On Campus Food & Dining Services

There are a variety of choices on campus including the all-you-care-to-eat dining facility POPs, the Campus Center Food Court, Starbucks and Books 'n Beans, the library cafe. 

Additional information and hours of operation are found at the Campus Dining website.

Both resident and commuter plans include meal swipes for entry into the all-you-care-to-eat dining location (Pop’s Dining Room) declining balance dollars that can be spent at any on-campus dining facility, Campus Center Market, We Proudly Serve Starbucks Café, Books ‘n Beans, and POPs. You may also use declining balance dollars to treat a guest to a meal.

It is the student’s responsibility to activate their meal plan card each academic year with Dining Services and to notify the Residence Life Office or a Dining Services Manager immediately if you are having any problems using the ID card, meal plan, or accessing/paying at any dining facility.

Resident Students

All resident students are required to be on a meal plan and are automatically enrolled in the All Access meal plan which offers  access to POPs and $150 declining balance dollars per semester. Resident students are also able to upgrade to the All Access VIP Plan, which provides an additional $50 declining balance dollars as well as 4 weekly Meal Exchanges at the Campus Center Market (1 per day). New resident students must maintain a minimum of the All Access Plan. Returning residents can also select the Weekly 14 meal plan -14 weekly swipes at Pop’s, $300 declining balance dollars and 4 weekly meal exchanges. Refer to Campus Dish for more information.

While residing on campus, meals at POPs are offered during regular hours of operation.  Enjoy as much food as you’d like while dining inside the dining hall and feel free to take a piece of fruit or snack to go to help you through the day. To-go meals are available in exchange of all-you-can-eat dining experience.

Commuter Students

Commuters have the option of purchasing a block or declining balance dollar meal plan. All pay options will be added to your student ID. Declining balance dollars have a $1 for $1 value and may be used at any on-campus dining location, including paying the door rate at POPs. Block meal plans offer several meal swipes for entry into POP’s as well as an amount of declining balance dollars. Block meal plans provide the best value for your dollar and are unrivaled anywhere in town!  All plans are also tax free!

• Commuter Block 10: 10 meal swipes at Pop’s for $97
• Commuter Block 25: 25 meal swipes at Pop’s and $50 declining balance dollars for $255
• Commuter Block 50: 50 meal swipes at Pop’s and $100 declining balance dollars for $485
• All Declining Balance dollars plans (choose any amount in blocks of $50)

You will also receive a 10% bonus on any amount of DB you add of $100 or more.

Campus dining services are provided under a sub-contractual arrangement.

Dietary Restrictions and Food Allergy Concerns

Please contact the Food Services Director to discuss your dietary restrictions or food allergy concerns.  Aramark is committed to your Health & Wellness .   

Aramark Sustainability Initiatives

Integral to Aramark's mission is its efforts to provide a sustainable dining experience within each of the campus' dining communities.  To that end, Aramark has developed and implemented Green Thread - a comprehensive set of programs and policies that weave throughout daily operations in order to raise environmental consciousness and provide sustainable solutions. 

Aramark Sustainability Initiatives at Farmingdale State College

Frequently Asked Questions

View our Frequently Asked Questions if you have any other questions about Campus Dining.