid. A service charge may be assessed when meal plan holders are unable to provide proper credentials and continue to access the dining location utilizing their meal plan.

Meal plan holders who allow another person to use their RamCard, or other valid credentials, may have their card confiscated at entry and may be required to obtain a replacement card at their own expense.

Disciplinary action may be recommended for students if terms and conditions are violated.

ON CAMPUS RESIDENCE HALL STUDENT MEAL PLANS

Meal plans are required as part of the room and board contract for all students living in on-campus residence halls.

Residence hall meal plan holders will select one of these meal plans: Any 19 + Add On, Any 19, or Any 15. Students who do not select a meal plan will automatically be placed on the Any 15 plan. Residence hall meal plan holders who have obtained thirty (30) post-high school credits are eligible for the Any 10 meal plan.

Hall students who are approved through the Meal Plan Exemption process may be placed on the Exemption Plan as determined by University Housing and Residential Dining Services.

As part of the residence hall student meal plans, every meal plan holder will receive $150 in RamCash (billed separately) and 15 Bonus Meals at the start of fall and spring semesters. RamCash can be used at any location on campus that accepts RamCash. Bonus Meals are valid at Dining Center locations in RDS and not at Marketplace, Express, and Café locations. Bonus Meals may be used for guests. Guests eating in Dining Center locations must be sponsored as a guest of a residence hall meal plan holder to gain access.

All residence hall meal plans allot a specific number of meals to use per week based on which meal plan is chosen. Weekly meal allotments are valid from 12:00 am on Saturday mornings through 11:59 pm Friday nights. All unused meals are forfeited at 11:59 pm on Fridays and do not transfer to the following week. Four separate meals periods are defined each day. Meal plan holders may use up to two meals per meal period.

Meal plan changes that result in a reduction in cost are permitted on or before September 5, 2023 for fall semester and on or before January 31, 2024 for spring semester. Meal plan changes that increase cost are permitted at any time. Meal plans changes are limited to no more once in a 7 day period.

Residence hall meal plan holders who are ill and incapable to physically go to a dining center may request others to pick up meals for them and authorize the use of their meal plan. To do so, holders must complete the Sick Meal Request form and follow the submission requirements as described in the form. The completed form must be presented at the entrance.

OFF-CAMPUS STUDENT MEAL PLANS

Students who do not live in on-campus residence halls are eligible to purchase off-campus meal plans. Meal plans are sold in blocks of 5 meals and are available for purchase at myramcard.colostate.edu.

Off-campus student meal plans are valid from July 1st through June 30th of the following year. All unused meals are forfeited after June 30th.

Refunds may be requested by contacting the RDS Administration office at 970-491-4754 or rds@colostate.edu . All refunds are subject to a $25.00 administration fee. Refunds must be requested by June 30th.

FACULTY AND STAFF MEAL PLANS

Current faculty and staff at Colorado State University working at the Fort Collins campus are eligible to purchase meals at the dining centers and online at a discounted rate. Faculty and staff are required to present university employee credentials when purchasing meals at the door. Eligibility is verified when purchasing meals online. Meal plans for faculty and staff are available for purchase at myramcard.colostate.edu.

Faculty and staff meal plans are valid from July 1 of the current year, through June 30 of the following year. All unused meals are forfeited after June 30.

Refunds of faculty and staff meals may be requested by contacting the RDS Administration office or visiting myramcard.colostate.edu. All refunds are subject to a $25.00 administration fee. Refunds must be requested by June 30 the year the meals were purchased.

OTHER PLANS

Meals coordinated with Rams Against Hunger through the SliCE Office and are not eligible for refunds to the participating students.

Student Organizations and Athletic meals are not refundable to the participating students.

Official Service Animals only are permitted in the dining centers. Pets and emotional support animals are prohibited. For the full guidelines on service and emotional support animals, please see the SDC website.

No smoking, vaping, or tobacco use is allowed on CSU property per campus policy. For more information including reporting, violations, and cessation resources visit tobaccofree.colostate.edu.

• The policy prohibits smoking, vaping and all other uses of tobacco on university property. This includes cigarettes, cigars, vaping (even on non-nicotine), hookahs and chewing tobacco.
• The order applies to all university grounds; this includes all residence halls, university apartments, and dining centers.
• The order bars tobacco use and vaping inside buildings and outside on all grounds, even in open areas away from buildings or foot traffic.
• Violations of the order may result in disciplinary action.

Instances of smoking-related damage to University property will be charged a $50 minimum fee per incident, plus the costs of cleaning, repairing, or replacing any affected materials, including but not limited to paint, carpet, and linoleum.

All-you-care-to-eat facilities provide dine-in and to-go options.  At these Residential Dining Services locations, one meal swipe allows you to dine in or take a meal to go.  

• You receive one clamshell container and one bowl with a lid at the meal check stand.  
• If you wish to take your leftovers or a to-go meal after you dine with us, please see the cashier to swipe again for one compostable container & bowl.   
• You may not bring in your own containers or compostable containers you have obtained previously.  
• After your meal, you may take one additional item such as a piece of fruit, cookie, or dessert. 
• We do not provide disposable take-out cups. 
• Please bring your own water bottle.