CURTIS DINING FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHEN DOES MY DINING PLAN BEGIN & END?

The dining plan for the 2023 school year begins with brunch on August 27, 2023. It ends with dinner on May 8, 2024.

HOW DOES MY MEAL PLAN WORK?

To use your dining plan, simply join us in Gould Dining Hall for a meal and swipe your Curtis ID card at the cashier’s stand upon entry! This will deduct one meal from your weekly balance. You can only swipe for one meal during each meal period.

WHAT ARE DINING DOLLARS AND WHERE CAN I USE THEM?

Each meal plan contains a set amount of Dining Dollars each semester. Your Dining Dollars reset at the start of each semester. Any leftover Dining Dollars at the end of the semester do not roll over into the following semester or year. You can use your Dining Dollars to purchase items at the Pop-up Market, which also offers a weekly Produce Market and a monthly bulk grocery pre-order option. You can also use Dining Dollars to purchase additional meals for yourself, guests & visitors, or friends & faculty that may be dining with you.

Your Dining Dollars are stored on your Curtis ID, just like your meal swipes. To use them, just let the cashier know that you would like to pay with Dining Dollars.

WHAT IF I HAVE A GUEST WITH ME WHO DOESN’T HAVE A DINING PLAN?

Feel free to use your Dining Dollars to treat your guests to a meal!

HOW CAN I FIND OUT HOW MANY DINING DOLLARS I HAVE LEFT AND WHAT CAN I DO IF I RUN OUT?

If you’d like to know how many Dining Dollars you have remaining, bring your card to the cashier’s stand and they will run a balance inquiry for you. If you run out of Dining Dollars, you can replenish them by adding funds to your Curtis Debit account with the bursar’s office.

WHO CAN I CONTACT IF I HAVE A COMMENT OR SUGGESTION?

We encourage you to fill out one of our comment cards, found at the cashier stand & in the dining room, and post it on our feedback board in the dining room!

You are also welcome to reach out to our Director of Dining, Natalie Armentrout, and she would be more than happy to chat! You can often find her in the dining hall or you can email her at: natalie.armentrout@curtis.edu

WHAT IF I HAVE A SPECIAL DIETARY OR NUTRITIONAL NEED?

We serve many students with food allergies and dietary needs! The dining services team is well-trained in food allergy awareness and offers several options for students with food allergies and celiac disease. This includes communication about and modification to existing menu items, special preparation of menu items, and access to special products as agreed upon with students.

Ingredients and allergen information for menu items can be found on our online menus, and allergen information can be found on our station signage within our cafés. Daily menus for each café can be accessed at curtis.cafebonappetit.com. Menus can be filtered to streamline searching using the dietary preferences filter.

Further questions about ingredients can be answered by our trained managers/chefs onsite. Our Dining Director, Natalie Armentrout, is here to assist with any dietary questions or concerns you may have. We also work closely with The University of Pennsylvania’s Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.

We understand that our guests with special dietary needs, albeit food allergies, celiac disease, lactose intolerance, or any other medically necessary diet simply want a safe place to make food choices, quickly. Each student must determine their own level of comfort when making selections within our café.

Please feel free to reach out to Natalie if you have any questions, need more details, or just want to provide useful feedback!