Parents

We welcome you to participate in Dining @ Maryland — keeping your student connected to you while at the University of Maryland.

Terrapin Treats is a gift package service for parents and others who want to reach out and send a special gift to a student at the University of Maryland.
Do you have a favorite family recipe that you wish you could send with your student? All you have to do is ask — send us your favorite recipes! — we’ll feature as many as we can this spring semester.

Let’s talk about what we do on campus.

The Diner and South Campus, our two main dining halls, serve from over 20 individual culinary stations — we feature many cuisines to suit many palates and dietary needs.
Special events, daily specials are great breaks in the usual routine and give our staff a chance to show off their skills and join you in having a little fun at dinner.

There are many ways to participate in Dining @ Maryland. Students living in traditional campus housing (no private kitchen) are required to purchase a dining plan.

New-To-Campus-Housing students have three options.
Returning-To-Campus-Housing students have those options plus some additional choices.
The Apartment Plan is for students living on or off campus in housing with a private kitchen.
Terrapin Express is a declining balance account attached to the UM ID and is accepted everywhere on campus — within and outside Dining Services.
We accept cash, debit and credit cards everywhere we serve food.
We offer Specialty Dining Cards: gift cards, cards for visiting groups, and departmental credit cards.

Our dietitian is available to talk about accommodations for medically prescribed diets, nutritional information, or other concerns.

Call 301-314-8058
Email nutrition@dining.umd.edu to make an appointment