DINING ON CAMPUS
Housing staff and student representatives work closely with our campus food service provider Chartwells "Warrior Eats" to ensure that residents have the best possible dining experience.
Warrior Eats offers a variety of meal plans that include “swipes” and "flex dollars" to use around campus. To ensure you have just the right amount of dining dollars – not too little or too many – make sure to select a dining plan that fits your personal eating habits and lifestyle. Visit "Defining Your Meal Plan Funds" from the FAQ below to learn more about each type of fund, where it can be used, and what term it is active.
Did you know that campus dining has their own website and app? On the Dine on Campus platforms, students can
- View daily dining menus
- View hours of operation
- Recharge their meal plan
- Submit feedback or ideas
Students are also encouraged to submit dining feedback via text-to-chat at (209) 841-0772 or email warrioreats@csustan.edu.
Frequently Asked Questions
For more information about special or restrictive diets, allergies, or menu options, please contact Warrior Eats directly at warrioreats@csustan.edu. You can also text-to-chat with the Warrior Eats team by texting 209-841-0772.
There are three types of funds included in every meal plan: swipes, flex, and Canteen Cash.
| Fund Type | Accepted Venues | Active | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal Swipe | Main Dining |
|
Each Semester |
| Flex Dollars | All (up to $100 at Canteens) |
|
End of Academic Year |
| Canteen Cash |
|
|
End of Academic Year |
*Following the end of fall term, campus and Housing "shut down" for winter break. During this time, campus dining is closed. Over Winter Intersession, the only on-campus dining locations are typically the Canteens and Starbucks (limited hours). Students can use leftover Canteen Cash from fall during this time until Spring Meal Plans are loaded.
Residents have a 10-day window following the contracted move-in day to make changes to their meal plan selection via the Housing Portal.
Your meal plan starts on the contracted move-in day.
Dining services are typically unavailable on holidays when the campus is closed, including a two-week shutdown period following fall move out in December. Service is extremely limited during winter intersession and, during that time, only Canteen Cash leftover from fall can be used.
There are no meal plans offered over summer.
Meal Plans are loaded onto Warrior ID cards, turning your ID into a debit card that can be used at dining venues on campus. Main Dining will deduct swipes or flex, and other venues will deduct flex dollars or Canteen Cash. Your plan is active on Move-In Day.
Check out the "Defining Your Meal Plan Funds" section above for full details about each fund and their accepted venue.
For more details about dining hours and locations, visit the Dine on Campus website. Venues are subject to change as adjusted by Chartwells/Warrior Eats.
To view how many swipes, flex or Canteen Cash you have left on your card, visit www.warriorcard.com.
If your Warrior Card is lost or stolen, get a new card by visiting the OIT Help Desk on the second floor of the library. Replacement cards may be subject to a fee of $5.00.
First and foremost - don't put cash in the machine unless you have the exact change!
The Canteen is self-service, grab-and-go dining option located in the Village Cafe and the first floor of the library. $100 worth of flex dollars are automatically eligible to be used at Canteen locations. Follow the instructions on the kiosk screen for additional details but, essentially, it's swipe and go!
Please reach out to Warrior Eats directly at warrioreats@csustan.edu for full details about requesting a meal plan exemption.
Updated: February 23, 2026