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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.

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What is a Meal Plan?

A Meal Plan unlocks delicious meals, coffee, snacks, and more, at over 20 locations across campus. Your Meal Plan includes Meal Swipes, Meal Exchanges andFlex Points, conveniently loaded onto your student ID. No need to carry additional cards or cash!

Your Meal Plan Access

  • Big Blue getting pizza inside Broderick Dining Commons.

    Meal Swipes

    Meal Swipes give you access to our all-you-care-to-eat dining hall, offering a wide variety of delicious and fresh options for every meal.

  • Flex Points

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

  • Pizza Hut Melt and fries with a drink in front of our Pizza Hut store location.

    Meal Exchanges

    Meal Exchanges can be used to purchase set menu items at our national brand locations and select P.O.D. Markets.

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.

 

August 19:  Dining Services Begin

Dining Services begins and you may start using your Fall 2025 meal plan.

 

September 2:  Last Day to Change Meal Plan

Last day to change or cancel your meal plan.

 

December 13:  Last Day to Use Your Fall Meal Plan

Last day to use your Fall 2025 meal plan.

 

January 17:  Spring Meal Plans Begin

Your Spring Meal Plan is now ready to use!

 

January 27th:  Last Day to Change Meal Plan

Last day to change or cancel your meal plan.

 

 

Hungry For More Info?

Find the perfect meal plan, explore flexible options, or get oriented with your campus dining experience.

  • Students eating inside Broderick Dining Commons.

    Find Your Fit

    Use our recommendation tool to find the perfect meal plan that matches your campus needs.

    Find Your Perfect Plan
  • Three students at Fall Feast event in Broderick Dining Commons.

    Meal Plan Options

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

    Browse Meal Plans
  • Two students with plates of food in Broderick Dining Commons.

    Meal Plan Orientation

    Explore your campus dining experience with a guide to our dining hall, 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.