Rutgers University-Newark provides a number of dining options for our students. Whether they are living on campus or commuting, students can take advantage of the various dining locations and meal plan options.
Meal Plans and Raider Dollars
In This Section
Meal Plan
Meal plans are required for all first year undergraduate students living on campus. Returning, transfer, commuter and graduate students may select any meal plan.
Raider Dollars
Raider Dollars are a convenient way to be cash free on campus. Students can deposit funds to their Raider Dollar account via credit card. If you can only make a cash, check or money order deposit to your Raider Dollars account, please make an appointment by via dining.services@newark.rutgers.edu or 973.353.1274.
How to Create a Raider Dollars Account
Deposit Funds to Raider Dollar Account
Raider Dollars are accepted at any on-campus dining location (except CLJ Cafe), the Barnes and Noble Bookstore, Kite + Key, printing, snack and soda machines, campus housing laundry machines and at many off-campus dining locations.
On-Campus Locations Accepting Raider Dollars
Dining
Name | Location |
---|---|
On the RUN | Paul Robeson Campus Center |
Robeson Food Court |
Paul Robeson Campus Center |
Starbucks Coffee | Paul Robeson Campus Center AND Rutgers Business School |
Stonsby Commons | Adjacent to Woodward Hall |
Paul Robeson Campus Center |
Services
Service | Location |
---|---|
Barnes and Noble Bookstore | Hahne's Building |
Fines, Book Replacement Charges, etc. | John Cotton Dana Library |
Kite + Key, The Rutgers Tech Store | Hahne's Building |
Laundry Rooms | On-Campus Housing |
Printing, Library and Computer Labs | Dana Library (and printing labs located around campus) |
Snack Machines | Around Campus |
Off-Campus Locations Accepting Raider Dollars
162 University Avenue
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 848-1111
Website: http://places.singleplatform.com/7-heaven-mart/menu
691 Broad Street
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 206-4278
Elan Café
87 Halsey Street
(973)230-6933
If you sign up for Grubhub+ and pay with Raider Dollars there is no delivery charge on orders over $18
The Halal Guys
72 Halsey St.
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 877-3759
49 Halsey Street, Lower Stoop
IG@thescoopnwk
53 Bleeker Street
Newark, NJ 07102
(817) 930-8234
Website: https://www.playabowls.com/location/rutgers-newark/
R U Hungry?
164 University Avenue
(973) 577-1980
63 New Street
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 642-0082
156 Warren St.
Newark, NJ 07102
(303) 633-1500
Website: https://smashburger.com/locations/us/nj/newark/156-warren-st/
155 University Avenue
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 792-1234
Website: https://restaurants.subway.com/united-states/nj/newark/155-university-ave
52 Halsey Street
Newark, NJ 07102
(732) 430-2240
Website: https://www.sweetwaterscafe.com/nj-newark-hahne-bldg/
155 University Ave.
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 596-1114
Still have questions about Raider Dollars?
Raider Dollars is Rutgers University-Newark currency that allows you to add money to your RU ID and treat it like a debit card. Any member of the Rutgers University-Newark community may make deposits to their Raider Dollars account.
Funds carry over from semester-to-semester. It's convenient! You only have to carry one card; it's easy to track your spending and add funds to your card. The minimum deposit is $25. There are no fees.
Please review the Terms & Conditions.
To create a Raider Dollars account or add money to your Raider Dollars account you have two options:
- Make a credit/debit card deposit by setting up a Raider Dollars account at RaiderDeposits.Rutgers.edu (accepting American Express, MasterCard, VISA).
- Bring cash, check, or money order to the Dining Services Office.
Make checks or money orders payable to Rutgers University, including the students' name and RU ID number.
Once funds are posted, they are available for immediate use.
To learn now to make a raider deposit or set up an eAccount
To learn how to use your eAccount
To learn how to make a guest deposit to a student Raider Dollars account
Raider Dollars roll over from semester-to-semester until your Raider Dollars account has been inactive for 18 months. At this time the account will be closed and the funds forfeited.
If you have any Raider Dollars left as you graduate, make sure to buy one last book, shirt, coffee, snack or meal!
- Safeguard your RU ID at all times.
- Do not lend your RU ID to others.
- Avoid storing your RU ID next to magnets.
You can create a Raider Dollars account at RaiderDeposits.Rutgers.edu. This account allows you to check your balance and see where you have spent your money. You can also ask any cashier for your balance, or you can call, email, or stop by the Dining Services Office.
To avoid unauthorized use of your account, report lost/stolen cards immediately.
- During business hours (8:30 am-4:30 pm): Report missing cards to the RUID Service Center or the Dining Services Office.
- During non-business hours: Review the information on the Identity and Access Management website and request your card be deactivated.
- At the commencement of business hours, you will then need to go to the RU ID Card Service Center or the Dining Services Office to replace your RU ID.
After replacing your RUID Card, you will need to contact the Dining Services Office to link your Raider Dollars and e-Account to your new card.
The university's liability limit for unauthorized use on lost/stolen cards is $50.00.
If you sign up for Grubhub+ and pay with Raider Dollars there is no delivery charge on orders over $18.
Getting started on Grubhub+:
- Go to or download the Grubhub+ App
- Select account
- Sign in or create an account
- Go to "My Account" and select “Campus Dining”
- Find your Campus: select “Rutgers University-Newark”
- Add affiliation
- Add campus card - input your netID and login password
- You are ready to order!
- When it’s time to pay, under payment options, select “Rutgers ID Card”
You can add Raider Dollars via the Grubhub+ App as well.
Key Contacts
Monday-Friday, 8:30-4:30 pm
Questions about Meal Plans, Raider Dollars and Adding Printing Funds