Fall 2020 Meal Plan Frequently Asked Questions

Right now, the retail dining on Campus is closed until further notice. The only food service option available for Fall 2020 will be the meal pick up service for housing residents. For information on Vending Machine locations, visit our Dining Services Page

 There is a shopping center adjacent to campus that features a Ralph’s Supermarket.

Voluntary meal plans are available for students living at UVA and QUAD.

First visit Fall 2020 Meal Plans and click on Weekly Menus.  Look over what packages you want, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, or all three? You will be able to choose 5 meals per week or 7 meals per week,  whichever suits your lifestyle and schedule.

Meals will be selected and purchased online weekly. All meals are prepackaged and will be available for pickup on Tuesday and Fridays. 

All meals will be ordered through Red Tail Catering. For complete menus and ingredient lists, visit Fall 2020 Weekly Menus

Students will pay for their weekly meals using a Credit Card or Debit Card when they select their options for that week. 

Not at this time. Currently, the minimum amount of meals you can purchase is 5. 

There are Vegetarian options on each Meal Plan. If you have food intolerance/allergies there is a place to list them on the ordering  page and someone from Red Tail Catering will get in contact with you if they have any questions regarding the information you provided. 

No. Condiments, utensils, napkins, plates, etc., will not be provided.

Keep them in your refrigerator until you are ready to eat. Then simply microwave to warm up and enjoy.

Yes, meal boxes will come with heating and storage instructions.

Follow all instructions that come with your meals. Always keep packaged meals refrigerated.

For basic food safety tips click here.

Please contact

CSUSM Dining Services - Janelle Temnick dining@csusm.edu 

Red Tail Catering - James Stewart redtailcatering@yahoo.com

If you are unable to pick up your meals on Tuesdays from 11:30-1:30 or Friday 11:30-1:30, please email dining@csusm.edu to let us know. We will work with you to set up a time during normal business hours to pick them up.