What is a Meal Plan?

A meal plan unlocks delicious meals, coffee, snacks, and more, at our locations across campus. Your meal plan includes meal swipes and flex dollars, conveniently loaded onto your university card. No need to carry additional cards or cash!


Swipes

Meal Swipes

Meal Swipes give you access to any of our all-you-care-to-eat dining hall, Mustang Dining Hall.  


Dollars

Flex Dollars

Flex dollars may be used at both of our dining locations. Visit our locations page for location information, including dining hall menus and hours of operation.


Meal Plan Benefits

With your meal plan, you receive many benefits and perks, including:

  • Quality food made fresh by our culinary team, with a variety of menu options personalized the way you like
  • Healthy choices available all across campus
  • Special events with themed meals and exclusive offers for meal plan members
  • Casual atmosphere with wifi, TVs, music and lounge-style seating—perfect for studying or hanging out with friends.
  • To-go meals: simply request a to-go box when you swipe in at any of our dining halls.

Managing Your Plan

Here are some ways you can check your Meal Swipes and Flex Dollar balance:

  • On your receipt after a purchase at any dining location
  • Visit the meal plan office in 1000 W College Ave Silver City, NM 88061, open Monday-Friday 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M

Key Dates

Key Dates

Fall Semester

  • August 15th - Meal Plans Turn On
  • August 18th - Fall Semester Begins
  • August 22nd - Last Day to Cancel Meal Plan
  • August 29th - Last Day to Change Meal Plan
  • September 1st - Labor Day (No Classes)
  • October 10 - Grading Day (No Classes)
  • November 24th - 28th - Thanksgiving Break (No Classes)
  • December 8th- 11th - Finals Week (No Classes)
  • December 11th - Meal Plan Turns Off 
  • December 12th - Commencement

Spring Semester

  • January 9th - Meal Plans Begin
  • January 12th - First Day of Classes
  • January 16th - Last day to cancel meal plan
  • January 19th - MLK Day (No Classes)
  • January 23rd - Last Day to Change Meal Plan
  • March 9th - Spring Recess (No Classes)
  • April 3rd - Spring Holiday (No Classes)
  • May 4th-7th - Finals Week (No Classes)
  • May 8th - Commencement