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MEAL PLAN OPTIONS

Many faculty, staff, and students not living in the residence halls or Greek Court enjoy the convenience of eating on campus. There is the option to either purchase a full meal plan or Dining Dollars.  

Available Meal Plans 

Seven plus plan:
7 meals per week + 2 bonus meals + $200 Dining Dollars


$1503.00 per semester

Ten plus plan:
10 meals per week + 3 bonus meals + $60 Dining Dollars


$1726.00 per semester

Twelve plus plan:
12 meals per week + 4 bonus meals + $100 Dining Dollars


$1924.00 per semester 

Fifteen plus plan: 
15 meals per week + 5 bonus meals + $140 Dining Dollars


$2142.00 per semester 

Unlimited plus plan:
Unlimited meals per week + 6 bonus meals + $150 Dining Dollars

$2455.00 per semester

*Rates shown are fall 2023-spring 2024

These plans (including the dining dollars) expire at the end of the semester in December (fall) or May (spring). These meal plans are non-refundable.

Meal Plan Values

  • Meals Per Week, or board meals, are served in the Residential Dining Centers.  Unused meals do not accumulate nor are they reimbursed. They reset Monday mornings.

  • Bonus Meals, like Meals Per Week, are board meals served in the Residential Dining Centers. They may be used as extra meals, and are good for the semester in which they are provided. Unused meals do not accumulate nor are they reimbursed.

  • Dining Dollars may be used for a la carte purchases at the C-Store, Java Beanery & Bakery, University Food Court, and Panther Pantry. They may also be used to purchase board meals in the Residential Dining Centers. Dining Dollars deplete as they are used and are good for the academic year.

These plans (including the dining dollars) expire the end of the semester and are non-refundable. Dining Center Meals MUST be used each week and cannot be accumulated.

Each plan allows you to eat a specific number of meals in the University-operated dining centers each week. You may also use your Dining Dollars at any of the following locations:

  • Food Court

  • Java B & B, 

  • Panther Pantry

  • Convenience Center located in Thomas Hall

  • At all three Residential Dining Centers

Bonus meals will be given to each person on a contract meal plan. A set number of bonus meals per semester will be given to all contract meal plan holders. These bonus meals do not count against the weekly meal balances. These bonus meals can be used if you run out of meals during any given week.

To Increase a Meal Plan: A student's meal plan can be increased at any time by filling out the proper form at the front desk of the Office of University Housing and Dining Services.

You may eat every 2 hours. (If you eat at 8:00 am you will be able to eat again at 10:01 am).

To find Frequently Asked Questions, click here. For more information about Dining Dollars, click here.

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