First-Year Student Questions?
Welcome to Texas Tech University!
We understand college can be confusing and the last thing you need to worry about is food! Hospitality Services makes it easy for you to eat when you want, where you want all over campus. To help, the following is a list of questions you may have regarding your Dining Plan, Dining Bucks, and Dining on Campus.
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When do I pick a Dining Plan?
When you apply online for your Texas Tech University Student Housing, you must select a dining plan.
Which plan should I get?
Here is an estimated breakdown of the dining plan levels:
- RED & BLACK
- Biggest eaters with lots of on-campus snacking
- MATADOR
- 'Middle-of-the-road' eaters, almost all meals with snacking
How do Dining Bucks work?
Each time you purchase food with your dining plan, it deducts Dining Bucks from your balance right through your student University ID card. When you use your dining plan, you receive a 25% discount at all Hospitality Services locations.
Where is my Dining Plan?
Your dining plan is on your University ID Card.
How do I access or know my Dining Bucks balance?
When you purchase food from any Hospitality Services location your balance will pop-up on the register. You can also access your balance online with your eRaider info at ttu-sp.transactcampus.com/eAccounts.
Do I have to have a Dining Plan?
As an on campus resident, students are required to have a dining plan and will receive all the benefits of dining on campus.
What if my plan isn't right for me?
Dining plans can be changed through the 20th class day of each semester. Dining Bucks can be added at any time during the fall or spring semester.
What if I run out of Dining Bucks?
You can add Dining Bucks at any time during the fall or spring semester at
ttu-sp.transactcampus.com/eAccounts.
How are Dining Plans billed?
Your Dining Plan is billed 60% in the fall and 40% in the spring as part of your combined Housing and Hospitality Services contract but your Dining Bucks are split 50% in the fall and 50% in the spring.
Do Dining Bucks rollover?
Dining Bucks automatically carry over from Fall to Spring semester, giving you more time and flexibility to enjoy your balance. However, any unused Dining Bucks will expire at the end of the Spring semester. This policy helps ensure that all students benefit from consistent, high-quality dining experiences throughout the year, without a rate increase. It also allows campus dining to manage resources efficiently while continuing to provide the variety and value you expect.
Where can I eat?
You can use your Dining Bucks at any Hospitality Services location on campus.
Dining Loactions Map
Where is the best value on campus?
Students get the most bang for their Dining Bucks by eating at
The Fresh Plate at Wall/Gates.
What if I have special diet needs?
Contact our on-staff dietitian at 806.742.1360 or smartchoices@ttu.edu for assistance in locating meals to accommodate your special diet needs.
What if I have questions later?
You can contact Hospitality Services directly at 806.742.1360, or email hospitality@ttu.edu for more info.
Hospitality Services
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Address
Texas Tech University, Box 42184, Wiggins Complex / 3211 18th Street, Lubbock, TX 79409 -
Phone
Hospitality Services Administrative office | Monday-Friday 8am-5pm | 806.742.1360 -
Email
hospitality@ttu.edu