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 17 locations across campus. Your Meal Plan includes Meal Swipes, Dining Dollars, and Guest Meal Swipes, conveniently loaded onto your Zip Card. No need to carry additional cards or cash!
Your Meal Plan Access
Meal Swipes
All meal plans include a number of meal swipes that may be used throughout the semester. One swipe, per meal period, may be used at Rob's Cafe or at any Meal Exchange location for a meal solution.
Dining Dollars
Dining Dollars is a declining balance account loaded onto your Zip Card to purchase food on campus. They are accepted at all on-campus dining locations and may be reloaded at any time.
Meal Exchange
A feature of every meal plan, Meal Exchange allows you to use your meal swipes at select retail locations for a meal solution. Look for the Meal Exchange icon on menus at participating locations.
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 24: Meal Plans Begin
Dining Services begins and you may start using your meal plan.
August 29: Last Day to Bill
Last day to bill your fall meal plan to your student account.
September 19: Last Day to Change Meal Plan
Last day to change or cancel your meal plan. No changes after the 4th week of the semester.
Hungry For More Info?
Find the perfect meal plan, explore flexible options, or get oriented with your campus dining experience.
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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
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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.