Frequently Asked Questions
Am I required to be on a meal plan?
Click Enter to see the detailsIf you are living on-campus, yes. All WIT, MassArt, and MCPHS resident students are required to participate in a meal plan. We have worked with each campus to determine minimum meal plan requirements based on your housing assignment or class standing. Check the full list of meal plans HERE.
If you are living off-campus, no. However, depending on how close you are to any of our dining locations and how often you are on campus, it may be worth investigating whether one of our Commuter Meal Plans will help make your days a little easier.
I am a WIT student who lives off campus. How do I purchase a meal plan?
Click Enter to see the detailsIf you are a WIT commuter student wishing to add a meal plan, please click HERE to begin the process.
When you follow the link above, you will see that the third option down is labelled - "Meal Plan Modification: Modify Current or Request a New Meal Plan", please click on this option and complete the process to select and add a non-residential meal plan to your account. The plan will be added to your campus ID and the cost will be added to your student bill. Please note that our full residential meal plans are also available to you if you feel that the more extensive options would be a better fit for your dining needs and schedule.
I am a MassArt student who lives off-campus. How do I purchase a meal plan?
Click Enter to see the detailsIf you are a MassArt commuter student wishing to add a meal plan, please click HERE to begin the process.
Log-in with your MassArt credentials and select "Meal Plan Options" and then "Dining Plans" from the left menu. If not already displayed correctly, click on the semester drop-down menu and select the upcoming semester. Expand the "Change My Meal Plan" option that appears below and choose from the meal plan options that are available to you. Click on "Purchase Meal Plan" to confirm your selected option.
The options listed on this page are the only ones available to you. Meal plan updates will take 2-3 business days to process before the change is reflected on your MassArt bill. Please email housing@massart.edu if you have any questions or encounter any problems accessing the site.
I am a MCPHS student who live-off campus. How do I purchase a meal plan?
Click Enter to see the detailsIf you are a MCPHS commuter student wishing to add a meal plan, please click HERE to begin the process.
When you follow the link, please select the commuter meal plan you would like to add to your account. The plan will be added to your MCPHS ID and the cost will be added to your student bill. The options listed on this page are the only ones available to you. Meal Plan updates will take 2-3 business days to process before the change is reflected on your bill. Please email residencelife@mphs.edu with any questions.
I am a WIT student who lives in Simmon's South Hall. What are my options?
Click Enter to see the detailsIf you are a WIT student living in Simmon's University South Hall, you have the option to eat at both Simmons and COF Dining locations across WIT, MassArt, & MCPHS campuses.
Your South Hall Plan, which can be used at COF Dining locations, includes 65 meal swipes and 400 dining points loaded onto your WIT ID card. Your Simmons dining plan, however, will only work at Simmons dining locations.
Questions regarding the South Hall Plan can be directed to Corey Braxton, WIT Associate Director for Dining, at braxtonc@wit.edu. Please note that all matters related to the meal plan being offered through Simmons will be managed by Simmons University.
I am a WIT student who lives in Emerson's 80 Boylston Street. What are my options?
Click Enter to see the detailsIf you are a WIT student living in Emerson's 80 Boylston Street, you have the option to eat at both Emerson College and COF Dining locations across WIT, MassArt, & MCPHS campuses.
Your 80 Boylston Street Plan, which can be used at COF Dining locations, includes 65 meal swipes and 400 dining points loaded onto your WIT ID card. Your Emerson dining plan, however, will only work at Emerson dining locations.
Questions regarding the 80 Plan can be directed to Corey Braxton, WIT Associate Director for Dining, at braxtonc@wit.edu. Please note that all matters related to the meal plan being offered through Emerson will be managed by Emerson College.
How do the meal plans work?
Click Enter to see the detailsOur meal plans are designed for your convenience to be used across the WIT, MassArt, and MCPHS campuses. At the start of each semester, depending on your meal plan selection, the total number of Meal Swipes and Dining Points will be loaded onto your Student ID.
Meal Swipes can be used in Beatty Dining Commons for all-you-care-to-eat dining. If you cannot make it to Beatty, you can use your Meal Swipes on select items at Kennedy Cafe and EAT>Food Market. At the close of each semester, any remaining Meal Swipes expire and are non-refundable.
For resident students with Dining Points only plans, you are welcome to dine and shop at all locations. To gain entry to Beatty Dining Commons, you will pay the applicable meal period door rate. Unused Dining Points rollover from fall to spring semester with the continued participation in a meal plan; at the close of the academic year, unused Dining Points expire and are non-refundable.
If you have any questions about your meal plan or meal plan options, please contact us at EatAtCOF.USA@sodexo.com.
What is All-You-Care-to-Eat Dining?
Click Enter to see the detailsAll-You-Care-to-Eat Dining is exactly what it sounds like. Upon entry to Beatty Dining Commons, whether you used a Meal Swipe or paid the applicable door rate, you have unlimited access to all the delicious and nutritious offers available. If you find yourself looking for seconds or are finished with your main course and are craving something indulgent - simply walk back into the serving area and select what you like.
What is Take 3 Meal Exchange?
Click Enter to see the detailsIf you cannot make it to Beatty Dining Commons, you can use your meal swipes at Kennedy Cafe and EAT> Food Market as part of our Take 3 Meal Exchange program. You can select items numbered 1-3 to build a complete meal. #1 items are the mains, #2 items are a side or dessert, and #3 items are beverages. To put simply, 1+2+3 = meal swipe.
I have a guest/visitor with me, can I use a swipe to get them into Beatty Dining Commons?
Click Enter to see the detailsYour Meal Swipes are non-transferrable. If you have a guest or visitor with you and you want to eat at Beatty, you can pay the door rate using either your Dining Points, Dining Flex, Credit/Debit Card, or Cash.
If Beatty Dining Commons is All-You-Care-to-Eat, can I take my meal to-go?
Click Enter to see the detailsYes. Your day is busy, and we understand that you may not have time to sit in the Dining Commons. You are more than welcome to participate in our Green-to-Go container program (WasteWatch REUSE) and take your meal to-go. Here's how it works:
- Purchase your container for $5 (a one-time fee) from the cashier at the entrance of Beatty Dining Commons.
- Fill your container with your meal.
- Exit Beatty Dining Commons and eat your meal.
- Give your container a quick rinse.
- Return your container in the designated bin at the entrance to Beatty Dining Commons.
- Ask for a new container if you will not be dining in or get a carabiner to exchange for a new container at no cost for the next time you want your meal to go.
There are a few things about the WasteWatch REUSE program that you should be aware of:
- If you lose your container or carabiner, you will be required to purchase a new one.
- You cannot dine-in at Beatty Dining Commons and also take a meal to-go.
Watch this short video to learn more about the program.
I have special dietary needs. Can Colleges of the Fenway Dining accommodate me?
Click Enter to see the detailsOf course! First, we encourage you to speak with one of our managers so we can better understand your specific needs. Our aim is to collaborate with you to ensure access to a safe and inclusive dining experience. All dining locations offer a wide variety of plant-based options and gluten-friendly alternatives, and the Top 8 allergens will be clearly named on our menus.
Simple Zone is our Allergen-Friendly pantry where we stock food items that are FREE from gluten, peanuts, and tree nuts. Additionally, we have separate equipment like bagel slicers, toasters, and refrigerators to help further minimize any cross-contact contamination. You can find Simple Zone pantries at both Kennedy Café and Beatty Dining Commons.
Beatty Dining Commons, located on the Wentworth campus, is home to our Clean Eats Powered by Simple Servings platform. At Clean Eats Powered by Simple Servings, meals are prepared without 8 of the top 9 FDA-recognized allergens and gluten. All team members who work at Simple Servings have also undergone training specifically dealing with food allergens and are AllerTrain certified.
Looking for plant-based? Beatty Dining Commons also hosts Grown; a fully plant-based station that serves both cold salads and hot entrées prepared without animal products.
If you need more support in managing your diet, we will be more than happy to coordinate a consultation with our campus dietitian, Olivia Batryn, to assist you. If you'd like to schedule an appointment, please e-mail her at: Olivia.Batryn@sodexo.com.
I don't have a meal plan. Can I still eat at Beatty Dining Commons?
Click Enter to see the detailsOf course! For those who are not on a meal plan, to gain entry, you can pay the applicable Door Rate. If you find yourself dining in Beatty Dining Commons often, we do recommend that you buy a meal plan as it may be more beneficial.
Breakfast
Dining Points: 9.75
Cash/Credit/ Debit: $11.20
Lunch
Dining Points: 13.00
Cash/Credit/ Debit: $14.50
Dinner
Dining Points: 16.20
Cash/Credit/ Debit: $18.00
What is the difference between Dining Points and Dining Flex?
Click Enter to see the detailsBoth are funds that are stored on your Student ID and work like pre-paid debit cards. The primary differences are where they can be redeemed and expiration policies.
Dining Points are funds that are included with the purchase of your meal plan. They are used dollar-for-dollar for purchases at all WIT, MassArt, and MCPHS locations. At Beatty Dining Commons, you can use Dining Points to pay the applicable entry (door) rate. At the close of the Fall semester, unused Dining Points will rollover to the Spring with continued participation in a meal plan. At the close of the academic year, unused points are forfeited.
Dining Flex are additional funds that you can add to your account. Dining Flex works identically to Dining Points on campus. Dining Flex balances rollover from year-to-year and expire when you are no longer enrolled at WIT, MassArt, or MCPHS.
How do I add Dining Flex to my Student ID?
Click Enter to see the detailsTo add Dining Flex please visit the Dining Flex section of our Meal Plan page to access.
I still have questions about Dining and Meal Plans, who should I contact?
Click Enter to see the detailsYou can always speak to one of our managers when you are in one of our dining spaces. They'll happily answer any of your questions. If you would prefer to email the team, the email address is EatAtCOF.USA@sodexo.com.