Plenty to Choose From, Something for Everyone
At ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ, Patriots have plenty of dining locations to enjoy and plenty of meal choices at each place! You'll get to choose between a buffet, Chick-fil-A, Tossed, Pete's Eats, and two coffee shops, all located on campus. Through Pioneer College Caterers –&²Ô²ú²õ±è;the only contract management company exclusively serving Christian colleges and universities nationwide –&²Ô²ú²õ±è;ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ offers nutritious, delicious, and affordable meals for our students and guests. And, yes, we are able to accommodate special dietary restrictions so that everyone has plenty to eat.
You won't have to wonder whether you'll get enough food or whether you'll be able to find healthy options on campus. The only questions you'll need to worry about are what time you're eating, at which location, and with which friends. We'll take care of the rest.
Dining Locations
Dining Hall
Also called the cafeteria or "the caf," our recently-renovated dining hall features a variety of hot and nutritious meals offered buffet style. From burgers and baked chicken, to pasta and rice pilaf, to soups and subs, to steamed veggies and salad, to fresh fruit and dessert, the dining hall is your best bet if you like to enjoy a variety of different foods all in the same meal. Or if you just want the chance to get seconds. Or thirds. No judgement!
The caf is also your best option if you have special dietary needs, as the cooks are able to choose specific ingredients to make tailored meals based on your health needs.
Details
| Monday - Friday | |
|---|---|
| Hot Breakfast | 7am - 10am |
| Continental Breakfast | 10am - 10:45am |
| Lunch | 11am - 1:30pm |
| Dinner | 4:30pm - 7:30pm |
| Saturday - Sunday | |
|---|---|
| Brunch | 10:30am - 1:30pm |
| Dinner | 4:30pm - 6:30pm |
Note: Dining Hall is usually not open to the public during academic breaks.
| Breakfast | $6.25 |
|---|---|
| Lunch | $6.75 |
| Dinner | $8.25 |
| Premium Night/Specials | $9.00 |
Click to view weekly menu.
The Grill
Located on the upper floor of the BCC (Boswell Campus Center), which is closer to our academic buildings, our campus grill is a popular spot for lunchtime especially, though it makes for a good dinner place too. Sit down with friends and enjoy a meal after your classes are finished for the day, or swing by the coffee shop on the middle level between classes for some quick grab-n-go meal options.
BCC Options
A condensed Chick-fil-A menu, serving up their signature hot chicken sandwiches, waffle fries, and drinks. Sometimes, they have a surprise deal day when they offer free ice cream or cookies, so be on the lookout for those throughout the year!
Monday - Friday
11 am - 10 pm
Saturday
11 am - 10 pm
Sunday
Closed
Featuring hand-crafted salads, pastas, pizza and more.
Monday - Friday
11 am - 10 pm
Saturday
11 am - 10 pm
Sunday
11 am - 10 pm
One of two Cumberland River Coffee locations on campus. (Second location is in the library.) Features classic coffee shop beverages and pastries, and the BCC location offers a few different grab-n-go lunch options for students. Located on the middle level of the BCC, or "mid-BCC" for short.
BCC
Monday - Friday
7 am - 9 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Library
Monday - Friday
10 am - 11 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
6 pm - 11 pm
Pete's Eats
Pete's Eats is named after our beloved mascot, Pete the Patriot! The restaurant features American cuisine such as burgers, chicken strips, fries in a laidback and contemporary atmosphere. Located in Templeton Hall (aka the Adams Center). Accepts meal swipes, Patriot Bucks, cash, or credit cards. Open from 11am - 9pm daily.
Virtual Tour
Food. It is important to all of us. Take a look at our dining options through this virtual tour.
Treats from Parents
Parents, surprise your student with a treat! Even from far away, you can celebrate birthdays, great grades, or just remind them of your love. Cookies, fresh fruit, cakes, and more available.
Commuter Meals & Patriot Bucks
Commuter Meal Plans
Students who commute to the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ throughout the week have the opportunity to eat on campus at any food service location, all with just the swipe of their ID card. Our commuter meal plan offers several options where students can purchase food on campus for less than the cost of local fast-food restaurants. Best of all, the program can be built into your financial award package and charged to your student account. The Commuter Block Meal Plan is considered part of the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Commitment, meaning even by including the plan, students will not pay more than $2,000 a semester to attend ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ.
Note: Only students who reside within a 30-mile radius of campus are eligible for the commuter meal plan unless given specific approval by the university.
Patriot Bucks
Intended for residential students (and employees), Patriot Bucks can be deposited on a campus ID card for dining purchases on campus. The minimum deposit you can place on your account is $10. There will be a 10% increase from UC for every Patriot Buck that is loaded onto your campus ID card. Patriot Bucks are non-refundable.
Commuter Meal Plan Options
Block Meal Plan - Pay $600 per semester and receive 5 swipes per week. The swipes can be utilized at any dining location on campus. This plan is offered as part of the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Commitment, will be charged to your student account and applicable financial aid will be used to pay for the charge.
Flex Dollar 175 Plan - Pay $150 & receive an extra $25 in bonus bucks to be used at any dining location on campus. The plan will be charged to your student account and applicable financial aid will be used to pay for the charge. Balances roll over from Fall to Spring while the student is enrolled as an undergraduate on-campus student. However, any unused balance after the Spring term will be forfeited.
Click to access the sign-up form for the Flex Meal Plan options.
Flex Dollar 350 Plan - Pay $300 & receive an extra $50 in bonus bucks to be used at any dining location on campus. The plan will be charged to your student account and applicable financial aid will be used to pay for the charge. Balances roll over from Fall to Spring while the student is enrolled as an undergraduate on-campus student. However, any unused balance after the Spring term will be forfeited.
Click to access the sign-up form for the Flex Meal Plan options.
*Plan enrollment will re-open on December 1st for the Spring term.
Our Commuter Meal Plans are designed to provide flexibility and convenience for students who travel to campus for classes or activities but live off-site. These plans are ideal for those who want access to affordable, nutritious meals without having to leave campus or bring food from home. They provide an easy way to enhance your campus experience.
- Commuter meal plans are loaded on your UC Student ID
- Commuter meal plans may be used for purchase at any UC Dining Location during the school year
- Save time between classes with quick and nutritious meals provided on campus
- Stay connected with classmates and engage with the campus community
- Multiple meal plan options are available to fit any budget
Any commuter meal plan selected will be charged to your student account, and applicable financial aid will be used to pay for the charge.
WHO’S ELIGIBLE FOR A COMMUTER MEAL PLAN?
- Any Undergraduate Commuter Student who is registered for the semester, as well as any Physician Assistant and Physical Therapy students at the Williamsburg campus.Ìý
WHAT COMMUTER MEAL PLAN OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE?
- Block Meal Plan – 5 meals per week for $600 per semester
- Flex Dollar 175 Meal Plan – ÌýPay $150 get $25 in bonus bucks
- Flex Dollar 350 Meal Plan –Ìý Pay $300 get $50 in bonus bucks
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE BLOCK PLAN AND THE FLEX DOLLAR PLANS?
- Block meal plans allow you to purchase a set number of meal (5 per week) for use during the semester. Each time you swipe your card for a meal, one meal is deducted from your total. Meal swipes can be used at any campus dining location.
- Flex dollar plans provide a prepaid dollar amount that is loaded onto your student ID (similar to a debit card). You pay the retail price for meals at any campus dining locations and coffee shops.
WHAT IS THE DEADLINE TO SELECT A COMMUTER MEAL PLAN?
- Commuter meal plan selections must be made by the third Monday of the semester.
HAVE QUESTIONS?
- ·¡³¾²¹¾±±ôÌýstudentfinancial [at] ucumberlands.edu (studentfinancial[at]ucumberlands[dot]edu)Ìý
HOW TO SIGN UP
- ClickÌýÌýto access the sign-up form for the Block Meal Plan. *Plan enrollment will re-open on December 1st for the Spring term.
- ClickÌýÌýto access the sign-up form for the Flex Meal Plan options.
Click to view the Patriot Bucks Student Portal.
Steps to Load:
- Navigate to your Patriot Bucks eAccount Portal and sign in with your university credentials. Please do not put @ucumberlands.edu on the end of your username.
- Click on +Add Money
- Choose a deposit amount and payment method.
- Enter credit card info and click Submit
- After the transaction, you can choose to save your payment info. You must select this option if you want to use the mobile app in the future.
- Click on , then click "Make a guest deposit."
- Enter in the student’s first name, last name, and email address.
- Click on Contribute.
- Enter Deposit Amount and click Next.
- Enter credit card info and click Submit.
Please note the mobile app is NOT available to perform guest deposits. If you are depositing money on someone’s account, you must use a web browser.
To use the app to make a deposit, you must make your first deposit online through a web browser. After making the initial deposit, choose to save the card. The app will use the saved card to make future deposits.
- Open the app store on your mobile device and search for "blackboard transact mobile eaccounts."
- Download the app.
- You will be prompted to select a site. Search for ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ and choose it.
- Sign in with your university credentials. Please do NOT put @ucumberlands.edu on the end of your username.
- When successfully signed in, you can view your account, make a deposit or report a lost card.
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