Starting Fall 2025, any student enrolled in at least six in-person units receives one freshly made meal every school day. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a snack at no cost and with no paperwork. Thanks to this innovative, fully-funded program, no student will wonder where their next meal is coming from.
Students enrolled in 6 or more in-person credit units, or the approved noncredit equivalent each term.
Each week you will receive $30 for dining. Reloads Mondays at 3 a.m. Unused funds do not roll over.
Use at any on-campus café, coffee shop, vending machine, or smart fridge with your Student ID.
If you're eligible, your campus Student ID card automatically functions as your meal card, just scan the barcode at checkout to use your dining funds. There's no need for a separate card, making the process quick and convenient at all participating campus dining locations.
You can track your meal balance anytime on the payment screen or through the Atrium website, so you're always in control of your spending.
For added convenience, your account auto-reloads with $30 every Monday at 3 a.m. Unused dollars expire on Sunday night, so be sure to use your balance before it resets.
Thomas Cuisine will oversee food services, offering fresh, scratch-made meals across dining halls, coffee shops, and smart-vending fridges for a convenient and nourishing experience.
Q: Am I eligible for the Free Meal Plan?
A: If you’re enrolled in at least 6 in-person units at West Valley College or Mission
College during Fall or Spring, you will automatically receive the Free Meal Plan on
your student ID card.
Q: How much do I receive each week?
A: Each week during Fall and Spring terms, $30 will be added to your meal plan balance
automatically.
Q: Where can I use my meal plan dollars?
A: You can use your meal plan dollars at any on-campus food venue, coffee shop, or
Byte-Smart Fridge at West Valley or Mission College.
Q: How do I pay for my food or drinks with my meal plan?
A: You can use your campus Student ID card by scanning its barcode at checkout. You
can access your meal card on the Atrium website. You can add your meal card to the ThomasToGo app if you wish to order ahead and
skip the café lines.
Q: How do I access my digital student ID card on my phone?
A:
Q: What happens if I lose my student ID or have trouble with my digital ID?
A: Visit Mission College's Information Desk for a free, replacement physical ID, or
follow the online instructions for troubleshooting your digital ID. You can continue
to use your digital ID while you wait for a new physical card.
Q: How do I check my meal plan balance and recent transactions?
A: You can check your current balance and view recent transactions anytime on your
phone or computer by visiting the WVM Atrium Connect website.
Q: Does my meal plan balance roll over if I don’t use it all in a week?
A: Meal plan balances refresh each Monday morning at 3 a.m. Any unused balance from
the prior week will not carry over, so make sure to use your balance before the weekly
refresh.
Q: What if I spend more than my weekly balance?
A: If your purchase is more than your remaining meal plan balance, you can pay the
difference using cash or card at the register.
Q: What if I drop below 6 in-person units during the semester?
A: If your enrollment drops below 6 in-person units, you’ll have a two-week grace
period before your meal plan access is paused for the rest of the semester. If you
re-enroll in 6 or more in-person units during that time, your access will continue
without interruption.
Q: Is the Free Meal Plan available during the summer or winter break?
A: The meal plan is active only during the Fall and Spring terms and is paused during
summer and winter terms.
Q: I’m an online-only student but I sometimes come to campus for labs. Am I eligible?
A: Only students with at least 6 in-person units are eligible for the Free Meal Plan.
Hybrid courses with scheduled on-campus meetings count towards in-person units.
Q: Can I add more money to my meal plan?
A: The Free Meal Plan is a set weekly amount and cannot be reloaded or “topped up.”
For purchases above your meal plan balance, you can use your own payment method at
the register.
Q: What if I need extra support with food or other basic needs?
A: If you’re experiencing financial or housing challenges, additional support is available
through the Office of the Student Services Vice President. Email [email protected] for more information about food pantry access, CalFresh, and other free resources.
Q: Who can I contact if I have questions or need help with my meal plan?
A: For any questions on your meal plan account or for ID card support, contact the
Office of the Student Services Vice President or stop by the Information Desk in Campus
Center.
Q: How is my information protected when I use the Atrium Campus website?
A: Your privacy is important to us. Any data used in the Atrium Campus website and
mobile ID is protected under District privacy policies and is only used for meal plan
administration.
Q: Can I give my meal plan balance to a friend or family member?
A: No. Your meal plan is just for you and cannot be transferred or shared with anyone
else.
Q: What if I have ideas or feedback about campus dining?
A: We’d love to hear from you! You can share feedback or suggestions for campus dining by contacting [email protected].
Q: I am enrolled in noncredit classes. Am I eligible for the Free Meal Plan?
A: Yes, if your in-person noncredit and/or credit classes add up to the equivalent of at least 6 units. To check your eligibility, please verify your status on your WVM portal. If you need help verifying your eligibility on the portal, please reach out to the MC Welcome Center.
Meal plan funds are non‑transferable, carry no cash value, and expire weekly. Neither the West Valley-Mission Community College District nor Thomas Cuisine is responsible for loss or misuse of funds. Use is subject to District Privacy Policy and the Student Code of Conduct.
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