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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 our dining locations across campus. Your Meal Plan includes Meal Swipes and Flexi 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.

  • Flexi Dollars

    Dining Dollars are prepaid funds that can be used at any campus dining location to conveniently purchase food, snacks, and beverages. 

  • Meal Exchange

    Meal Exchange lets you trade a Meal Swipe for select menu items at participating campus retail locations, giving you more flexibility on the go.

    View Meal Exchange Options

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 2025

August 15th:  Dining Services Begin

Fall Dining Services begins and you may start using your meal plan.

 

August 18th:  First Day Of Classes Begins

First day of Fall semester classes.

 

September 3rd:  Last Day to Change Meal Plan

Last day to change or cancel your meal plan.

 

December 6th:  Last Day Of Classes 

Last day of Fall semester classes.

 

December 13th: Dining Services End

Fall Dining Services end and this will be the last day you may use your meal plan.

 

 

Spring 2026

January 18th:  Dining Services Begin

Spring Dining Services begins, and you may start using your meal plan.

 

January 20th:  First Day Of Classes Begins

First day of Spring semester classes.

 

February 4th:  Last Day to Change Meal Plan

Last day to change or cancel your meal plan.

 

May 8th:  Last Day Of Classes 

Last day of Spring semester classes.

 

May 16th: Dining Services End

Spring Dining Services end and this will be the last day you may use your meal plan.

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 Plan

  • Meal Plan Options

    Choose from a variety of meal plans designed to provide flexibility and convenience for everyone. 

    Browse Meal Plans

  • Meal Plan Orientation

    Explore your campus dining experience with a guide to dining halls, featured locations, and more.

    Get Started

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.