Viking Dining Plans

We Heard You!

The All You Care to Eat (AYCTE) Dining 7-Day Plans were designed with the active lives of students in mind. After receiving suggestions and feedback from students and the community for the ideal dining program, Salem State created dining plans to increase student engagement, promote nutritional enrichment and drive satisfaction in the overall campus experience.

Dining Plans at Salem State

Based on student feedback, current dining trends and the unique demands on students, Salem State offers the following dining plans for residents, commuters, faculty, and staff. These plans offer flexibility, convenience and value. Each plan provides meal swipe access to 24/7 Marsh Dining Commons where AYCTE (All-You-Care-To-Eat) dining is offered, Dunkin’ and the food trucks. Plans also include varying amounts of Dining Dollars and ClipperCash for use at Starbucks, Dunkin' and food trucks.

Resident Student Dining Plans

Students residing in Peabody, Bowditch, Marsh, and Viking residence halls are automatically enrolled in the All You Care to Eat Dining 7-Day Silver Plan, which offers unlimited access to the Marsh Dining Commons.

The All You Care to Eat Dining 7-Day Silver Plan includes ClipperCash and three guest passes for friends and family (This is the default plan on the housing application).

Students may opt up to the All You Care to Eat Dining 7-Day Gold Plan, or All You Care to Eat Dining Dining 7-Day Platinum Plan, as these include Dining Dollars, ClipperCash and additional guest passes. This option to upgrade to a premium plan appeals to students (or parents) who are looking for added value and additional convenience.

Students Living in Atlantic

Students residing in Atlantic are automatically enrolled in the Block 1 Plan, which includes 42 meals, $100 Dining Dollars and $25 ClipperCash. These students are invited to upgrade to any of the other available block plans or All You Care to Eat Dining 7-Day Plans for additional value, flexibility and unlimited AYCTE dining throughout the semester.

Changing Your Dining Plan

All resident students are required to have a dining plan, but they always have the option to upgrade their plan. Commuter students are not required to have a meal plan but can add one in their Navigator.

Learn more about making changes to your dining plan.

Anytime Dining 7 Day Silver, Gold and Platinum Plans for All Students

Available to all residents and commuting students

AYCTE Dining 7-Day Silver Plan is required for residents in Peabody, Bowditch, Marsh, and Viking halls.

Features unlimited meal swipe access to AYCTE Marsh Dining Commons, and swipes to Dunkin' and food trucks.

Residents may opt up to one of the Gold or Platinum AYCTE 7-Day Plans.

Dining Dollars and ClipperCash may be used for purchases at the Starbucks, Dunkin’ and food trucks.

AYCTE 7-Day Silver Plan (default plan)

AYCTEDining 7-Day Gold Plan

AYCTE Dining 7-Day Platinum Plan

Three Guest Passes

$50 ClipperCash

Six Guest Passes

$150 Dining Dollars

$50 ClipperCash

Eight Guest Meal Passes

$300 Dining Dollars

$50 ClipperCash

$1,983 per semester

$2,123 per semester

$2,263 per semester

Block Plans for Residents Living in Atlantic

Block 1 provides is required for residents in Atlantic apartments.
Students may opt up to more robust block plans or AYCTE Dining 7 Day Plans.
Block Plans provide meal swipes to access AYCTE Marsh Dining Commons, 24/7, food trucks and Dunkin'.

Dining Dollars and ClipperCash may be used for purchases at the Starbucks, Dunkin’ and food trucks.

Block Plan 1

Block Plan 2

Block Plan 3

42 Meal Swipes (AYCTE)

$100 Dining Dollars

$25 ClipperCash

60 Meal Swipes

$300 Dining Dollars

$50 ClipperCash

140 Meal swipes

$200 Dining Dollars

$50 ClipperCash

$406 per semester

$740 per semester

$1,160 per semester

Commuting Student Dining Plans

Students who commute to campus have needs as unique as the students themselves. But mostly, commuters are busy! This is why we offer a wide variety of dining plan options. The drive to and from campus often leads to dining during non-traditional hours. Time constraints can make it difficult to shop and cook at home. Our dining plans will fit any schedule and offer a variety of nutritious selections to keep you alert and satisfied. In addition to the numerous, freshly prepared selections, commuters can enjoy access to All You Care To Eat (AYCTE) 7-Day dining. There is no better deal than AYCTE at Marsh Dining Commons, plus, all of your friends and classmates are there. Don't miss the opportunity to experience campus life during the best times of the day—breakfast, lunch, dinner and, of course, late night!

All commuting students will not be required to purchase a meal plan.

Commuting students are encouraged to enjoy our wide variety of menu options and dining plans at Salem State. The dining locations are where students gather to eat, play, study and relax, enjoying time together as a community. Commuters are eligible to purchase the unlimited access AYCTE Dining 7-Day Plans or the block plans listed below.

All You Care to Eat (AYCTE) Dining Plans for Commuters

AYCTE Dining 7-Day

Silver Plan (default plan)

AYCTE Dining 7-Day

Gold Plan

AYCTE Dining 7-Day Platinum Plan

Three Guest Passes

$50 ClipperCash

Six Guest Passes

$150 Dining Dollars

$50 ClipperCash

Eight Guest Meal Passes

$300 Dining Dollars

$50 ClipperCash

$1,983 per semester

$2,123 per semester

$2,263 per semester

Block Plans for Commuters

Block Plan 1

Block Plan 2

Block Plan 3

42 Meal Swipes (AYCTE)

$100 Dining Dollars

$25 ClipperCash

60 Meal Swipes

$300 Dining Dollars

$50 ClipperCash

140 Meal swipes

$200 Dining Dollars

$50 ClipperCash

$406 per semester

$740 per semester

$1,160 per semester

Visitor and Guest Dining Plans

Door Rates for AYCTE Marsh Dining Commons and AYCTE North Dining Commons

Breakfast	7-11 am	$5.75
Lunch	11 am-5 pm	$7.50
Dinner	5-10 pm	$10.95
Overnight	10 pm-7 am	$7.50

Viking Day Pass - $19.99

Planning to be on campus from dawn until dusk? Have a group project and need access more than once per day? Is your friend visiting for the weekend? No worries. You won’t miss a beat and you’ll get to sample the vast selection of offerings at our two All You Care To Eat (AYCTE) locations.

Day passes are available for purchase at Marsh Dining Commons and North Dining Commons. Viking day passes vary from traditional guest passes in that they allow non-dining plan holders unlimited access to both AYCTE locations, with Marsh Dining Commons open 24 hours per day.