The bot maker is in the early stages of an expansion that will have thousands of machines serving campuses within the next two years. Students at George Mason University and Northern Arizona University already have access to the robotic couriers, while the University of Pittsburgh should have access later in September.

There’s a fairly simple logic at work here. The campus rollouts let Starship serve communities without having to wait for permission to operate on public streets. It’s also a way to refine the technology in a relatively safe, contained environment before there’s a wider deployment. Don’t fret if you’ve long since graduated, then — you may get more perks (if just a wider choice of food) in return for the wait.