What is Maryland Dining like at UMD?
We operate dining halls, cafes, convenience shops, catering, concession stands and a restaurant here on campus. From vegan cuisine to comfort-food, we offer a wide variety of delicious, healthy selections made fresh. Stay informed about the newest Maryland Dining updates, like Ramadan meals.
What kind of dining facilities do we operate at UAB?
We operate dining halls, cafes, convenience shops, catering, concession stands and a restaurant here on campus. From vegan cuisine to comfort-food, we offer a wide variety of delicious, healthy selections made fresh.
How many dining plans are available for off campus students?
Our five optional dining plans offer students who live off campus the flexibility to dine how they want while on campus; extending their connection to their friends and the UMD campus community. Unlimited Access?
What's New in Dining
Stay informed about the newest Maryland Dining updates, like inclement weather hours. Check out our FAQs for answers to specific questions about current services.
For Students
Get the full Maryland Dining experience during your time on campus! From dining plans to special diets to sick meals, we provide for all your dining needs.
For the Maryland Community
Maryland Dining strives to provide for the campus community at the table and beyond. From sustainability initiatives to campus experiences, we strive to provide for those around us.
For Visitors
Experience Maryland Dining when you visit the University of Maryland campus. Whether you’re touring campus, hosting an event or visiting a friend, we want you to get the full Maryland Dining experience during your time with us.
Info for New Terps
Welcome to Maryland! We hope to make your time here as smooth as possible; check out these tips for first-year Terps navigating on-campus dining.
Sustainability Initiatives
Maryland Dining makes noteworthy sustainability impacts through a variety of programs. From sustainable sourcing to the Food Recovery Network, we make sustainable efforts every step of the way. Learn more about initiatives and partnerships.
Recipes from Home
Have a great family recipe you'd like to see served to your Terrapin? Submit your recipe and check out recipes we've used on campus over the years!
Dining Halls
Enter the dining halls by waving your hand through one of the scanners at the front entrance, which provide convenient and secure identity verification. Three dining halls mean that you always have somewhere to go for food – from 7:00 am until 9:00 pm. Visit The Diner (Ellicott), South Campus Dining Hall and 251 North (Denton).
Cafes, Convenience Shops and Food Courts
Dining halls provide a wide range of tasty and nutritious food, but we know you’ll want to eat somewhere else now and then. Dining Dollars are set aside funds to use at many locations on campus, including cafes (when academic buildings open), convenience shops and five brand name franchises in two food courts.
Using Your Campus Accounts
To access Anytime Dining, enroll in the biometric entry system. Come to the Dining Plan Office in the South Campus Dining Hall Building, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday. We are one floor below the dining hall – face the entrance to the dining hall but don’t go in.
Allergies, Intolerances and Special Diets
South Campus Dining Hall and 251 North have specific stations called Purple Zones that serve food free from the eight most common allergens. Electronic menu boards and individual item counter cards display icons identifying what allergens are contained in each specific menu item.
Any other Questions?
Check out our FAQ page, contact us at 301-314-8068, email umfood@umd.edu or visit the Dining Plan Office in the South Campus Dining Hall.