Overview

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The Triton Community Dining Plan is a student Dining plan available on 9/4/24 to any student enrolled at UC San Diego. It is targeted to commuter students and grad students who are ineligible for Resident Dining Plans and may be purchased at any time during the Fall and Winter Quarter.

The Plan has a set price of $1,500, which must be paid in full at time of purchase. There is no payment or installment plan available, and the purchase of the Plan is nonrefundable.

 

Critical Concepts

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• Purchase of Dining Plan is non-refundable
• Students will need to pay for the Dining Plan upfront, financial aid payments will not automatically apply.
• Plan includes $1,000 in Triton Cash and $500 in Dining Dollars. Dining Dollars can be used at Residential, Retail and Supply Chain Services (RRSS) Dining facilities only. Triton Cash can be used at RRSS Dining facilities plus 60+ third party retailers. List of locations can be found at https://hdhtcas.ucsd.edu/accounts/triton-cash/discounts.html#Off-Campus-Locations
• Dining Dollars roll over from year to year as long a student maintains an active Dining Plan each year. Purchasing a Triton Community Dining Plan prior to the end of Fall Quarter qualifies the student for Rollover of previous years Dining Dollars.
• More information on Dining Plan, including Terms and Conditions and FAQ can be found on the Dining Services website at https://hdhughousing.ucsd.edu/dining-plan/index.html
• Payment Types Available via TritonPay
  • Credit Card
    • Dining funds will be available on a student’s Triton Card account the following business day.
    • Incurs additional 2.75% fee
  • eCheck
    • Dining funds will be available on a student's Triton Card account 5 business days after purchase to allow for check processing.
    • Incurs additional $0.50 transaction fee
  • International Fund Transfer (such as Flywire or Convera)
    • If paying with a bank transfer and the financial institution requires a billing statement with the dining plan charge visible, please contact diningengagement@ucsd.edu first before making a payment in TritonPay.
    • Dining funds will be available on a student's Triton Card account once payment status is no longer "pending" in TritonPay the following business day.
  • 529 Plan
    • Dining funds will be available on a student's Triton Card account the following business day
    • Incurs $10 fee assessed by 529 plan provider
• In lieu of purchasing the Plan online through TritonPay, to avoid fees.
  • • Student may purchase in person at the TritonPay Office (formerly Cashier’s Office) via cash or check only.
    • Students may purchase in person at the Triton Card Account Services office located in Revelle College, HDH Administration Building, 2^nd Floor, via credit card or debit card only.
• Resident Students may purchase the Plan via the Housing Portal Dining Plan sign up, which is open until Week 2 of Fall Quarter.

 

Steps to Take

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1. Visit tritonpay.ucsd.edu, click on “Student Login,” and log in with your SSO or "Authorized Payer Login" if not a student.
2. On the TritonPay Overview page, scroll to the section called "Available Items".
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3. Select "Triton Community Dining Plan". Read the terms and conditions and click on "Add to Payment".
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4. Proceed to checkout and complete purchase using the available payment options.