New Tigers

Welcome to the RIT Tiger family!

We look forward to introducing you to an innovative and engaging dining experience. Our checklists below will get you connected to our dining services and programs. 

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Student Dining Checklist

We are excited to have you join our RIT family. This checklist will help you learn about our dining services in hopes of making the transition to campus smooth. 

Our meal plans are based on housing assignments and your year in school. We have 7 meal plans to choose from.

Incoming first year students living in the residence halls must choose a Roar or Roar Plus meal plan. These plans include Gracie's meals and Dining Dollars. 

Incoming first year students living at the RIT Inn or 175 Jefferson must choose between a Roar, Roar Plus, Orange, or Tiger meal plan. Roar and Roar Plus include Gracie's meals and Dining Dollars, while Orange and Tiger include only Dining Dollars. 

Review each meal plans > 

Select your meal plan in the MyLife portal >  

If you have allergies or dietary restrictions, make an appointment with our registered dietitian, Marisa Bellanca, to discuss your needs and make a plan for eating on-campus.

Schedule an appointment > 

 

Fuel your body and mind with our diverse menu, which includes international cuisine, in-house-made specials, unique dietary offerings, and freshly baked desserts. Our convenience stores have everything you need, including fresh fruits, high-quality meats, health care, laundry, and toiletry items. Everything is steps from your classroom, on-campus housing, recreation facilities, and lounge areas.

Use the campus map to learn about our 20+ restaurants, coffee shops, convenience stores, and micro markets. Type dining in the search box. 

Learn the difference between Dining Dollars, Tiger Bucks, and other payment options on campus.

Dining Dollars:

  • Used to purchase perishable and non-perishable food items.
  • It is accepted at all RIT dining locations.
  • Purchases are tax-exempt, saving 8% New York State sales tax on food purchases. 
  • Dining funds are available in a meal plan or can be added to your dining account in any dollar amount.
  • Unused Dining Dollar balances roll over from the fall to spring semester. Any funds up to $1,000 will roll over semester to semester until graduation or you exit the university. Any funds over $1,000 will be forfeited. 
  • Only available to students. 


Tiger Bucks:

  • Used to purchase food and non-food items.
  • Purchases are subject to 8% New York State sales tax. 
  • It is accepted at all RIT dining locations and multiple on-campus retail and academic locations, including lab fees, events, and printing. 
  • Unused Tiger Bucks rollover each semester and are active until graduation.
  • Available to students, faculty, and staff. 

Use the Budget Tracker to help you manage your dining funds week-by-week.

You can check your account balance and manage your dining funds at TigerSpend by logging in through the Student & Employee Login.

You do not want to miss our dining event experiences, from special menus to product samplings and giveaways. Connect with us on social media at @ritdining on Instagram or RIT Dining on Facebook to not miss out. 

Bookmark rit.edu/dining and stay up to date on events and important information.

 

"My daughter has multiple severe food allergies. We met with the nutritionist and she has been able to identify dishes that are safe for her. I am grateful for the support RIT Dining continues to give to my kiddo." 

 

Parent Dining Checklist

We have over 20 dining locations offering comfort food to international flavors. We have a registered dietitian who helps with food allergies and meal planning. We host numerous dining experiences to connect students and help them find a place of belonging. Check out our parent dining checklist to help your student during this new transition. 

If your Tiger is running low on funds, you can deposit funds to your student’s dining account by going to TigerSpend and selecting Make a Deposit. You will need your student’s RIT ID number to make a deposit. Refunds are not available if the deposit is made to the incorrect account.

Learn the difference between Dining Dollars, Tiger Bucks, and other payment options on campus.

Dining Dollars:

  • Used to purchase perishable and non-perishable food items.
  • It is accepted at all RIT dining locations.
  • Purchases are tax-exempt, saving 8% New York State sales tax on food purchases. 
  • Dining funds are available in a meal plan or can be added to your dining account in any dollar amount.
  • Unused Dining Dollar balances roll over from the fall to spring semester. Any funds up to $1,000 will roll over semester to semester until graduation or you exit the university. Any funds over $1,000 will be forfeited. 
  • Only available to students. 


Tiger Bucks:

  • Used to purchase food and non-food items.
  • Purchases are subject to 8% New York State sales tax. 
  • It is accepted at all RIT dining locations and multiple on-campus retail and academic locations, including lab fees, events, and printing. 
  • Unused Tiger Bucks rollover each semester and are active until graduation.
  • Available to students, faculty, and staff. 

Send a little love with a sweet treat, a care package, or a dining gift card. It's a great opportunity to send a 'thinking of you,' 'birthday,' or 'just because' gift. Vegan and gluten-free items are available.

Learn more >

Keep your Tiger up to date on all of our dining event experiences, from special menus to product samplings and giveaways. Connect with us on social media at @ritdining on Instagram or RIT Dining on Facebook to keep your student informed. 

Bookmark rit.edu/dining and help your student stay up to date on events and important information.

Resources

dining book

The Dining Booklet

Get an overview of dining services, facilities, meal plans, commitment to sustainability, and more with the RIT Dining Booklet.

student ordering food

Using Your Meal Plan

All incoming first-year meal plans are comprised of Dining Dollars and Gracie's meals. You can change your meal plan until the day before classes begin or upgrade anytime by logging into the myLife portal.

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Budget Tracker

It can be difficult to know how to manage your meal plan day-to-day. Our budget tracker breaks down how much you should spend weekly based on your meal plan.

dining with computer

Monitor Dining Balance

View and manage your dining funds by going to TigerSpend and logging in through the Student & Employee Login. Your family can add Dining Dollars and Tiger Bucks to your dining account. Family members must have your RIT UID (user ID) to add funds. 

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Dining Map

Familiarize yourself with the RIT Dining locations. We have several coffee shops, restaurants, and convenience stores featuring a wide range of cuisines, groceries, and snacks. View the dining locations on the campus map.

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Tiger Pay

Tiger Pay allows you to make in-person purchases using a smart device through Tiger Spend because it generates a unique QR code that a cashier can scan to complete payment.

Contact Us

Contact us through the RIT Service Center by calling 585-475-5000 or at help.rit.edu.