Campus Dining


Meal Plans

Regardless of where you live, SAU offers a variety of dining options to accommodate your needs.

The plans available are based on a combination of the amount of access for meals a student has to the Blue and Gold Cafe (ie. unlimited access or “x” amount of meals), and a declining balance.

Declining balance (DB) dollars work on the same principle as bank debit cards. Each time you make a food purchase with your DB card, the total cost of your food purchase is subtracted from the dollar balance in your account. DB dollars carry over from the fall to the spring semester.

Meal Plan FAQs

Can I treat a friend by using two “meals” in a meal period?

You are the only person allowed to use your “meals” and you can only use one meal per meal period.  If you would like to treat a friend, you may pay for their meal using your Declining Balance Dollars.

Can I change my dining plan?

Absolutely!  We want you to have the best plan for you. Meal plans for Fall may be changed up until August 1st by emailing Housing@saumag.edu.
Meal Plans for Spring may be changed until December 1st by emailing Housing@saumag.edu.

If I don’t use all my meals in one week, do they carry over to the following week?

Meals are good for a one week period.  They don’t carry over from one week to next.  It’s key to select the best plan for your schedule and your dining styles so you get the max from your dining membership.

What do I do when my Declining Balance runs low?

Reload!  If you run low, you can add to your account using cash, check, money order or credit card.  Simply go to the ARAMARK Dining Office (located in the Reynolds Center) to make your payment.

For More Information

Phone: 870-235-4048
Fax:  870-235-4906

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