Frequently Asked Questions

• Unlimited Plan

Includes $40 Patriot Dollars and $10 Community Dollars

• 190 Meal Plan

Includes $50 Patriot Dollars and $20 Community Dollars

• 140 Meal Plan

Includes $70 Patriot Dollars and $30 Community Dollars

• Patriot Plan

Includes $500 Patriot Dollars and $50 Community Dollars

Additional information is available at Dining Plans.

We offer a reusable container program for students and staff with a busy schedule, best of all, its as easy as 1, 2, 3.

1. Purchase a reusable container along with your meal from the Dining Commons cashier

2. Fill your reusable container and continue with your day

3. Exchange the dirty container for a clean one during your next visit

Please see a Dining Commons cashier or manager for additional information

Our Meal Exchange program allows students unable to dine in the Dining Commons the option to dine at Jazzmans Brew & Bakery. Students may opt to use one meal swipe per period, with a maximum of two meal swipes per day at Jazzmans Brew & Bakery. Meal periods are as follows:

Breakfast 8:00 am - 9:45 am
Lunch 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Dinner 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Students with the Unlimited meal plan may dine in the Dining Commons as often as you like.

Students on the 140 or 190 meal plan can click here for recommended meal plan usage.

All students are required to have a meal plan. First year students are required to use the Unlimited Plan and students residing in an apartment are required to use the Patriot Plan. Meal plans may be purchased through Yung Park at (610) 917-1457, before the second week of the semester.

Patriot Dollars are additional funds included with each meal plan. These funds can be used for purchases in The Dining Commons or at Jazzman’s Brew & Bakery.

Additional Patriot Dollars are available in the Dining Commons or online at https://shop-uvfdining.sodexomyway.com/dining-plans.

Community Dollars are the ultimate compliment to your college dining experience. Community Dollars are included with your meal plan and expire at the end of each semester. These funds may be used in The Dining Commons, at Jazzman’s Brew & Bakery, or as at our participating off campus locations:

Additional Patriot Dollars are available for purchase in the Dining Commons or online at https://shop-uvfdining.sodexomyway.com/dining-plans.

We encourage students to speak with us about their needs. Reach out to the General Manager Ralph Chieffo, the Executive Chef James Lambert or the Dietitian Sue Hurd. If we cannot assist you we may refer you to the Office of Disability Services. Disability services can be reached at disabilityservices@valleyforge.edu for accomodation needs.

Dining Services (610) 917 - 3918

We encourage you to bring a guest to The Dining Commons or Jazzman’s Brew & Bakery! If you would like to pay for your guest, we accept cash, credit cards, and Patriot or Community Dollars. Students on the 140 or 190 meal plan can use an additional meal swipe for guests. Students on the Unlimited Plan may not bring guests into the Dining Commons unless paying with cash, credit, Patriot or Community Dollars

Our menu changes daily! We also offer daily and seasonal specials in The Dining Commons and at Jazzman’s Brew & Bakery. Our menu is available on our Bite by Sodexo app. or online.

Yes, we hire student employees through the University of Valley Forge Co-Op program. We have several positions available including nights and weekend please contact:

Tramell Gibson (610) 917 - 2078

We value your feedback! We can be reached by the following:

• In person during operating hours, seven days a week
• Through text messages UVFdining at 82257 (data & message rats may apply)
• Post a comment on our Facebook page
• Post a comment on our Instagram account
• Via our Bite by Sodexo app, available on iTunes & GooglePlay
• Via email on our Meet the Team page

Please contact our Executive Chef or one of our managers immediately. Steve Rothstein Executive Chef (610) 917-1435