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Campus Dining Meal Plan for Resident Students:
Please note - All resident student are automatically enrolled in the meal plan by the Student Billing Office as part of their Residence Hall agreement.

The Declining Credit Balance (DCB) Meal Plan offers students the flexibility to eat when and where they desire, choosing between the two locations on campus, the Dining Hall and Café a la cart in the Campus Center. Resident Students begin each semester with a balance of $1400. For your convenience, a Meal Plan Budget Card is offered here to be used as a guideline to assist resident students in budgeting their Declining Credit Balance Funds.
Meal Plan Budget Card

Campus Dining Meal Plan Option for Non Resident Students, Faculty and Staff:

Beacon Bucks Card
Opening a Beacon Bucks Account is a fast, safe and convenient method of managing campus life.

  • Declining Credit Balance money management tool activated through your SMCC ID card.
  • Present your SMCC ID and your dining services purchases will be automatically deducted from your personal Beacon Bucks Account.
  • All your Dining Services purchases are tax free when you use the Beacon Bucks Card.
  • Beacon Bucks may be used to purchase meals in the Dining Hall and/or at Café a la cart.
  • As a one time incentive for opening your account, you’ll receive additional Beacon Bucks depending on your purchase level! A minimum deposit of $50 is required to open an account. Stay tuned for details on where and when to open your account.

(Please note: Resident students who add funds on their card when and if they run out of meal plan funds are not eligible for the one time incentive.)

Purchase Level to open account
$50 (minimum)
$75
$100
Beacon Bucks put on your SMCC ID
$55
$82
$110

Once your Beacon Bucks account is opened you may continue to add funds to your account, with a minimum addition of $10.00.

FAQ’s
Q. I am a resident Student, what are my meal plan options?
A. All resident students are automatically enrolled in the Declining Credit Balance (DCB) Meal Plan. Each semester, students have $1400 to spend in the Dining Hall and/or Café a la cart.

Q. I live off campus, what are my meal plans options?
A. Non resident Students as well as Faculty and Staff are eligible and encouraged to open a Beacon Bucks account.

Q. Will the balance on my meal plan rollover each semester?
A. Any remaining balance in a resident student’s debit card account shall be retained by the student from the Fall to Spring semester. A resident student’s unexpended balance at the end of the Spring semester of the academic year will be either retained for use during the next following Summer program in which the student is enrolled, or forfeited at the end of the Spring semester if the student has not enrolled in a Summer program.

Q. May I add addition funds to my meal plan if I run out of funds before the semester is over?
A. Any resident student wishing to add additional funds on their card may do so at any time.

Q. May I treat guests on with my meal plan DCB and / or with my Beacon Bucks?
A. Yes, it is your meal plan and / or your Beacon Bucks, which you may use as you wish to pay for guests and/or family. However, please remember this will result in a more rapid depletion of your funds.

Lost Meal Cards
Please report any lost meal card to Campus Security immediately.

Using your Meal Card
Your SMCC College ID Card can be your ticket to the outlets on campus. With the purchase of a Beacon Bucks account, simply present your ID when you visit for meals in the Dining Hall or Café a la cart in the campus center. Each time, your purchases are deducted from your balance.

Please treat your SMCC student ID (meal plan card) as a credit card. DO NOT lend it to anyone or borrow one from someone else. Fraudulent lending of your ID card will result in your ID being confiscated and sent to Office of Housing and Residence Life for further action.

Dietary Requirements
Do you have particular dietary needs? No problem! Our Campus Dining Services Program will try our best to accommodate your special dietary requirements. For more information, please contact us at extension 4566.

Sick Trays
Sick trays are available for resident students. If you are feeling under the weather we recommend you visit the RA on duty who will then contact dining services to make arrangements to get a meal for you.

Campus Dining Policies and Procedures
One of our main goals is to provide a pleasant, clean, comfortable and satisfying dining experience. In order the meet this goal, we need your help in adhering to the following procedures:

  • Please clear your table when you have finished dining and make the table available for others.
  • Please do not take dishes or utensils from the dining area.
  • Anyone caught pilfering food from any Dining Services location will be referred to the Office of Housing and Residence Life for further action.

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