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Dining After Your First Year

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As you continue your academic journey at Duke University, we would like to remind you that dining on campus may look slightly different after your first year. The First-Year Dining Plan utilizes the Board Plan and Food Points, while Upperclass Dining Plans utilize Food Points only, giving you the freedom to use your Food Points at any time and any Duke Dining location during operational hours. In addition to your new dining plan options, we encourage you to explore the program offerings below and experience more of what Duke Dining has to offer!

-Cooking Classes & Chef Demos-Learn to cook by attending our free hands-on cooking classes and chef demos! Find out more here!

-Reusable Containers & Mugs-If you have a dining plan you are already enrolled in the Reusable Container program! Just ask for a container when placing your in-person order. Bring in a reusable mug and receive a 20% discount on brewed coffee and fountain beverages at the these locations! Find out more about sustainable dining at Duke here!

-Ask Me Food Allergy Program-provides an easily identifiable allergen representative who can address allergen or dietary concerns at Duke Dining locations. Find out more here!

-Mystery Diner-Want free food? Become a Mystery Diner and provide feedback to earn free meals. Find out more here!

-DUSDAC-Get involved with the Duke University Student Dining Advisory Committee and become a represent the student voice for Duke Dining menus, locations, and programming. Find out more here!

-Dining at The Commons-The Commons offers full-service table dining for dinner and accepts Food Points! Make your reservations and find the menu here!

Duke Dine-Out-Order ahead and skip the line with Duke Dine-Out, Duke Dining’s mobile ordering program! Find out more here!

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