What is a Meal Plan?
A Meal Plan unlocks delicious meals, coffee, snacks, and more, at 9 locations across campus. Your Meal Plan includes Meal Swipes and Dining Dollars, conveniently loaded onto your Nighthawks card. No need to carry additional cards or cash!
Meal Swipes
Meal Swipes give you access to our all-you-care-to-eat dining hall, UNG Main Dining Hall
Dining Dollars
Dining Dollars may be used at any of UNG’s Dining location. Visit our locations page for location information, including dining hall menus and hours of operation.
Meal Exchange
You may also use one Meal Swipe per day at Twisted Taco, Einstein's Bagels, and Chow House Diner. The Meal Swipe includes one of the designated entrées with a medium fountain beverage.Meal Plan Benefits
With your meal plan, you receive many benefits and perks, including:
- Quality food made fresh by our culinary team, with a variety of menu options personalized the way you like
- Healthy choices available all across campus
- Special events with themed meals and exclusive offers for meal plan members
- Casual atmosphere with wifi, TVs, music and lounge-style seating—perfect for studying or hanging out with friends.
- Dedicated True Balance Allergen Friendly station at UNG’s Main Dining Hall.
- To-go meals: simply request a to-go box for six dollars when you swipe in at our main dining hall. The six-dollar charge is a one time fee for the semester.
Managing Your Plan
There are three ways you can check your Meal Swipes and Dining Dollars balance:
On the Transact Mobile app
On your receipt after a purchase at any dining location
Visit the meal plan office in Hoag Student Center, Room 312, open Mon. - Thurs. 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
And Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Key Dates
First Day of Classes: August 21thLast day to change Meal Plan: August 25th
