Raider Dollars

Yes, you can deposit a minimum of $25 via American Express, MasterCard or VISA. Further information can be found here on how to deposit funds, create an eAccount, make guest deposits, etc.

Yes, you can also use cash, check, or money order if you visit the Dining Services Office (91 Bleeker Street, 107 Woodward Hall). Simply make the check or money order payable to Rutgers University, and include student name and Rutgers University Identification Number (RU ID). 

Yes, you can make a Raider Dollar deposit as a guest. Please go here for “how to” information.

Once funds are posted, they are immediately available for use.

Yes. Raider Dollars roll over from semester to semester until your Raider Dollars account has been inactive for 18 months. At this time the account will be closed and the funds forfeited.  

If you have any Raider Dollars left as your graduate, make sure to buy one last book, shirt, coffee, snack, or meal! 

You can create an eAccount which will show your balance and where you have spent your money. You can also ask any cashier for your balance, or you can call, email, or stop by the Dining Services Office. 

To avoid unauthorized use of your account, report lost/stolen cards immediately.  

• During business hours (8:30 AM – 4:30 PM): Report missing cards to the RU ID Service Center  or  Dining Services Office  

• During non-business hours: Review information on the RU ID Card website and request your card be deactivated. At the commencement of business hours, you will then need to go to the RU ID Service Center or  Dining Services Office to replace your RU ID.  After replacing your RU ID, you will need to bring your new card to Dining Services Office to re-activate your Raider Dollars and re-link to your eAccount on your new card.

Please click here for a list of campus and off campus locations.