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
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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 Make a Raider Deposit/ Set Up an eAccount
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, Pharmacy/Health Services, 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 |
|---|---|
| 1 Park Bistro | Rutgers Business School |
| On the RUN | Paul Robeson Campus Center |
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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 |
| Pharmacy/Health Services | Blumenthal Hall, Room 104 |
| Printing, Library and Computer Labs | Dana Library (and printing labs located around campus) |
| Snack Machines | Around Campus |
Off-Campus Locations Accepting Raider Dollars
Rutgers University-Newark partners with a number of community restaurants so that you can use your Raider Dollars at off-campus locations.
The following Raider merchants are temporarily unavailable (as of 3/10/22), due to technical issues.
- Blaze Pizza
Please direct questions to dining.services@rutgers.edu or 973.353.1274.
7 Heaven
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162 University Avenue
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 848-1111
Website: http://places.singleplatform.com/7-heaven-mart/menu
Anabella's Kitchen
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144 Washing Street
Newark, NJ 07102
(862) 237-9700
EZ Mart
Blaze Pizza
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691 Broad Street
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 206-4278
Website: https://www.blazepizza.com/location/blaze-pizza-newark/menu
French Fry Heaven
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155 University Ave.
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 596-1114
Website: https://www.seamless.com/menu/french-fry-heaven-155-university-ave-newark/1002325
The Green Chicpea
Pita Square
Playa Bowls
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53 Bleeker Street
Newark, NJ 07102
(817) 930-8234
Website: https://www.playabowls.com/location/rutgers-newark/
QDOBA Mexican Eats
Queen Pizza
Sigri Indian BBQ
Smashburger (at NJIT)
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156 Warren St.
Newark, NJ 07102
(303) 633-1500
Website: https://smashburger.com/locations/us/nj/newark/156-warren-st/
Subway
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155 University Avenue
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 792-1234
Website: https://restaurants.subway.com/united-states/nj/newark/155-university-ave
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea
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52 Halsey Street
Newark, NJ 07102
(732) 430-2240
Website: https://www.sweetwaterscafe.com/nj-newark-hahne-bldg/
Still have questions about Raider Dollars?
What are Raider Dollars?
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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.
How do I create a Raider Dollars account?
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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
Do Raider Dollars rollover?
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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!
How should I best protect the funds in my Raider Dollars account?
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- Safeguard your RU ID at all times.
- Do not lend your RU ID to others.
- Avoid storing your RU ID next to magnets.
How can I find out my account balance?
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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.
What do I do if I lose my RU ID Card?
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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.
Key Contacts
107 Woodward Hall
91 Bleeker StreetNewarkNJ07102
Monday-Friday, 8:30-4:30 pm
Questions about Meal Plans, Raider Dollars and Adding Printing Funds