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
  • The Commuter Dining Plan will be available to students only by visiting Commuter Dining 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.
  • 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.
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