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All about meal plans, on-campus cafeterias and cafés, and other local, off-campus options in and out of Hanover
Dartmouth Dining
Dartmouth Dining
is committed to offering students a wide variety of food options to meet their needs.
Meal Plans
Meal Plans
Ivy Unlimited Plan
Ivy Unlimited Plan
The Ivy Unlimited plan is Dartmouth's preferred dining plan. It is designed to provide the best service and flexibility for the broadest range of student needs. This plan gives students unlimited access to the Class of 1953 Commons (FOCO) every day and includes $250 Dining Dollars (DBA) to use at Dartmouth’s cafés, snack bars, and at college-operated athletic concessions.
Exchange students are automatically enrolled in the Ivy Unlimited plan and must remain enrolled in the Ivy Unlimited plan for their first term at Dartmouth.
Exchange students are automatically enrolled in the Ivy Unlimited plan and must remain enrolled in the Ivy Unlimited plan for their first term at Dartmouth.
🗓️ Dining Plans for Multi-Term Exchange Students
🗓️ Dining Plans for Multi-Term Exchange Students
Exchange students who attend Dartmouth for more than one term may change their dining plan after their first term in Hanover. At that time students may have the option to switch to other dining plans such as the:
115 Block Plus Plan: This plan includes 115 swipes per term and $475 in Dining Dollars (DBA).
80 Block Plus Plan: This plan includes 80 swipes per term and $725 in Dining Dollars (DBA).
The On-Campus Apartment and Off-Campus meal plans are not available to exchange students.
Paying for Meals
Paying for Meals
DartCard
DartCard
There are several ways to pay for meals, but the two most common methods using your DartCard are for an equivalent meal swipe or using Dining Dollars (DBA). Depending on the situation, using one over the other may be a more cost-effective option.
Use your DartCard to pay for meal swipes and Dining Dollars (DBA) which can be used at all of the undergraduate dining facilities, residential snack bars, and College-operated concession stands at sporting events.
DartCards are not accepted at the Tuck School of Business’ Byrne Dining Hall or the Dartmouth Skiway.
Dining Dollars (DBA)
Dining Dollars (DBA)
DBA is a convenient way to pay for additional items outside of the main dining hall (FOCO). This spending account comes with every dining plan and may be used at all dining venues, or snack bar locations on campus. For students staying for multiple terms, up to $100 in remaining DBA will roll over from one term to the next.
Meal Swipes
Meal Swipes
Each meal swipe gives you access to:
one meal at FOCO, Dartmouth's all-you-care-to-eat dining hall, or
the daily special, an entree and beverage at one of our cafes.
A meal swipe can also be exchanged for a set value towards a purchase at any of the cafes or snack bars on campus.
DA$H Discretionary
DA$H Discretionary
Other options include Dartmouth Student Charge, DA$H discretionary, cash, or a credit card to pay the balance of your meal in lieu of the meal exchange value.
Where to Eat on Campus
Where to Eat on Campus
'53 Commons (FOCO)
'53 Commons (FOCO)
FOCO is our all-you-care-to-eat dining facility featuring nine distinct dining stations. Offerings include comfort foods, vegan and vegetarian cuisine, certified halal cuisine, hearth oven pizza, breakfast sandwich and stir-fry stations, a full grill line, a gluten-free station, and a certified Kosher kitchen. Create a sandwich from our deli or a fresh garden salad-to-go with fresh soups, artisan breads, and fresh bakery sweets.
Campus South
Campus South
Back of the Napkin
Collis Cafe
Collis Market
Courtyard Cafe
The Fern
Campus North
Campus North
Cafe at Baker
Novack Cafe
Ramekin
SnackBars
SnackBars
Andres
Goldstein
House Center B
Food Apps
Food Apps
🍲 GET Mobile
🍲 GET Mobile
GET Mobile is the Dartmouth Dining App that allows students to view balances and make deposits/payments.
Additionally, students can use the app to order food ahead of time from Ramekin, Collis, and Courtyard Café.
🥙 SnackPass
🥙 SnackPass
Many students use Snackpass because it allows them to pre-order takeout at local restaurants with no additional markups while also earning reward points in the process.
Students are also able to use the app to gift points to friends in their network for use at that same restaurant.
Off-Campus Options
Off-Campus Options
Whether you're looking for a taste of home or a change of pace, the Upper Valley has a surprising number of dishes from around the world! Though they may not be of the same quality as a big city, they give you a brief respite from the monotony of FOCO dining when you need it. All of the locations shown are accessible by Advance Transit.
Note: It is customary to tip 20% of your total bill when dining out at restaurants and cafes in the United States. It is considered very rude to not tip. Please plan accordingly!
Tipping in the United States
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