Q: Which company manages the Dining Services?

A: Sodexo Campus Services. Sodexo is the leading provider of Food and Facilities management in North America and has provided Presbyterian College with excellent services since 2000. Check out more about Sodexo at SodexoUSA.com.

Q: Are you able to accommodate my special dietary needs?

A: Absolutely. Sodexo Campus Services has a wide range of resources to accommodate special dietary needs. We can assist students with meal planning and special dietary issues. Please stop by the Dining Hall for more information.

Q: What meal plans are offered at PC?

A: All students that live in the Residence Halls are required to be on a meal plan. There are 2 meal plans. Our current plan options may be viewed on the Meal Plans page.

Q: What are Points?

A: These funds may be used to make purchases at Springs Food Court. Points can also be used to purchase meals for family & friends at the Campus Center Dining Hall. Points are carried over from the fall to spring semester; however, unused points are forfeited at the end of the spring semester. All of the above meal plans and points are nontransferable and nonrefundable.

Q: When is the Dining Hall open?

A: The dining hall is open seven days a week during the academic year. Check out the Locations & Menus page to view our current hours of operation.

There are 19 meal periods during each week:
Weekday: 3 meal periods (breakfast, lunch and dinner) x 5 days = 15
Weekend: 2 meal periods (brunch and dinner) x 2 days = 4
Total: Weekdays (15) + Weekends (4) = 19

Q: What plan is the best for me?

A: It depends on your eating habits. Choosing the 17 weekly meal plan is the most cost effective because it offers access to the dining hall for every primary meal time.

Q: Can I change my meal plan and if so, where do I go?

A: You can change your plan during the first week of classes. The changes can be made at the Residence Life Office in the Springs Student Center.

Q: If I run out of meals or points, is it better to pay cash at the door or add money to my card?

A: It’s better to add points than pay with cash. Points can be added for as little as $25 at any food service register or at the food service office in GDH.

Q: How can I enter the dining hall or use my points?

A: Your campus identification card serves as your dining services access card. The magnetic strip on the back of the ID contains information about your food service account. Your card is swiped every time you enter the dining hall. Your ID card is required to enter the dining hall; remember to bring it with you.

Q: If I have to miss a meal due to illness or a class conflict, what can I do?

A: If you are ill and have to miss a meal, a special “sick tray” can be arranged with authorization from Health Center or Residence Hall staff.

Q: Where can I get more information on meal plans?

A: More information is available in the student handbook. However, please don’t hesitate to visit the Food service office, GDH, 864.833.8391, or email them at rjjohnso@presby.edu.