Welcome to VCUDine, the award-winning dining program
at Virginia Commonwealth University. We’re comprised of
23 dining locations across two campuses, with a mix of both
residential dining halls and student favorites like Chick-fil-A,
Panda Express, Starbucks and a full Chili’s restaurant. We offer
10 different tax-free dining plans so you’re guaranteed to find
the plan that’s perfect for your stomach AND your wallet.
Off-Campus VS. On-Campus
vs.
Retail Dining Meals
Dining Plan Meals
Average cost of one swipe*
Average cost of one off-campus meal
$12.36
The new eatery
on campus
$12.50
$8.50
vs.
A salad with chicken and a
fountain beverage
P.O.D. Market
vs.
The Sandwich &
Soup Spot on campus
$12.23
1/2 sandwich + 1/2 cup soup +
fountain beverage
A chicken caesar salad and chips or a
piece of fruit + a fountain beverage
1 Swipe
Bleeker
1/2 salad, 1/2 sandwich, or 12 oz. soup
+ a side of your choice + fountain bev.
1 Swipe
Average cost of off
campus retail meal Average cost of one
on-campus swipe Savings per meal
with dining plan Savings per week
with dining plan Savings per semester
with dining plan
$12.36 $8.50 $3.86 $27.02 $445.83
Your Guide
Swipes + Dining
Dollars per
Semester
Choose the right plan for you!
Meals/
Week † Guest
Meals Auto Renewal
in Spring
2018? Price per
Semester
300 + $100 18.2 20 Yes˚ $2,242
250 + $300 15.2 20 Yes˚ $2,175
250 + $175 15.2 20 Yes˚ $2,050
200 + $300* 12.1 20 Yes˚ $1,994
200 + $150 12.1 20 Yes˚ $1,844
150 + $105 9.1 20 Optional˚ $1,392
100 + $75 6.1 20 Optional˚ $942
50 + $75 3.0 10 Optional˚ $550
25 + $75 1.5 0 Optional˚ $315
5 + $160 .03 0 Optional˚ $208
*Default plan and most popular plan † Assumes 16.5 weeks per semester; Dining
Dollars supplement meals ˚Spring Dining Plans will renew automatically for students
residing in dorm-style residence halls. Automatic spring plan renewal is optional for
students not residing in dorm-style residence halls.
1111 W. Broad Street | (804) 828-1148
Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm
vcu.campusdish.com | [email protected]
@VCU_Dining
Dates to Remember
Fall Plans Begin: 2:00 p.m., August 16, 2017
Fall Plans End: 10:30 a.m., December 20, 2017
Spring Plans Begin: 10:30 a.m., January 10, 2018
Spring Plans End: 10:30 a.m., May 12, 2018