Frequently Asked Questions

What are my Dining Plan Options?
Freshmen are automatically assigned to the Carte Blanche Platinum Plan. Resident Freshmen are required to be on one of two plans: Carte Blanche Platinum or Gold. You can decide what plan you would like to be on based on your personal preferences and dining habits.

What are the Dining Hall hours of operation?
Please view the online hours of operation or see posted hours at the Main Dining Hall.

Which company manages the Marist Dining Program?
Sodexho Campus Services. Sodexho is the leading provider of Food and Facilities management in North America and has provided Marist College with excellent services since 1978. Check out more about Sodexho at SodexhoUSA.com.

What is Thrifty Cash?
Thrifty Cash is the debit portion of your dining plan and can be used in any dining facility on campus.

May I add on to my Thrifty Cash balance?
Yes. You may add to your balance at any time if you are on a dining plan. One of the many advantages of Thrifty Cash is that all purchases are tax free.

Does my Thrifty Cash carry over from semester to semester?
Yes. Your Thrifty Cash does carry over from semester to semester provided you remain on a meal plan. Your Thrifty Cash does not carry over from year to year.

What is the Grab-N-Go Option?
Grab-N-Go provides students who are on the Platinum, Gold or Silver plans, ten opportunities per semester to take out lunch or dinner from the Main Dining Hall.

May I use my Dining Plan for friends?
Yes, there are a few options. The NEW Grab-N-Go provides students on the Platinum, Gold & Silver plans with ten opportunities to take out lunch or dinner. The Bronze dining plan provides you with two dining passes per semester. Or you can always use preferred pricing.

Are you able to accommodate my special dietary needs?
Yes. We are able to accommodate virtually any special dietary need, from vegan to diabetic. We have a nutritionalist available for counseling by appointment and provide nutritional information in-house and on our Web site.

How do I dine if I can not make it to the Dining Hall during regular operating hours?
You can make prior arrangements with the Manager on duty for a box meal that you can pick up before or after the dining period. You can also use the New Grab-N-Go which gives you ten opportunities to take food with you. Or use your Thrifty Cash to purchase a meal in any of the retail locations on campus.

May I change my dining plan during the semester?
Yes. You may change your dining plan up until the second Friday of each semester. After that time you must remain on your plan until the following semester.

How do I contact Dining Services?
Phone: 845.575.5100 or Fax: 845.575.5120