Meal Plans 101
Having a meal plan means more than just convenience - it's your key to enjoying craveable meals across campus. With chef-inspired menus, local ingredients, and sustainable practices, your dining experience is as dynamic as campus life.
What is a Meal Plan?
A Meal Plan unlocks delicious meals, coffee, snacks, and more, at all of locations across campus. Your Meal Plan includes Meal Swipes and Flex Dollars, conveniently loaded onto your student ID. No need to carry additional cards or cash!
Your Meal Plan Access
Meal Swipes
Meal Swipes give you access to all-you-care-to-eat dining halls, offering variety of delicious and fresh options for every meal.
Flex Dollars
Dining Dollars are prepaid funds that can be used at any campus dining location to conveniently purchase food, snacks, and beverages.
Beginning to End
We’ve got you covered each semester! Meal plans activate a few days before move-in and stay active until move-out. They’re valid only for the current semester — so be sure to use them before they expire!
Don't Miss These Dates
Mark your calendar! Each semester, important dates like the start of meal plan usage, when to make changes, and deadlines for billing and sign-ups keeps your plan running smoothly.
Fall Semester:
August 15: Meal Plan Begins
Dining Services begins and you may start using your meal plan.
August 22nd: Last Day to Cancel Meal Plan
Last day to cancel your meal plan.
August 29th: Last Day to Change Meal Plan
Last day to change your meal plan.
December 11th: Meal Plans End
Dining Services end for the semester.
Spring Semester:
January 9th: Meal Plan Begins
Dining Services begins and you may start using your meal plan.
January 16th: Last Day to Cancel Meal Plan
Last day to cancel your meal plan.
January 23rd: Last Day to Change Meal Plan
Last day to change your meal plan.
May 7th: Meal Plans End
Dining Services end for the semester.
Hungry For More Info?
Find the perfect meal plan, explore flexible options, or get oriented with your campus dining experience.
Find Your Fit
Use our recommendation tool to find the perfect meal plan that matches your campus needs.
Find Your Perfect PlanMeal Plan Options
Choose from a variety of meal plans designed to provide flexibility and convenience for everyone.
Browse Meal PlansMeal Plan Orientation
Explore your campus dining experience with a guide to dining halls, featured locations, and more.
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Dine With Confidence!
Manage your meal plan with ease. Learn how to check your balance and set alerts.
Meal Plan FAQs
Have questions about your Meal Plan? Our FAQs are here to help you learn everything you need to manage your plan and make the most of campus dining. From how to get started to maximizing your benefits, you’ll find the answers you need right here.