Campus Dining Services

Dining on campus is an integral part of resident life. All campus hall residents are required to participate in a minimum meal plan based upon academic classification. It is valid at either The Café or the Rathskeller. The Café is an "all you care to eat" cafeteria and the Rathskeller is a fast food snack bar. For students not living in campus residence halls, the dining service offers several discount dining card programs.

The Café features rotating menus, monthly theme meals and special treat nights, while the Rathskeller offers a static menu with frequent specials. All meal plan participants receive a value bonus on the meal card called declining balance, a cash amount that may be used at either location. Unused fall declining balance will roll over to the spring only if students are still on a residential meal plan. Remaining declining balance at the end of spring is forfeited. The student or parent may add money to declining balance at any time.

Understanding that not all students are alike, the staff will work with an individual who has special dietary needs. The cost of meal plans is listed in the fees and expenses section of the Bulletin. UD Dining Services also serves as the campus caterer for special events such as weddings and receptions. Parents may also purchase birthday cakes and snack packages for their UD students. Questions may be forwarded to the Dining Services office at 972-721-5025.