Bryant takes great pride in our residential community and in providing a full array of dining options for sustained physical health and the opportunity to share a meal with peers and other University members. Meal plans are required of all resident students living in all areas of the campus except the Townhouses, which provide cooking facilities.
We see this requirement as meeting our commitment to students and their families that we will serve the “whole student” intellectually, emotionally, and physically. Bryant Dining is a valued partner with Bryant University in ensuring we address the dietary needs of all resident students. Additionally, this requirement is based on economic practicality. Allowing the University to provide a full dining plan with multiple locations in a cost-effective way requires full community participation.
Please read our Meal Plan Policies carefully and fully as you make your selection for the coming semester.
Meal Plan Enrollment takes place during the housing selection process managed by Residential Life. If a meal plan selection is not made during the housing selection process, and the student lives in an area where meal plans are mandatory, the student will be put on the 210 Block Plan by default.
Changes to meal plan selection happen through the Residential Life office. Once a plan is selected, it will remain in place until the following semester. You may change your meal plan selection within the first 7 days of each semester (first 7 days of classes) by using this link: https://bryant.datacenter.adirondacksolutions.com/BRYANT_THDSS_PROD
ID cards are created at the Information Center on the first floor of the Fisher Student Center. Should your ID card malfunction at any time preventing you from using it for dining purposes, please contact Auxiliary Services at auxilserv@bryant.edu, 401-232-6035. For contactless payment using a virtual ID, we have added the GET My Card App to the Get Funds/Food App within the Bryant Mobile App.
Commuter students wishing to purchase one of the four meal plans, can do so by contacting the Bursar’s office bursar@bryant.edu, 401-232-6030.
Meal Plan Options
Plan: The Unlimited Plan*
Meals per semester: Unlimited entries into Salmanson Dining Hall
Dining Dollars per semester: $50
Guest Meals per semester: 3
Bulldog Bucks per semester: $25
Cost per semester: $3373.50
Plan: 210 Block Plan
Meals per semester: 210 (Averages out to 14 meals per week)
Dining Dollars per semester: $125
Guest Meals per semester: 3
Bulldog Bucks per semester: $25
Cost per semester: $3215.00
Plan: 150 Block Plan
Meals per semester: 150 (Averages out to 10 meals per week)
Dining Dollars per semester: $250
Guest Meals per semester: 3
Bulldog Bucks per semester: $25
Cost per semester: $3155.00
Plan: 105 Block Plan
Meals per semester: 105 (Averages out to 7 meals per week)
Dining Dollars per semester: $300
Guest Meals per semester: 3
Bulldog Bucks per semester: $25
Cost per semester: $2846.50
Unused block meals and guest passes expire at the end of each semester. There are no refunds for unused meals. Students can find the number of meals remaining on their plan by asking a cashier for a receipt or by downloading the GET Funds/Food App on the Bryant Mobile App, which allows students to track meals, Dining Dollars, guest meals and Bulldog Bucks balances.
In addition to traditional dining in Salmanson Dining Hall, meal plans can also be used at other locations, offering added flexibility and convenience to accommodate a wide variety of schedules. These alternative venues accept meal swipes from students wishing to obtain a meal exchange at Nick’s Place with 11 different meals available, or grab-and-go items on the Pick 4 Program. This program is available at Café ala Carte, Bulldog Bytes Café, and The Scoop and includes your choice of 1 item from each of the following 4 categories:
- Sandwich OR Salad
- Bottled water OR soda
- Bag of Chips
- Sweet (fruit OR cookie OR dessert bar)
*Due to the nature of the Unlimited Plan, Pick 4’s and /or meal exchanges are limited to three per week.
Dining Dollars come with your meal plan and can be used at all Bryant Dining Services locations, including Café ala Carte, Bulldog Bytes Café, Nick’s Place, and Salmanson Dining Hall. Dining Dollars carry over from the fall semester to the spring semester each academic year, providing the student remains on a meal plan. Unused Dining Dollars are forfeited at the end of the spring semester on the last day of finals. There are no refunds provided for unused Dining Dollars upon graduation, withdrawal or for any other reason.
Bulldog Bucks can be used like cash at all retail locations on campus. This includes all Bryant Dining Services locations, as well as Ronzio’s, Dunkin and L’artisan Café. They can also be used at the bookstore, post office, and vending machines. Every meal plan starts a student off with $25 in Bulldog Bucks. Additional Bucks can be purchased on the GET Funds/Food App on the Bryant Mobile App. Bulldog Bucks balances remain on a student’s account until graduation or withdrawal from the University. At that time, balances of $25.00 or more will be transferred to the student’s tuition account. If the transfer results in a credit balance, the credit will be refunded accordingly, otherwise, it will be applied to any outstanding balance.
Dietary Restrictions
Bryant Dining is committed to working with any student with a dietary restriction diagnosed and documented by a doctor or other appropriate medical professional. If a student’s dietary restriction is impacting meal plan usage, the following guidelines must be followed:
- An appointment must be made with Cheryl Brock, Health and Nutrition Educator cbrock@bryant.edu 401-232-6221 at Bryant Health Services in Barrington House with written documentation provided by a medical professional on the dietary restriction and how it impacts usage of the meal plan. Cheryl is on campus Tuesdays through Thursdays when classes are in session. She will review documentation and consult with Health Services and Bryant Dining as needed.
- Following this meeting, Cheryl may recommend the student meet with the General Manager of Bryant Dining, Shawn Monaghan smonagha@bryant.edu to discuss how Bryant Dining can accommodate the dietary requirements.
In extreme circumstances, the University may exempt a student from a required meal plan for documented medical conditions which cannot be accommodated by Bryant Dining Services. In these cases, Cheryl Brock, in consultation with Health Services and Bryant Dining, will make that determination and inform the student. If an exemption is made due to documented dietary restrictions that cannot be accommodated, the student must complete the Medical Accommodations Form on the Housing Portal: https://bryant.datacenter.adirondacksolutions.com/BRYANT_THDSS_PROD and submit documentation from a medical professional each semester during the meal plan selection process in order to remain exempt.
Exemptions will not be considered for vegan, vegetarian, gluten or lactose dietary restrictions as Bryant Dining provides options for these dietary needs with “Simple Servings” which provide safe, delicious choices for diners with food allergies or gluten intolerance. “Simple Servings” exclude milk, eggs, wheat, soy, shellfish, peanuts, tree nuts and gluten from menus. Other circumstances not considered cause for exemption include work, class or practice schedules, personal preference, or financial considerations.
Student Feedback and Suggestions
To ensure you are completely satisfied with your dining experience, we encourage you to provide suggestions and feedback to any Bryant Dining staff member during your meal. Staff are available at every shift to take suggestions.
