If you are student who lives off campus, or a member of UMaine faculty or staff, you are welcome to participate in any UMaine Meal Plan. Review the Meal Plans for more details. You may also choose to load your MaineCard with either Dining Funds or Black Bear Bucks. Both are declining balance accounts from which your purchases can be deducted.

If you choose to participate in a meal plan, please submit a completed Commuter Meal Plan Contract.

Commuter students, faculty and staff may also add Dining Funds or Black Bear Bucks to their account. Visit Dining Funds vs. Black Bear Bucks for more details and a comparison.