{"id":3890,"date":"2024-01-11T11:40:26","date_gmt":"2024-01-11T17:40:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/dining\/?page_id=3890"},"modified":"2026-03-26T11:48:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T16:48:37","slug":"residential-dining-plans","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/dining\/plans\/residential-dining-plans\/","title":{"rendered":"Residential Dining Plans"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Residential Dining Plan<\/strong> is designed for students who live in the Residential Dining Halls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UWM has three Residence Halls for University Housing Students: Sandburg Hall, Cambridge Commons, and RiverView Hall. There are two Residential Dining Caf\u00e9s: one in Sandburg Hall, and one in Cambridge Commons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sandburg Hall<\/strong><\/div>
3400 N Maryland Ave<\/div>More about Sandburg Caf\u00e9<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Cambridge Commons<\/strong><\/div>
2323 N Cambridge Ave<\/div>More about Cambridge Caf\u00e9<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

UWM operates on a \u201cswipe\u201d meal plan system. One swipe of a residential student\u2019s Panther Card ID allows for entry into any Residential Dining Caf\u00e9 (Sandburg Caf\u00e9 or Cambridge Caf\u00e9). Students can take as much or as little food as they like with each swipe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meal swipes can be used as desired by students throughout the semester, at any time the Residential Dining Caf\u00e9s are open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All University Housing Students are required to be on a Residential Dining Plan.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2025 – 2026 Dining Plan Rates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The “225” \u00b9<\/div>
$2,270 per semester<\/div>
This plan meets the needs of most residential students. One swipe allows students entry into the Residential Dining Hall for one meal.



Includes:<\/em>
225 Meal Swipes per semester \u00b3
7 Dining Guest Meals per semester
200 Dining Dollars per semester
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The \u201c4-a-Day\u201d<\/div>
$2,550 per semester<\/div>
This plan meets the needs of residential students requiring a higher daily caloric load. One swipe allows students entry into the Residential Dining Hall for one meal.


Includes:<\/em>
4 Meal Swipes per day (per semester)
10 Dining Guest Meals per semester
300 Dining Dollars per semester<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
The \u201cSupplemental\u201d \u00b2<\/div>
$1,398 per semester<\/div>
This plan is suited for residential students who like to cook their own meals but also want the flexibility to occasionally get food from the Residential Dining Caf\u00e9s. One swipe allows students entry into the Residential Dining Hall for one meal.

Includes:<\/em>
110 Meal Swipes per semester \u00b3
3 Dining Guest Meals per semester
100 Dining Dollars per semester<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\u00b9 If a University Housing Student does not choose a Residential Meal Plan, they will default to the \u201c225\u201d plan.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b2 The \u201cSupplemental\u201d plan is only available to students who reside in Sandburg Hall East Tower, Cambridge Commons\u2019 Upgraded Suites, or RiverView Hall.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b3 Additional meal swipes will be available for purchase.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dining Guest Meals <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy a meal with family and friends at one of the Residential Dining Caf\u00e9s by using a Dining Guest Meal<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n