Vending

Vending Services

With our campus partner, the Aramark Corporation, we are pleased to be able to offer a convenient and user-friendly vending operation. Vending machines provide an alternative food and snack service 24-hours a day in a variety of locations around both campuses.

Convenience!
Our vending machines will accept either cash (dollar bills and coin) or your UB Card for purchases. Card readers have been installed on virtually every machine on campus. The card readers are pre-programmed to look for Dining Dollars first and then roll over to Campus Cash only after Dining Dollars are exhausted. Your UB Card works just like a debit card --- the amount of your purchase is deducted from your account each time you make a purchase, and the card reader displays your remaining balance. No more scrambling for quarters when you want a snack; just swipe your card through the reader and make your selection. This feature makes using the vending services convenient and secure!

Variety!
Expect an extensive assortment of your favorite national brands in the snack and beverage machines, with numerous selections stocked for those seeking healthier items with lower fat content. To round out the menu, subs, sandwiches and entrees will be stocked daily in our food machines. With machines prominently placed throughout campus, you're certain to find plenty to satisfy your cravings any time of the day or night!

Attractive, Contemporary Equipment!
Bold graphics, bright colors, and full-view glass front machines punctuate the state-of the-art vending equipment installed on the UB campus. To ensure the reliability of the equipment, treat it kindly and it will be in perfect working order whenever you need it! If, however, a malfunction occurs, a service technician can be summoned quickly by calling (716) 645-7355.

Special Product Promotions!
We will sponsor contests throughout the year and prize giveaways to thank all of our vending customers. Mountain bikes, theater tickets, gift certificates and many other prizes are slated for the academic year. Check the message pad or look for flyers that will announce upcoming promotions.

Refunds
Have you ever lost money in a vending machine and not known what to do about it? The following steps will help you to obtain a refund for your lost money.

Refunds by Phone:
Call Aramark at (716) 645-7355 or the Campus Dining & Shops office (716) 645-2521. You can leave a message for our vending service people at either number. Please leave the following information:

Location of Machine: The building and floor
Type of Machine: Soda, Snack, Beverage
How much money, Dining Dollars or Campus Cash you lost
Describe problem (as best as you can)
Your full name
Your mailing address
Your call will be processed and a refund will be sent out as soon as possible and the machine that was inoperative will be serviced.

Refunds on Campus
Refunds or UB Card credits can also be processed at the following locations:

UB Card Office - Room 228, Student Union
UB Card Office - Suite 108, Harriman Hall

Refunds for cash transactions can also be processed at the following locations:

Ellicott Food Court & The Elli - Ellicott Complex
Teddy's - Governors
Main St. Market - Goodyear Hall
Farber Cafe
Putnam's - Student Union
Bert's - Talbert Hall
Harriman Hall

We Welcome Your Comments and Suggestions
Campus Dining & Shops and Aramark are very proud to serve you, and we want you to be totally satisfied with the vending service on campus. If you would like to forward a suggestion, Contact Us.

Vending Locations