Meal Plans

With a variety of food options, the Pick 'n Shovel offers students an additional choice alongside national brands such as Starbucks and Jamba Juice.

Pick 'n Shovel hours are now 10:30am - 2:30pm Monday-Friday.

The University of Texas at El Paso has expanded its dining choices to encompass a meal plan option. Meal plans combine the feel of a fast-casual restaurant with the affordability and choice you have come to expect from UTEP Food Services.

The meal plan permits you to enjoy a variety of foods that are fresh, made daily and all-you-care-to-eat.

The Pick 'n Shovel is an all-you-can-eat buffet and has a rotating menu with comfort food favorites, international cuisine, and a salad bar. Beverages are included.

There are vegetarian and vegan options, as well as gluten and allergen-free foods.

Meal Plan Terms

Students

Meal Plans cannot be cancelled, changed, or refunded, after census day of each semester. Meal Plans are to be used by the student only, no guests.

Students may purchase a meal plan in blocks of 75 Meals with one plan having the option to add $225 in Miner Plan Dollars. Those Dollars can be used anywhere on campus for food or beverages.

Meal Plans for students do not roll over from semester to semester and are nontransferable.

Purchase of a meal plan signifies your understanding of and agreement to these terms.

Faculty and Staff

Faculty and Staff may purchase a meal plan for $180.07 which includes 25 meals per plan.

The Meal Plan for Faculty and Staff does roll over from semester to semester, is nonrefundable, and is also nontransferable.

Meal Plan Prices Per Semester