Blue Bucks
A burger at Wendy’s, a latte at Starbucks, a snack at the Duderstadt Library’s Mujo Café or a load of laundry in the residence hall? Blue Bucks give you plenty of options while you study, work or live at the University of Michigan.
No matter where you go on campus, Blue Bucks are smart alternative to cash. Blue Bucks allow you to dine, shop for essentials, grab a snack to go, do laundry or even raid a vending machine. And best of all: they’re refundable!
Blue Bucks are accepted for purchases at:
- Residential Dining Halls
- Residential shops and cafés
- Eateries at the Unions
- University Hospitals
- Athletic concession stands
- Vending machines across campus
- Copiers and printers in select locations
- Residence Hall laundry facilities
- The Michigan League
Blue Bucks is a pre-paid debit card account, in addition, to being part of every U-M meal plan. You can use your Blue Bucks in the dining halls, at our cafes and convenience stores, and at select venues around campus - like the Union food court, concession stands at the Big House, the Fish Bowl vending machines, or to do laundry in the Residence Halls. Check out the MyPlan site to load up your account and never worry about being caught without cash, or see the complete list of venues around campus accepting Blue Bucks.
Dining Dollars
Additional meals in the residence halls and shopping in our convenience stores? Dining Dollars make it quick, easy, and convenient. Dining Dollars are included in all meal plans for our residential students. In addition to meals and snacks in our dining halls, Dining Dollars can be used at our many in-hall shops and cafes. So when you’re yearning for a late night pizza or an early morning cup of java, when you run out of paper or essential supplies, take advantage of your Dining Dollars.
Individual Meal Rates
When using your Dining Dollars or Blue Bucks, instead of cash, in our dining halls, you will be charged the reduced meal rate of:
- Breakfast, $6.50 + tax*
- Lunch, $8.25 + tax*
- Dinner, $10.95 + tax*
*Students with valid ID are exempt from sales tax.
Buying Dining Dollars and Blue Bucks
You can buy Dining Dollars and Blue Bucks 24/7 on-line at http://www.myplan.housing.umich.edu. Or, if you would rather buy them the old-fashioned way, visit us on Central Campus (100 Student Activities Building) or North Campus (B430 Pierpont Commons). Finally, you can purchase Dining Dollars or Blue Bucks in any of our cafés and stores.
