Plan Options

Based on student feedback, current dining trends and the unique demands on students, Salem State offers the following dining plans for residents, commuters, faculty, and staff. These plans offer flexibility, convenience and value. Each plan provides meal swipe access to Marsh and North Dining Commons where the All Access Plan Dining is offered. Plans also include varying amounts of Dining Dollars and ClipperCash for use at Viking Hall Starbucks. Please note that North Dining Commons is only open 5 days a week while Marsh Commons is open 7 days a week.

Students residing in Peabody, Bowditch, Marsh, and Viking residence halls are automatically enrolled in the All Access Plan Dining 7 Day Silver Plan, with access to Marsh and North Dining Commons. The All Access Plan Dining 7 Day Silver Plan includes $50 ClipperCash,  three guest passes for friends and family. This is the default plan on the housing application. Students may opt up to the All Access Plan Dining 7 Day Gold Plan, or Anytime Dining 7 Day Platinum Plan, as these include Dining Dollars, ClipperCash and additional guest passes. This option to upgrade to a premium plan appeals to students (or parents) who are looking for added value and additional convenience.

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The All Access Plan Dining 7 Day Silver Plan (default plan)

Features unlimited meal swipe access to the All Access Plan Dining in the Dining Commons and three guest meal pass and $50 ClipperCash. 

Price: $2,195.00

All Access Plan Dining 7 Day Gold Plan

Features unlimited meal swipe access to the All Access Plan Dining in the Dining Commons, six guest meal passes, $200 Dining Dollars and $100 in Clipper Cash

Price: $2,405.00

All Access Plan Dining 7 Day Platinum Plan

Features unlimited meal swipe access to Anytime Dining in the Viking Dining Commons, eight guest meal passes, $325 Dining Dollars and $150 in Clipper Cash.

Price: $2,552.00

Students residing in Atlantic or Bates Halls are automatically enrolled in the Block 1 Plan, which includes 45 meals, $125 Dining Dollars and $25 ClipperCash. These students are invited to upgrade to any of the other available block plans or Dining for 7 Day Plans for additional value, flexibility and dining throughout the semester

Block Plan 1

Features 45 entries for Dining in the Dining Commons, $125 Dining Dollars, and $25 in Clipper Cash

Price: $455.00

Block Plan 2

Features 90 entries for the Dining Commons, $300 Dining Dollars, and $50 in Clipper Cash

Price: $950.00

Planning to be on campus from dawn until dusk? Have a group project and need access more than once per day? Is your friend visiting for the weekend? No worries. You won’t miss a beat and you’ll get to sample the vast selection of offerings. Day passes are available for purchase at Marsh and North Dining Commons. Viking day passes vary from traditional guest passes in that they allow non-dining plan holders access to All Dining Commons. Please check the dining times and rates below. Please keep in mind that North is open Monday Through Friday 7am - 6 pm and closed on weekends. Marsh is open 7 Days a week 7 am - 2 am.

If you’re interested in something a little different, say a awards ceremony, barbecue or outdoor picnic, SSU Viking Dining Services can make that happen, too. No matter what your group’s dietary needs and requests are, SSU Viking Dining Services will work with you to make sure everyone is satisfied.

Standard Door Rate

No Meal Plan
Individuals Paying at the Door
  • Total Day Rate: $31.50
  • Breakfast: $8
  • Lunch: $10
  • Dinner: $13.50

Summer Conference Participants

Summer Conference's have ended for season.

We are looking forward to serving you for Summer 2023.

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Summer Resident Block Plan

We look forward to serving next summer semester 2023.

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Summer Hours 10:00am to 1:00PM and 5:00PM to 8:00PM Monday through Sunday / 7 days.

All Summer Anytime Access Plan

Date of Plan : 5/17/2023 through 9/01/2023

Price: $2,196

Summer 1 Anytime Access Plan

Date of Plan : 5/17/2023 through 6/30/2023

Price: $945

Summer 2 Anytime Access Plan

Date of Plan : 7/9/2023 through 9/01/2023

Price: $1,275

Summer 3 Anytime Access Plan

Date of Plan : 8/21/2023 through 9/01/2023

Price: $372