Frequently Asked Questions
When can I change my meal plan?
If you need to change your meal plan, you can change to another plan online through my.newpaltz.edu. Under the Money tab, go to ‘My Student Account’, select ‘Change My Meal Plan’, and choose the plan for you. PLEASE NOTE: You will only be allowed to change your meal plan ONE TIME during each semester. The deadline to change your meal plan for Fall 2025 is Friday, Sept 5.
Do you have a downloadable version of the on-campus dining map?
Yes, please see our campus dining map.
Do my Dining Dollars roll over from the first semester?
Yes. Any Dining Dollars left on your meal plan roll over from the Fall semester to the Spring semester provided that you remain enrolled in a meal plan during the Spring semester. If you do not remain enrolled in a dining plan, your Dining Dollars are forfeited. Any unspent Dining Dollars remaining on your meal plan by the end of the Spring semester are forfeited. Dining Dollars do not roll over from year to year.
What forms of payment do you accept?
We take most major forms of payment: Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Dining Dollars and Hawk dollars.
Do my meals or Guest meals rollover from the first semester?
No. Meals and guest meals do not rollover from semester to semester.
Can dining services accommodate my food allergies and/or dietary restrictions?
A team approach, led by you, our educated consumer, is the best preparation for a safe school year free of allergic reactions. To ensure your dietary needs are effectively met while dining on campus, please schedule a meeting with the campus dietitian, Kelly Pearson, to develop a plan that meets your dietary needs. Please also review the information provided on our Nutrition page.
I am a vegan/vegetarian. What are my dining options?
At Peregrine Dining Hall, we offer a vegan/vegetarian station called Veggin Out to fit the needs of plant-based students. We offer unique meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner which incorporate fresh and local ingredients. Enjoy hummus with a grilled pita, quinoa stuffed zucchini, chickpea stew, or acorn and butternut squash chili all served with various rice dishes and vegetables. Look for the green vegan icon (green VG) featuring vegan menu items at other stations throughout the week!
New Paltz Dining Services strives to increase the vegan options for our students campus-wide. Currently, vegan meals are available at Peregrine Dining Hall, Hugo's Fresh Nest, WOW, Element93, Hissho Sushi, SubConnection, Pomodoro's, Atrium Brew, Nesters, Starbucks, Sweets and Treats, Yadi’s Empanadas and The Roost at Ridgeview. If there are any questions regarding vegan dining options, please feel free to ask a manager. Remember: keep an eye out for "VG" for vegan, and take a look at our vegan dining options on campus.