What is a Meal Plan?
A Meal Plan unlocks delicious meals, coffee, snacks, and more, at 12 locations across campus. Your Meal Plan includes Meal Swipes, Meal Exchanges and Dining Dollars, conveniently loaded onto your VikingCard. No need to carry additional cards or cash!
Meal Swipes
Meal Swipes are used to get into the all-you-care-to-eat dining hall, Viking Marketplace, and come with all meal plans.
Dining Dollars
- Dining Dollars Flexibility: Dining Dollars can be conveniently used at any Viking Food Co. location.
- Rollover and Expiration Dates:
- Unused Dining Dollars from the summer semester will carry over to the fall semester, ensuring you get the most out of your meal plan.
- Any remaining Dining Dollars from the fall semester will then continue to roll over into the spring semester.
- However, it's essential to note that Dining Dollars expire annually on the Friday of exams week each spring semester.
- Non-Transferrable and Non-Refundable:Please remember that Dining Dollars are non-transferrable and non-refundable.
For detailed information, including dining hall menus and hours of operation, visit our locations page.
Meal Plan Benefits
Your meal plan comes with a variety of benefits and perks, including:
- Meal swipes grant access to Viking Marketplace, our all-you-care-to-eat dining hall. With over 12 different stations, there’s something for every appetite—from comfort food and international cuisine to vegan and allergy-friendly options.
- Dining Dollars work like a debit card and can be used at any of our 12 dining locations across campus.
- Meal Exchanges allow Meal plan holders to exchange a set number of swipes for meals at Viking Public House, The Longship, and Viking Express. Unlimited plans allow 3 exchanges per week, weekly plans allow 2 per week, and block plans allow up to 32 per semester. (Reminder: meal exchanges deduct a swipe, and there’s a 20-minute delay between each swipe or exchange.)
- Our talented culinary team includes four certified chefs leading a crew of nearly 300 employees. This specially trained team crafts diverse and innovative meals—from traditional favorites to globally inspired dishes—right here at CSU!
- We’re committed to offering nutritious options for every need. Have questions about nutrition, allergies, or dietary preferences? Email dining@csuohio.edu to schedule an in-person meeting with our Executive Chef.
- Viking Marketplace is a nut-free facility, and vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free/friendly, and nut-free options are available at dining locations campus-wide.
Did you know Viking Food Co. hosts 50+ events each academic year? We believe the ingredients for a great dining experience include a dash of fun and a spoonful of creativity!
To-go meals: On-the-go? Enroll in our reusable to-go program, OZZI to participate in our take-out option at Viking Marketplace. A $5 refundable deposit is request upon enrollment. This deposit is exchanged for a clean box every meal. The amount is refundable at any time if one does not wish to continue the to-go program.
Managing Your Plan
There are three ways you can check your Meal Swipes and Dining Dollars balance:
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Online at the Viking Card website
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On your receipt after a purchase at any dining location
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Contact Us at dining@csuohio.edu
Dining Dollars running low? No problem! Add more Dining Dollars online!
