Resident Students
Enjoy unlimited access on resident plans.
The Gold and the Blue dining plans offer all-you-care-to-eat dining, outstanding value, and convenience to all students. Come in as often as you like for as much or as little as you like. There is no limit to the number of times you can enter Henry's Food Court each day or week. Please keep in mind that the Blue plans do not include access on weekends. First year resident students are required to choose the Colonel Gold, Colonel Gold Plus, or Colonel Gold Premier plan. Sophomore and Junior resident students are required to choose any Colonel Gold or Colonel Blue plan.
Resident students are entitled to four (4) bonus meals per semester. Bonus meals can be used for bringing a visitor in to Henry's to enjoy a meal with you.
Colonel Gold
Unlimited Access to Henry's Food Court Sunday-Saturday with $150 Dining Dollars & $50 Flex Dollars
Colonel Gold Plus
Unlimited Access to Henry's Food Court Sunday-Saturday with $150 Dining Dollars & $100 Flex Dollars
Colonel Gold Premier
Unlimited Access to Henry's Food Court Sunday-Saturday with $200 Dining Dollars & $200 Flex Dollars
Colonel Blue
Unlimited Access to Henry's Food Court Monday-Friday with $100 Dining Dollars & $50 Flex Dollars
Colonel Blue Plus
Unlimited Access to Henry's Food Court Monday-Friday with $100 Dining Dollars & $150 Flex Dollars
Colonel Blue Premier
Unlimited Access to Henry's Food Court Monday-Friday with $150 Dining Dollars & $250 Flex Dollars.
Senior Value Plan*
*Senior resident students (who have completed 90 credits or more) may choose any Colonel plan, including the Senior Value Plan.
A meal plan swipe may now be used in any of our three retail food outlets. This meal plan retail swipe or "Cash Equivalency" provides an alternative option for a meal solution at "Grill Works" or "Which Wich" in Rifkin on the first floor of Henry Student Center or at "Greens to Go" in the Stark Learning Center.
- The "Cash Equivalency" value is $5.25 at breakfast.
- The "Cash Equivalency" value is $6.65 at lunch, dinner, and late night.
When menu selections are at or below the cash equivalency value for that meal --- then simply one swipe and done. If selections exceed the cash equivalency value --- then dining dollars, flex, cash or credit card may be used to cover and complete the transaction. All entrees, sides and beverages are available toward the cash equivalency meal plan swipe with the exception of premium bottled beverages.
NOTE: When a meal plan swipe is used in the cafeteria on 3rd floor of Henry's then the cash equivalency option would not be available for that meal period. Otherwise the Cash Equivalency swipe may be used once during each meal period each day. If you have questions about your bonus meals or the meal plan equivalency, please contact Dining Services at (570) 408-3993.
| Location | Unlimited Access* | Cash Equivalency Accepted | Dining/Flex Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry's Dining Hall (3rd floor) | YES | N/A | YES |
| Rifkin Cafe (Burgers + Fries) | NO | YES | YES |
| Rifkin Cafe (Which Wich) | NO | YES | YES |
| Stark Learning Center (Greens to Go) | NO | YES | YES |
| Simms Center (Starbucks) | NO | NO | YES |
| Stark Learning Center (P.O.D. Market) | NO | NO | YES |
*Unlimited access refers to the Colonel Blue, Colonel Blue Plus, Colonel Gold and Colonel Gold Plus meal plans. For more information on meal plans, please visit the Meal Plans page external website.
Meal periods for cash equivalency and board swipe usage are as follows:
| Meal Period | Hours Available |
|---|---|
| Breakfast | 7:00am - 10:49am |
| Lunch | 10:50am - 4:30pm |
| Dinner | 4:31pm - 7:30pm |
| Late Night | 7:31pm - 9:00pm |
| Brunch (weekend only) | 10:00am - 4:30pm |
Meal Plan FAQ
Does my tuition bill include the price of the meal plan?
Does my tuition bill include the price of the meal plan?
Residence hall and meal plan charges are listed separately from tuition charges, but are included on your invoice.
If paying through Touchnet (Web Payment Gateway), can the Dining Service plans be added to the payment plan, and how do I go about it?
If paying through Touchnet (Web Payment Gateway), can the Dining Service plans be added to the payment plan, and how do I go about it?
Meal plans are automatically added to the payment plans when the charge is added to your bill. Your bill will be automatically adjusted for the next payment that is due and withheld from your cash account or charged to your credit card.
Do I have to have a meal plan?
Do I have to have a meal plan?
All resident students MUST choose one of the Colonel Meal Plans. Commuter and off-campus students are not required to have a meal plan, but may chose any of the Colonel or Commuter plans.
Can I choose any plan that I want?
Can I choose any plan that I want?
All first-time first year students residing on campus MUST choose the Gold, Gold Plus, or Gold Premier Plan only. All sophomore and junior residents are required to choose one of our resident meal plans, excluding the Senior Value Plan. Any Resident Senior (students who have completed at least 90 credits or more by the first day of class) can choose the Senior Value Plan, if desired. All other students may choose a plan most suited to their individual needs.
What is the Senior Value Plan?
What is the Senior Value Plan?
Can I change my meal plan selection?
Can I change my meal plan selection?
What plans are offered to Commuters?
What plans are offered to Commuters?
Where can I get a Commuter Meal Plan?
Where can I get a Commuter Meal Plan?
Commuter student meal plans can be purchased online via the following link:
Purchase a Commuter Student Meal Plan external website
If you are a commuter student and wish to purchase a Colonel meal plan, please email studentmeals@wilkes.edu email link with your name, WIN, and plan choice.
What are Dining and Flex Dollars?
What are Dining and Flex Dollars?
Dining Dollars are funds added directly to your Wilkes University ID card. Dining Dollars may be used at any dining outlet on campus, including Henry’s Food Court, Which Which and Starbucks at Gambini's.
Flex Dollars are similar to Dining Dollars and may be redeemed at any Dining Service location, the Colonel Corner Campus Store and other participating locations.
Important Note: When all Dining Dollars are spent from your account, your Flex Dollars will begin to be used in the Dining Service outlets. This will not happen until all Dining Dollars are exhausted from your account.
If all of the Dining/Flex Dollars are not used at the end of the semester, can they be carried over to the next semester?
If all of the Dining/Flex Dollars are not used at the end of the semester, can they be carried over to the next semester?
How do I add Dining/Flex Dollars to my Wilkes ID Account?
How do I add Dining/Flex Dollars to my Wilkes ID Account?
How do I keep track of the amount of Dining/Flex Dollars I have left?
How do I keep track of the amount of Dining/Flex Dollars I have left?
studentmeals@wilkes.edu email link with your request.
Where can I find meal plan pricing?
Where can I find meal plan pricing?
Who do I contact if I have more questions?
Who do I contact if I have more questions?
Dining Dollars
Dining Dollars are accepted at any of our dining service operations. Your account works just like a debit card. Simply present your Wilkes University ID at the time of purchase and the total will be deducted from your account. Dining Dollars are available for purchase online via the following link. The added funds will be available for use as soon as they appear on the account.
Purchase Dining and Flex Dollars external website
Flex Dollars
Flex dollars are accepted at all on-campus locations, as well as any of the participating off-campus locations. Your account works just like a debit card. Simply present your Wilkes University ID at the time of purchase and the total will be deducted from your account. Flex Dollars are available for purchase on the Wilkes Portal under the Student tab. In the Housing and Dining section, there is a link to GET Funds. The added funds will be available for use as soon as they appear on the account.
Flex Dollar Participating Locations
Amber Indian Express
Amber Indian Express
Amigons Diner
Amigons Diner
Applebee's Grill + Bar
Applebee's Grill + Bar
Asian Kitchen
Asian Kitchen
121 S. Main Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
(570) 822-0302
The Burnt Norton
The Burnt Norton
Coca Cola
Coca Cola
Colonel Corner (Barnes & Noble)
Colonel Corner (Barnes & Noble)
Eden-A Vegan Café
Eden-A Vegan Café
Franco's Pizzeria & Italian Restorante
Franco's Pizzeria & Italian Restorante
IHOP
IHOP
770 Kidder Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
(570) 846 - 4893
Corelife Eatery Wilkes
Corelife Eatery Wilkes
La Cantina Amigon
La Cantina Amigon
Moe's Southwest Grill
Moe's Southwest Grill
Rodano's Pizza
Rodano's Pizza
53 Public Square
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
(570) 829-6444
Sheetz
Sheetz
464 Wilkes-Barre Twnp Blvd
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
(570) 822-6437
Commuter Students
Commuter Students may purchase any of the above plans, with the exception of the Senior Value Plan, and are also offered the following Commuter Plans to accommodate their dining needs.
- 30 Block Meal Plan
- 60 Block Meal Plan + $100 Flex Dollars
A Block Meal is redeemable in Henry's Food Court. Simply present your Wilkes University ID at the time of purchase and the meal will be deducted from your account. Use them as often as you like. Meals will carry over between Summer, Fall, and Spring semesters, and additional meals may be purchased throughout the year. Unused meals are eliminated as of Spring Commencement.
Purchasing a Meal Plans
Resident students select their meal plans at the time of completing their housing contract. Faculty, staff and commuter student meal plans can be purchased below. If you are a commuter student and wish to purchase a Colonel plan, please email studentmeals@wilkes.edu email link with your name, WIN, and plan choice.
- Purchase a Commuter Student Meal Plan external website
- Purchase a Faculty and Staff Purchase a meal plan external website
- Purchase Dining and Flex Dollars external website
These links can also be found in the Wilkes Portal external website.
For more information, view our dining website external website.
You may also contact us by phone (570-408-3993) or by email:
- Students: studentmeals@wilkes.edu email link
- Faculty and Staff: facstaffmeals@wilkes.edu email link