FAQs

We’re confident that students will get so much more value out of the new plan. We heard from so many of our students who are currently going off campus every day to get coffee, breakfast, snacks, and meals. With Dunkin and Einstein included in the “all you care to eat” membership plan, plus the increased variety and improved quality at all our dining locations, students will be able to get more of what they need (and want!) right on campus and can cut down on their spending off campus. The price of the membership meal plan works out to be about $17/day for unlimited swipes and all your student cares to eat. We remain committed to keeping our meal plan as affordable as possible for our students, even as we factor in the rising cost of food that we’ve seen on a national level. We do have a scholarship fund to support students who need financial assistance with the meal plan; your student can email careteam@snhu.edu to learn more.

ADC and SNHU are committed to keeping our dining options accessible and affordable for SNHU students and employees. A fund will be set aside to help support those who need financial assistance with the meal plan. Individuals who find themselves food-insecure are encouraged to submit a CARE referral to potentially qualify for a meal plan scholarship.

Dining Dollars: Students with a Membership Meal Plan have a certain amount of Dining Dollars included with their plan. Dining Dollars are used for items not included in the “all you care to eat” model such as bottled beverages and pre-packaged snacks available in the grab-and-go retail locations. Dining Dollars cannot be replenished. Students should use Penmen Cash if they need additional funds.

Penmen Cash: Penmen Cash is a reloadable account available for all SNHU students, faculty, and staff. For dining purposes, Penmen Cash is usually used by individuals without a meal plan or for retail items if Dining Dollars run out. Penmen Cash can be used to purchase anything in any SNHU Dining location and the SNHU Bookstore. Additional funds can be added using the GET App (hyperlink to https://get.cbord.com/snhu/full/guest_deposit.php).

Yes, all students living in campus housing are required to purchase the membership meal plan.

ADC values feedback and is always open to suggestions. Please leave your feedback here: https://snhudining.com/contact/ 

Yes. A nutritionist will be on staff and will provide all the resources needed. Our Chefs create menu concepts to be inclusive of all food allergens and culinary lifestyle choices. Whether you are gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, vegetarian, nut-free, and/or religious/ethnic requirements, there will be food options available.  At SNHU, we strive to create food that is inclusive to all. If a student has a food allergy or culinary lifestyle choice and needs assistance, our culinary team will work with that individual to solve the problem.

Yes, ADC has an eco-container program which provides eco-friendly to-go containers for students, faculty, and staff.

ADC values feedback and is always open to suggestions. Please leave your feedback here: https://snhudining.com/contact/

Yes. We know students go off campus to purchase Dunkin’ and other food items, and we hope that the new membership meal plan will give you access to more of the food you want and need, conveniently located right on campus and at no additional cost.

Yes, commuter students also have the option to purchase the Resident Membership Meal Plan if they anticipate being on campus for longer periods of time. Anyone can also use cash or credit to purchase meals or food from any of the campus dining sites.

Employment opportunities will be available with dining services team. Students can check the website  at https://snhudining.com/culinary-philosophy/#joinOurTeam  for all available positions, and as always, SNHU will hold a student employment job fair in the fall.

Community members are encouraged to take only what they will eat. SNHU will work with ADC to educate the community on food waste as we all become more comfortable with this new meal plan structure. 

Anyone without a meal plan can access the dining center by purchasing a meal with the pricing structure below:

$10/breakfast

$14/lunch

$15/dinner

Given the “all you care to eat” nature of the Membership Meal Plan, individuals will only be able to access the first floor of the Dining Center if they swipe their ID (cash and card will also be accepted). We encourage the community to rethink our spaces on campus and to take advantage of the sustainable to-go options while meeting in other campus buildings if they are looking to eat with individuals who are not purchasing food from the Dining Center.

Students with a Membership Meal Plan can use their ID card at Einstein Bros. One swipe includes one sandwich or bagel, one side (listed below), and one drink (drip coffee, cold brew, tea, bottle water, or Einstein lemonade). Any additional items – including specialty coffee and teas – can be purchased using Dining Dollars, Penmen Cash, or cash/credit.

Einstein Bros. Bagels sides:

·        Strudel (strawberry or apple)

·        Chocolate chip cookie

·        Cheesy hashbrown puck

·        Apple

·        Orange

·        Yogurt (4oz)

·        House-made chips

Students with a Membership Meal Plan can use their ID card at Dunkin’. One swipe includes one sandwich or doughnut, hashbrowns, and one non-retail beverage (not bottled). Any additional items can be purchased using Dining Dollars, Penmen Cash, or cash/credit.