Dining Services | Colby College | Meal Plans

Resident Meal Plan
This plan allows students unlimited access to the dining halls during posted hours and is automatically billed to all students living on campus. Please note there is a 15 minute delay between swipes before re-entry. This plan also includes 5 guest meals per semester.
Alternate Meal Plan
Students living in the Harold and Bibby Alfond Residence Complex or the Bill & Joan Alfond Main Street Commons will receive a cost reduction of $2,505 per semester and will receive 100 meals per semester.

Where can I use meal swipes?
Meal swipes can be used all across campus! Use for access to one of our three all-you-care-to-eat dining halls in Dana, Foss, or Roberts or for a meal exchange combo at The Spa, The Pub, or the Colby Eats food truck.
How frequently can I swipe?
Once you swipe for entry to a dining hall or for a meal exchange combo, you will have to wait 15 minutes to be able to use another swipe or place a mobile order.
Can I treat a friend or family member to a meal?
Each meal plan includes 5 guest meals that can be used for a friend or family member. Otherwise, meal plan swipes are intended to be used only by the meal plan holder.
What is included in a “Pick 4 Meal” exchange at The Spa?
Use a meal swipe at The Spa for your choice of entrée + 2 sides + fountain beverage. More of a snacker? You could also choose 3 sides + fountain beverage if you want.
Can I use the Inspired Eats space in Dana?
Absolutely! The Inspired Eats space in Dana is entirely free of the top 9 food allergens (and gluten!) to ensure that every one at Colby can feel confident eating at the table.
To protect the integrity of the space from cross-contamination, the door requires you to badge in with your Colby ID - just to serve as a small moment to pause and make sure nothing is being brought in from other stations.
Why is the food different than the menu?
This could be for one of two reasons:
Our chefs spend a great deal of time thinking through each day's menu offerings, however it's not uncommon for orders and deliveries from our numerous vendor partners to force pivots on what was planned.
And while we do our very best to update our menu as things change, it's also possible that a menu item was so popular that we had to offer up an alternate selection for that station.
I have a mobility challenge. Is support available when I’m dining on campus?
Yes! If you have a mobility challenge, you are welcome to bring your backpack into the dining hall to help transport personal items more easily. Our cashiers are also happy to help - just let them know you’d like to be connected with a dining attendant. A dining attendant can assist with carrying items and accessing food to make your dining experience more comfortable. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to ask. We’re here to help!
My card isn't working or my meal plan isn't loaded - what should I do?
Send us an email to diningadmin@colby.edu including your full name and ID number so we can quickly assist you!
How can I share my idea or craving with you?
Do tell! We would love to hear all your ideas and menu requests by submitting a virtual comment card. Please leave your email so we can follow-up with you!