Designed for UM students, faculty, staff, alumni and retirees
Off-Campus Dining Plans are designed for UM students living off campus, as well as faculty, staff, alumni, and retirees with an active Griz Card. These plans offer a convenient way to dine at The Lodge Dining Center during the academic year without needing to leave campus between classes, meetings, or the workday.
The Lodge Dining Center features seven micro restaurants with flavors from around the region and around the globe, along with local favorites. Each Off-Campus Dining Plan gives you a set number of entries to The Lodge Dining Center, so you can choose the plan that best fits your schedule.
Off-Campus Dining Plans do not replace the residential dining plan requirement for students living in residence halls. Students living in an on campus residence hall are required to purchase a residential dining plan as part of their UM Housing contract.
Off-Campus Dining Plans will be available for purchase starting July 1, 2026, and will activate on Monday, August 17, 2026.
Flexible Dining Options for Every Commuter
Starting at just $325, off-campus dining plans are available in four different tiers, ranging from 25 to 100 meals per academic year. This flexibility lets you dine on campus during the week without the hassle of meal prep or the need to return home. Each plan is crafted to offer both convenience and value, ensuring you never have to worry about unused meals; simply pick the plan that best fits your schedule and dining habits, and enjoy stress-free dining throughout the year.
All off-campus dining plans are valid for the academic year only, starting with the first day of classes in the fall semester and ending on the Saturday of finals week each spring semester. It's important to remember that any unused meals will be forfeited at the end of the academic year; meals do not roll over to the summer session or the next academic year.
UM Employee Payroll Deductions
Classified staff and faculty may purchase an off-campus dining plan through payroll deduction. Plans range from 25 to 100 entries, and deductions are spread over a five-month period through 10 biweekly payroll deductions, regardless of the number of entries purchased. Deductions begin the next payroll cycle following sign-up.
If your employment with the University of Montana ends, any scheduled pay period deductions will be taken from your final paycheck. Any remaining entries on your plan will be removed from your UM Griz Card. Depending on the amount paid and the number of entries used at the time of separation, UM Campus Dining will either refund any overpaid amount or charge any balance due to your university account.
Off-Campus Dining Plans purchased through payroll deduction will activate on Monday, August 17, 2026