Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences Café closed
To ensure the health and safety of the campus community, the Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences Café is closed. The cafe will reopen Monday, April 12.
Starbucks truck will reopen April 5
To ensure the health and safety of the campus community, the Starbucks truck is currently closed. The Starbuck truck will reopen at 8 a.m. Monday, April 5. Binghamton University Dining Services is able to serve you safely and efficiently at the operations that remain open. For a full list of available dining operations, visit the Binghamton University Dining Services website.
College-in-the-Woods Dining Center is open
College-in-the-Woods Dining Center has reopened. For a complete list of hours of operation, visit the Binghamton University Dining Services website.
Reopening FAQ
How will dining on campus work?
Campus dining facilities, both resident and retail, has adopted operating procedures
that provides food in single-serving, ready-for-takeout packaging and also institutes
increased sanitation at customer touch points. Dining facilities are configured so
diners will have designated entry points and exit points, with patrons queued in lines
that adhere to social distancing guidelines. In resident dining facilities, a greeter
will control the entry to the serving area. Some seating will be available consistent
with social distancing guidelines provided by New York state and SUNY. Self-service
condiments, food and beverage stations have been discontinued. Touchless payment is
being used at all locations and Plexiglass barriers have been installed at cashier
stations. For additional details, visit the Binghamton University Dining Services (BUDS) website.
How will Dining Dollar rollovers work?
If you will live in a residence hall on campus this spring (Mountainview, Hinman, CIW, Dickinson or Newing), your dining dollars will automatically
roll over to your spring meal plan account. This happens about a week after the start
of classes. The default meal plan selection is Plan C, but if you have a large carryover
balance, you may want to select a smaller meal plan for the upcoming semester. You
will make this change using BU BRAIN.
If you will be a commuter student this spring (including students living in Hillside and Susquehanna communities) and have:
- A spending balance greater than $100, your meal plan dining dollars can be easily transferred, dollar for dollar, to the $25 Plan at no additional cost. This is a retail plan and does not include resident pricing. Details can be found on the BUDS website. You will need to contact the meal plan office at mealplans@budining.com or 607-777-6000 to choose this option. You cannot choose this option online.
- A spending balance greater than $340 can be used to purchase a Commuter Semester Plan at no additional cost. You will need to contact the meal plan office at mealplans@budining.com or 607-777-6000 to choose this option. You cannot choose this option online. *Note: You can select a $25 Plan mentioned above if you prefer.
If you took fall 2020 off, or attended only online classes and plan to return to campus for spring 2021:
- And your dining dollars spending balance is greater than $100, the balance will be carried over to the meal plan you purchase for the spring 2021 semester.
- If your balance is less than $100, it will not automatically be carried forward and will not be refunded. If you return to live on campus for the spring 2021 semester, you will be required to enroll in a resident meal plan for that semester.
If you are transferring to another university or discontinuing your studies at Binghamton for more than one semester, you will not be eligible for a refund.
Additional information is available in the meal plan FAQs on the Binghamton University Dining Services (BUDS) website.
Binghamton University Dining Services
Binghamton University offers a wide variety of dining options to suit everyone's needs on campus. We're proud to partner with Sodexo to deliver quality meals with superior service. All residents living in University housing, except those living in Susquehanna and Hillside communities, are required to participate in one of the resident dining plans.
Dining Plans
All residents living in University housing, except those living in Susquehanna and Hillside communities, are required to participate in one of the resident dining plans. Both resident and commuter dining plans are available.
Retail Dining
Binghamton University has a lot of retail dining as well.
Food Safety
Binghamton University Dining Services ensures food safety through the use of the following Food Policy.
Binghamton University Food Policy (MP 504)
During a self-catered event the Food Policy Waiver of Liability Form must be submitted to Auxiliary Services 15 days prior to event date.
Food Policy Waiver of Liability Form
