Dining Plans
Please note
All Residential Plans and Dining Dollars are now declining balance—no need to track WrightSwipes by week or semester. Plans are face value and deduct as you purchase food and beverages across campus.
On this page:
- Residential Plans for Students Living in The Woods, Honors Community, and Hamilton Hall
- Residential Plans for Students Living in Forest Lane, The Village, and University and College Parks
- Dining Dollars
- Changing Your Plan
Residential Plans for Students Living in The Woods, Honors Community, and Hamilton Hall
For students living in The Woods, Honors, or Hamilton Hall, a residential dining plan is required each semester. There are four residential dining plan options, ranging from $990 to $2,350. By default, each student will receive the Gold $2,000 plan each semester. You will have the opportunity to change your residential dining plan selection prior to the start of each semester—review Changing Your Plan. Residential dining plans begin on Move-In Day and may be used during breaks and holidays (limited offerings/hours).
| Plan | Cost |
|---|---|
| Platinum Campus Dining | $2,350 |
| Gold Campus Dining | $2,000 |
| Silver Campus Dining | $1,500 |
| Bronze Campus Dining | $990 |
Note: Price does not include $203 Hospitality/Residential Services fee.
Balance Fall to Spring
Unused Residential Dining Dollars roll or carry over from Fall Semester to Spring Semester and will be added to your new Spring Dining Plan. Any unused Dining Dollars at the end of Spring Semester are forfeited, so we encourage you to use all of your Dining Dollars to get the most value from your dining plan. No refunds will be issued for unused Dining Dollars, so again, please use all of your dining dollars throughout the semester to get the most value from your dining plan.
Residential Plans for Students Living in Forest Lane, The Village, and University and College Parks
For students living in Forest Lane, the Village, University and College Park, a dining plan is encouraged, but not required due to each residence having a full kitchen. Voluntary Dining Plans are listed below and may be purchased through WINGS Express. Want to add your Dining Dollars to your student bill? You must select your dining plan in WINGS Express no later than 5 days prior to the start of the semester. For Spring 2024, selection must be done my NOON on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
Looking for a higher dining plan? Please contact dining@wright.edu if you would like to purchase one of the Residential Dining Plans listed for The Woods, Honors and Hamilton Hall.
Dining Dollars
Dining Dollars are available to commuter students, residential students in apartments, and all campus employees. Dining Dollars are also available to residential students wishing to supplement their required Residential Dining Plan.
Dining Dollars are available in increments of $50, $100, $250, or $500 and come with a bonus of $5 for every $50 purchased. Dining Dollars begin for students the weekend before the semester begins. Unused Dining Dollars on all plans roll or carry over from Fall Semester to Spring Semester. Any unused Dining Dollars at the end of Spring Semester are forfeited. There is no carryover from spring to any future semester. Be sure to use all of your Dining Dollars to get the most value from your dining plan. No refunds will be issued for Dining Dollars.
Employee Dining Dollars will be available for purchase through WINGS Express beginning August 1. See WINGS Express for details on Employee Dining Dollars.
| Purchase | Bonus | Receive |
|---|---|---|
| $50 | $5 Bonus Dollars | $55 |
| $100 | $10 Bonus Dollars | $110 |
| $250 | $25 Bonus Dollars | $275 |
| $500 | $50 Bonus Dollars | $550 |
Changing Your Plan
Prior to the start of each semester, you will have the opportunity to change your Residential Dining Plan to a lower or higher plan. To do so, follow these instructions during the dining plan change window below. No changes will be allowed after the dates posted.
| Term | Change Period Opens | Change Period Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | August 1 | August 21, 2023 at noon |
| Spring 2024 | December 1 | January 2, 2024 at noon |
Select Student and Financial Aid and then Wright1 Card and Dining Plan Services
Select Hamilton, The Woods, Honors Community Resident Options and then follow the instructions in WingsExpress to change dining dollar plan.
