Practical and Convenient
Fuel your success with flexible meal plans designed to fit your busy college lifestyle. Whether you're grabbing a quick bite between classes or enjoying a sit-down meal with friends, our dining options ensure you're never far from delicious, nutritious food.
Deposit dining dollars to your meal plan today and receive bonus spending!
Deposit $100, Receive $10
Deposit $150, Receive $15
Deposit $500, Receive $50
Deposit $1000, Receive $100
Students enjoy tax-free spending in the Dining Commons with a meal plan. Add your meal plan to your virtual wallet for easy spending!
For more information and to sign up, visit: https://aladdinatcuny.com/cuny
Meal Plan Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How does the meal plan work?
The Aladdin meal plan operates as a declining balance. Students, faculty, and staff deposit funds to their account which are then used for spending at the dining commons. Account balance can be checked and refilled online, with bonus dollars added at certain increments.
Students, faculty, and staff all receive bonus dining dollars depending on the amount deposited. The bonus amounts are as follows:
- $100: $10 extra
- $150: $15 extra
- $500: $75 extra
- $1,000: $170 extra
Students using their meal plan at the dining commons receive tax-free spending. Faculty and staff do not incur tax-free spending.
Q: How do I purchase a meal plan?
Students, faculty, and staff can purchase a meal plan by visiting https://aladdinatcuny.com/cuny.
Q: How do I check the balance of my meal plan?
Account balances, transaction history, and account activity can be found at the CUNY Dining Portal, found at https://aladdinatcuny.com/cuny.
Q: Who incurs tax-free spending?
Students using their meal plan at the dining commons receive tax-free spending. Faculty and staff do not incur tax-free spending.
Q: When do my dining dollars expire?
Dining dollars automatically expire after 1 year of inactivity. As long as you are using your meal plan, there is no expiration date.
Q: How are meal plan refunds processed?
Refunds are processed through Aladdin’s payment processing service. If you encounter a system issue or need assistance with a recent payment, please fill out the Contact form on Aladdin’s website.
Q: Who do I contact with questions or issues with my meal plan?
Please fill out the Contact Us form on our website, and a member of our staff will reach out to you as soon as possible.
