Meal Plans
and Dining

Meal plans provide access to savings and convenience in the
Culinary Center with a variety of flexible resident and
commuter plans.

All-You-Care-To-Enjoy Dining Location

Gold Rush Dining Center

Smoke and Fire provides a flavorful dining experience with features ranging from smoked meats, authentic Indian cuisine prepared by one of our in-house chefs, and all of your classic home cooked and international favorites.
Clarity -Allergies and medical dietary restrictions are important to us. At the Clarity station our culinary team prepares entrees made free of all 9 major allergens. If you have a food allergy or intolerance, or are craving a particular meal, please contact our Executive Chef, Jennifer at richmond@pennwest.edu.
Roots -The Gold Rush offers an entire station designed for our Vegetarian and Vegan students with delicious handcrafted entrees consisting of plant based proteins such as Eggplant Parmesan with Vegan Cheese, Spinach & Artichoke Stuffed Peppers, and Black Bean Kale Burgers.
Trattoria - Enjoy a taste of Italy brought to the Gold Rush at our pizza and pasta station. Every day you will be able to choose from a wide range of classic and specialty pizza and pasta options like our Vulcan favorite Bee Sting Pizza, and Firehouse Grilled Sausage Pasta.
Carvery - Our in-house deli, features fresh-roasted meats, a variety of signature cheeses and fresh veggies on fresh bread from our local bakery. Pair with an expanded array of premium salads and house-made kettle chips to make a delicious meal.
Craft Grillis our one-stop-shop for all of your grilled favorites like char-grilled Chicken, Pub Style Burgers, All Beef Hot Dogs, fresh fried French Fries and daily grill specials.
‍Sweet Rush is home to all of your favorite sweet treats made fresh daily by our in-house bakery team. Curb your sweet tooth with fresh house-made Gelato and Sorbet , weekly Bakery Pop Ups, and seasonal favorites like warm Apple Crisp.
‍Beverages - Pepsi fountain beverages, cold juices, infused water, coffee and tea – take your pick and stay hydrated.

Hours of Operation

Monday – Friday
7:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Saturday – Sunday
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Accepts: Meal Plans, Dine Dollars,
Shop Dollars, Credit and Debit Card

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Now conveniently located in the center of campus in Herron Hall, come and enjoy freshly prepared gourmet sushi rolls, and build your own Fusion and Poke Bowls at our Umami location.

Hours of OperationMonday – Friday
10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
‍Accepts: 1 Meal exchange per day, Dine Dollars, Shop Dollars, Credit and Debit CardMobile Ordering and Kiosk ordering available

New to campus this semester, head over to the Natali Student Center foryour one stop shop for any item your taste buds are in the mood for. Fromconvenient grab and go meals and beverages, donuts from our local partner Padiddle Donuts, paninis and sandwiches,salads, and more– there is something for everyone to enjoy. Not to mention We Proudly ServeStarbucks for all of your caffeine needs.

Flatz Daytime Location- Natali Level 1
Monday-Friday
7:30AM – 2:30 PM
Flatz Evening Eats Location - Natali Level 2
Monday- Friday | 4:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Saturday– Sunday | 4:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Accepts: 3 Meal exchanges per day, Dine Dollars, Shop Dollars, Credit and Debit Card Mobile Ordering and Pick Up and In-store ordering available

VulcanMarket micromarket is located in the Vulcan Village Clubhouse at our upper campus VulcanVillage apartments and is open to any student with a valid student ID. In ournew vending based location, customers have the option of choosing from a widearray of food and beverage options including meal exchange meals, bottled beveragesand snacks.

Hours of Operation
Open 24/7 with Student ID access
‍Accepts: 2 Meal exchanges per day, Dine Dollars, Shop Dollars, Credit and Debit Card

Vulcan Express micro market is located in the heart of campus on the second floorof the Natali Student Center. A widearray of menu offerings, snacks and beverages are available for convenientpick-up . With self-checkout kiosk and vending machines, students are able tostop by the market at any time that fits their busy schedules to purchase whatthey are in the mood for with their student ID.

Hours of OperationMonday-Friday
6:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Saturday-Sunday
8:00 AM-12:00 AM
‍Accepts: Meal exchanges, Dine Dollars, Shop Dollars,Credit and Debit Card

Chick-fil-A Express

Eat More Chicken at our Chick-fil-A Express located on level 1 of the Natali Student Center. A prime location for our Vulcan community – pick up a classic Chick-fil-a sandwich, market salad or gallon of our house-made lemonade to make any day better.

Hours of OperationMonday – Saturday
10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Accepts: Dine Dollars, Shop Dollars, Credit and Debit Card. Students with the Unlimited,19, 14 or 10 meal plans may use 1 meal exchange every Saturday during hours of operation.

convenient and flexible

Meal Plan Packages

Residential

Unlimited Meal Plan
$2,099
Unlimited Gold Rush dine-in meals
8 Retail/Gold Rush take-out meals per week
$150 Dine Dollars

19 Meal Plan
$2,015
19 meals per week
$200 Dine Dollars

14 Meal Plan
$1,930
14 meals per week
$200 Dine Dollars

10 Meal Plan
$1,836
10 meals per week
$200 Dine Dollars

Commuter
& Vulcan Villiage

40 Block Plan
$449
40 meals per semester
$100 Dine Dollars

75 Block Plan
$748
75 meals per semester
$100 Dine Dollars

Dining Memberships for Every Schedule and Budget
PennWest– California’s comprehensive dining membership program saves time and money, and helps you eat on campus whenever and however you like. There are four meal plans to choose from for residential students and six for commuters and Vulcan Village Residents, offering a plan that prevents you from ever having to worry about your next meal.

Dine Dollars, part of every meal plan membership, are accepted like cash at all of our dining locations on campus. You can use your Dine Dollars to purchase beverages, snacks and meals on campus for you and your friends, or spend them at Chick-fil-A for fresh made Lemonade, Cookies and Chicken sandwiches.

Don’t know how many Dine Dollars are remaining in your account? Do not worry–simply ask one of our cashiers to check your balance for you, or download the Transact Mobile app to conveniently track your meal plan usage throughout the semester.

All meals plans are added directly to your student ID for convenient use and can be used Monday- Sunday.

Meal Plan Basics
Q. Will my meals carry over if I don't use them all in one week?
A. Meals in the Unlimited, 19, 14, 10 meal plans do not carry over from week to week, and reset every Monday. Meals in one of the block plans – 75 or 40 - roll over from week to week and can be used throughout the duration of the semester. To get the best value, choose the meal plan membership that best fits your eating habits, budget and schedule.

Q. What happens to unused Dine Dollars at semester's end?
A. Unused Dine Dollars transfer from fall to spring semester, but don't transfer at the end of spring semester. They're not refundable and can't be transferred to the new academic year.

Q. What's a "missed meal factor"?
A. Because students don't generally eat all their meals each week, memberships are priced with that in mind. Students on memberships with fewer meals tend to eat a higher percentage of their meals, thus their per-meal cost is higher. No credit shall be given to students for meals missed on any meal plan.
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Meal Plansand Dining