Dining Plans are required for students living in Residence Halls and are selected during the Residence Hall contract process. They are primarily intended for use at our two Residential Restaurants to help students best build a connection with fellow students in their cohort at UCR. They also include an allotment of Dining Dollars to use at Dining venues throughout campus. 

(Applies to students living in Dundee, Pentland Hills, Lothian, Aberdeen-Inverness)

Highlander Gold Unlimited

The Highlander Gold Unlimited dining plan is designed to cater to the busy schedules of college students, offering unlimited meal swipes to our residential restaurants and 150 dining dollars giving you the flexibility to explore various culinary options on campus. Our residential restaurants offer a cozy environment with diverse food options, perfect for a meal, a quick snack, socializing with friends, or a convenient spot to collaborate on class projects. As a bonus, you'll receive 6 guest passes per quarter, allowing you to share the joy of great food with friends and family.

What you get:

• Unlimited Meal Swipes (Enjoy as many meals as you want throughout the day!)
• 150 Dining Dollars (per quarter)
• 6 Guest Passes (per quarter)

Cost: $801 per month 

Highlander Blue 150

The Highlander Blue 150 dining plan offers the ideal blend of affordability and convenience, providing you with 150 meal swipes accompanied by 100 Dining Dollars and 4 guest passes per quarter.

What you get:

• 150 Meal Swipes per quarter (equivalent to 14 meals a week)
• 100 Dining Dollars (per quarter) 
• 4 Guest Swipes (per quarter)

Cost: $692 per month 

Dining Plans are required for students (except graduate students) living in Glen Mor and are typically selected during the Glen Mor contract process. All other Campus Apartment residents and Family Housing residents can choose to opt-in to one of the Dining Plans below by:

Most Dining Plans consist of Meal Swipes and Dining Dollars. Please see the Dining Plan options below.

(Applies to currently-enrolled students living in Glen Mor, North District, Falkirk, Stonehaven, Bannockburn Village, The Plaza, Oban Family Housing)

Highlander Gold Unlimited

The Highlander Gold Unlimited dining plan is designed to cater to the busy schedules of college students, offering unlimited meal swipes to our residential restaurants and 150 dining dollars giving you the flexibility to explore various culinary options on campus. Our residential restaurants offer a cozy environment with diverse food options, perfect for a meal, a quick snack, socializing with friends, or a convenient spot to collaborate on class projects. As a bonus, you'll receive 6 guest passes per quarter, allowing you to share the joy of great food with friends and family.

What you get:

• Unlimited Meal Swipes (Enjoy as many meals as you want throughout the day!)
• 150 Dining Dollars (per quarter)
• 6 Guest Passes (per quarter)

Cost: $2,403 per quarter / $7,210 per year

Highlander Blue 150

The Highlander Blue 150 dining plan offers the ideal blend of affordability and convenience, providing you with 150 meal swipes accompanied by 100 Dining Dollars and 4 guest passes per quarter.

What you get:

• 150 Meal Swipes per quarter (equivalent to 14 meals a week)
• 100 Dining Dollars per quarter 
• 4 Guest Swipes per quarter

Cost: $2,076 per quarter / $6,229 per year

Flex Apartment Plan

This plan is your ticket to flexible and balanced dining on campus. Tailored for those who appreciate both home-cooked meals and the convenience of dining out, this plan offers 50 meal swipes and 210 Dining Dollars per quarter, to explore various campus venues or markets. Not available to students living in the Residence Halls.

What you get:

• 50 Meal Swipes per quarter
• 210 Dining Dollars per quarter

Cost: $897 per quarter / $2,690 per year

Scotty's Apartment Plan

Some students may want a dining plan that is exclusively composed of Dining Dollars. If that best fits your needs, then this plan is for you. Dining Dollars roll over quarter-to-quarter and expire in June at the end of the academic year. As a bonus, you receive 1 free meal swipe per quarter to be used at Glasgow or Lothian Residential Restaurant for opting into this plan! Not available to students living in the Residence Halls.

What you get:

• $300 Dining Dollars per quarter
• 1 guest swipe per quarter

Cost: $300 per quarter / $900 per year

The Community Dining Plan 25 

The Community Dining Plan 25 is an excellent choice for students residing off-campus or in campus apartments, seeking the convenience of a meal plan without the obligation. This plan uniquely combines the flexibility of residential Meal Swipes, providing a hassle-free dining solution. You have the option to purchase a new Community Dining Plan once the current one is depleted. Meal swipes roll over from quarter to quarter and expire at the end of the academic year in August. Students can purchase the Community Dining Plan online or pay in person by visiting the Highlander Service Station.

• What you get: 25 Meal Swipes
• Cost: $350

purchase The Community Dining Plan

The Community Dining Plan 10

The Community Dining Plan 10 is an excellent choice for students residing off-campus or in campus apartments, seeking the convenience of a meal plan without the obligation. This plan uniquely combines the flexibility of residential Meal Swipes, providing a hassle-free dining solution. You have the option to purchase a new Community Dining Plan once the current one is depleted. Meal swipes roll over from quarter to quarter and expire at the end of the academic year in August. Students can purchase the Community Dining Plan online or pay in person by visiting the Highlander Service Station.

• What you get: 10 Meal Swipes
• Cost: $150

purchase The Community Dining Plan

The Community Dining Plan 25

The Community Dining Plan 25 is an excellent choice for students residing off-campus or in campus apartments, seeking the convenience of a meal plan without the obligation. This plan uniquely combines the flexibility of residential Meal Swipes, providing a hassle-free dining solution. You have the option to purchase a new Community Dining Plan once the current one is depleted. Meal swipes roll over from quarter to quarter and expire at the end of the academic year in August. Students can purchase the Community Dining Plan online or pay in person by visiting the Highlander Service Station.

• What you get: 25 Meal Swipes
• Cost: $350

purchase The Community Dining Plan

The Community Dining Plan 10

The Community Dining Plan 10 is an excellent choice for students residing off-campus or in campus apartments, seeking the convenience of a meal plan without the obligation. This plan uniquely combines the flexibility of residential Meal Swipes, providing a hassle-free dining solution. You have the option to purchase a new Community Dining Plan once the current one is depleted. Meal swipes roll over from quarter to quarter and expire at the end of the academic year in August. Students can purchase the Community Dining Plan online or pay in person by visiting the Highlander Service Station.

• What you get: 10 Meal Swipes
• Cost: $150

purchase The Community Dining Plan

Request a Dining Plan Change

The Dining Plan selected is for the entire academic year. Residents are permitted to request a one-time upgrade of their Dining Plan at the mid-point of Fall Quarter, from October 28 to November 8, 2024. The requested changes will go into effect in the following Winter Quarter. Dining Plan change request forms can be obtained from and submitted to the Resident Services Office (RSO)

The Dining Plan may not be transferred, canceled, carried forward, or refunded except as allowed for in the terms of this Contract.  A Dining Plan Change Request Form needs to be completed, and all instructions on documentation need to be followed. Submit a Dining Plan Change Request Form at your respective RSO. Residence Hall and Glen Mor residents must have a Dining Plan - please allow two weeks for your request to be processed. 

Dining Dollars 

You can buy Dining Dollars as you need them, and at a discount too! Purchase $115 Dining Dollars for $100 even (that’s 15% off). 

Dining Dollars roll over quarter-to-quarter and expire in June at the end of the academic year.

Sign up for Dining Dollars by completing the form below and emailing housinginfo@ucr.edu or visiting your Resident Services Office. 

PURCHASE DINING DOLLARS

What are door rates for Residential Restaurants?

Door rate prices at residential restaurants (Glasgow & Lothian) are:

• Breakfast:  $12.99

• Lunch:  $16.99

• Dinner $18.99

• Brunch: $18.99

Are students required to purchase a Dining Plan?

Dining Plans are required for students living in Residence Halls and are automatically bundled with their Housing contracts. They also include an allotment of Dining Dollars to use at Dining venues throughout campus.

How do I change my Dining Plan?

Residents are permitted to request a one-time UPGRADE of their Dining Plan at the mid-point of Fall Quarter, from October 28 to November 8, 2024. The requested changes will go into effect in the following Winter Quarter. Dining Plan change request forms can be obtained and submitted to the Resident's Services Office (RSO).

What are Meal Swipes?

Meal Swipes are a Dining Plan currency loaded on your R’Card that grants access to our residential restaurants (Glasgow & Lothian) or allows for purchasing combo meals at our specialty locations.

Where can I use Meal Swipes?

Meal Swipes are accepted at our residential restaurants Glasgow & Lothian, and NOODS: The Noodle Bar (located at The Market at Glen Mor)

Do Meal Swipes carry over between quarters?

No, meal swipes do not carry over from quarter to quarter; They are replenished at the start of each academic quarter. 

What are Dining Dollars?

Dining Dollars are additional currency that you can buy as you need. Dining Dollars roll over quarter-to-quarter and expire in June at the end of the academic year.

What if I have special dietary restrictions?

UCR Dining Services offers the expertise of a Nutrition Education Coordinator to answer questions regarding food allergies, vegetarian or vegan diets, general nutrition, or any nutrition-related topic. Please email nutritionist@ucr.edu for more information.