Frequently Asked Questions

I am going to be an on-campus resident, when do I pick a Dining Plan?  To Top
  • When you apply online with Texas Tech University Student Housing, you’ll select or be opted into an on-campus
    dining plan.
How do dining bucks work?  To Top
  • Each time you make a food purchase with your dining plan you’ll receive a discount, and it’ll deduct dining
    bucks from your remaining balance.
What card do I use for my dining plan?  To Top
  • Your dining plan is on the TTU ID you received from the ID Office.
Where can I use my dining plan?  To Top
How can I see the current balance on my dining plan?  To Top
  • On the customer-facing screen when you pay at any Hospitality Services location
  • You can ask the cashier to print a receipt for your purchase – the balance is at the bottom
  • You can use your eRaider info to log on to the Hospitality Website
  • You can click “View Dining Plan Balances” on the home screen of the Transact Mobile app
  • You can download the Transact eAccounts app
Am I required to have an on-campus dining plan as an on-campus resident?  To Top
  • As an on-campus resident, all students must select one of our traditional on-campus dining plans and you'll
    receive the 25% discounts associated with an on-campus plan.
May I change my on-campus dining plan?  To Top
  • Each semester you’ll have until the 20th class day to switch to one of the other on-campus dining plans. If you need
    to switch, please visit Dining Plan Change Form
Will my dining bucks rollover?  To Top
  • The Matador or Red & Black Dining Plan won't rollover and must be used by spring commencement each year.

  • The Commuter Dining Plan won't rollover and must be used by summer commencement each year.
As an off-campus student or faculty/staff member is there a dining plan for me?  To Top
  • Students can email hospsrvc.dining.plans@ttu.edu and let us know you’d like an on-campus dining plan (Red & Black or Matador). These plans don't rollover and will be removed by Spring Commencement each year.
  • Starting Fall 2025 students/faculty/staff can visit any of our dining locations, tap their TTU ID at the register, and receive a 15%
    discount. You'll then pay via credit/debit card.
  • The Commuter Dining Plan will be available to students only by visiting Commuter Dining Plan and signing in
    with your eraider username and password. This plan allows you to receive a 15% at all dining locations by tapping
    your raider ID to pay at the register. This plan won't rollover and will be removed by Summer Commencement each year.
What if I run low on Dining Bucks?  To Top
Who can I contact if I have questions about the dining plan?  To Top
  • Please email the Hospitality Dining Plan Office at hospsrvc.dining.plans@ttu.edu or call (806 742-4042