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Faculty Staff Dining Plans

Dining Services is proud to introduce new faculty staff dining plans.

As a member of the Virginia Tech community, you'll have access to some of the best campus food in the country with an incredible variety of healthy and delicious options. We operate 10 dining centers with 56 venues along with two food trucks, allowing us to serve meals 19 hours a day.

Faculty/Staff

Meal flexibility when you need it

  • Cost: $265
  • Bonus 7% in Declining Balance Dollars
  • Total: $285.55

Faculty Staff Plans FAQ

Will Faculty Staff Dining Plans be available beyond the 2026 Spring Semester?

  • Dining Services will continue offering the Faculty/Staff dining plans moving forward. This isn’t a one-time offer—we designed these plans to provide a convenient, flexible option for you whenever you’re on campus.

Am I able to purchase additional funds if I use my declining balance before the end of the semester?

  • No. The $265 plan amount cannot be increased, and additional funds cannot be added to maximize the 7% bonus.

Am I able to purchase more than the $250 plan amount to maximize my 7% bonus?

  • No. The $250 plan amount cannot be increased, and additional funds cannot be added to maximize the 7% bonus.

Am I able to add small increments to my plan, similar to student flex additions?

  • No. The current Flex Plan will be discontinued for students after this year, pending Board of Visitors approval this spring.

Will there be a Faculty Staff Dining Plan available over the summer?

  • The Faculty/Staff plans are currently available only during the academic year.

What happens if I don’t use my declining balance funds before the end of the semester?

  • Declining Balance Dollars will roll over from fall to spring as long as a spring plan is purchased. All remaining funds must be used by the close of business on the last day of spring semester exams. They do not carry over to the next academic year.

Does the Faculty Staff Plan give me access to the same discount that students get with their plans?

  • The current student Flex Plans include a set base cost that allows students to make purchases at a discounted rate. These plans will be replaced by a new dining plan structure pending BOV approval this spring, and the base cost will be removed. Declining Balance Dollars will not receive discounts and will be spent dollar‑for‑dollar in our dining centers.

Is there a Declining Balance Plan refund policy?

  • If you need to cancel your Faculty/Staff Declining Balance Plan, a $17.50 administrative fee will be assessed, and your remaining balance will be refunded.

Does the plan apply for DC area or Roanoke employees?

  • No. The Faculty Staff Dining Plan is only available at our Blacksburg campus.

Am I able to purchase more than the $265 plan amount to maximize my 7% bonus?

  • No. The $265 plan amount cannot be increased, and additional funds cannot be added to maximize the 7% bonus.