Dining Services

As part of your Housing License Agreement, first time freshman and students living on-campus in a residential suite are required to participate in one of the three meal plans. No exceptions may be made to this provision.

Every meal plan includes a set number of meals per week and Dining Dollars. The meals are allocated on a weekly basis (Sunday through Saturday) which provides the security of having meals available throughout the semester. These meals are served at Zinfandel Dining buffet-style on an all-you-can-eat concept. Any unused meals during a week do not roll over into the next week. Please become acqainted with Zinfandel's menues and guidelines.

Every meal plan also includes Dining Dollars. Dining Dollars are electronic debit dollars and can be used anytime during the contract period at our Dining locations which accept the Dining Card.

These locations are currently taking Dining Dollars: Zinfandel Dining, Charlie Browns Cafe, The Commons, The Pub, Ameci's Pizza & Pasta, and the Zinfandel Marketplace. Providing flexibility and convenience, your Dining Dollars are tracked electronically with your ballance printed on the receipt each time you make a purchase. There are no refunds on Dining Dollars and they expire at the end of each semester.

Should you run out of Dining Dollars during the semester, you may purchase WolfBucks. WolfBucks is similar to Dining Dollars except they do not expire and are refundable at the end of the academic year.

Meals to Go!
University Dining Services recognizes the hurried student schedule and has developed the "Meals to Go" program. This feature allows the student to take a "reasonable" amount of food from Zinfandel Dining Room to-go. Valid meal plan participants interested in this program are required to sign up for this feature in advance and agree to abide by a contract. A MTG sticker on the student's card will confirm validation. Violations of the contract will result in the termination of the agreement. Contact University Dining Services at (707) 664-2993 for more information.

It is important that you carefully select your meal plan. Once you have selected a plan, it cannot be changed until the end of a semester.

Meal Plan Options

8 Meals Plus Plan

8 Meals Plus Plan - This plan offers 8 meals per week in the Zinfandel Dining Room and $300 per semester in Dining Dollars with four guest passes per semester for friends or family. This plan is designed for students who prefer to eat fewer meals, opting instead to eat lighter meals or snacks throughout the day at one of the many other on-campus cash venues which accept Dining Dollars.

10 Meals Plus Plan

10 Meals Plus Plan - This plan offers 10 meals per week in the Zinfandel Dining Room and $175 per semester in Dining Dollars with six guest passes per semester for friends or family. This plan is perfect for the student who enjoys one or two full meals per day and fills in with lighter meals or snacks.

14 Meals Plus Plan

14 Meals Plus Plan - This plan offers fourteen meals per week in the Zinfandel Dining Room and $100 per semester in Dining Dollars with eight guest passes per semester for friends or family. This plan is perfect for the student that enjoys two to three full meals most days of the week. This is an excellent choice for the students who enjoy breakfast and remain on campus during weekends.

17 Meals Plus Plan

17 Meals Plus Plan - This plan offers 17 meals per week in the Zinfandel Dining Room and zero Dining Dollars. This plan offers ten guest passes for friends or family. This plan is a great fit for individuals desiring a constant choice of well balanced meals.

All Meal Plans Cost $1,690 Per Semester