Dining Plans 101
Having a dining 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 Dining Plan?
A Dining Plan unlocks delicious meals, coffee, snacks, and more, at twenty-one locations across campus. Your Dining Plan includes Dining Swipes and Dining Dollars, conveniently loaded onto your student ID. No need to carry additional cards or cash!
Your Dining 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.
Dining Dollars
Dining Dollars are prepaid funds that can be used at any campus dining location to conveniently purchase food, snacks, and beverages.
Build-Your-Own Swipe
BYO Swipe lets you trade a Dining Swipe for a meal equivalent to $10.53 at participating campus retail locations, giving you more flexibility on the go.
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.
Summer Session 2026
May 18th, 2026: Dining Services Begins
At 7:00am, Summer Dining Services begins and you may start using your meal plan.
May 29th, 2026
At 4:00pm, Last day to make Dining Plan changes.
August 7th, 2026: Dining Services End
At 2:00pm, Summer Dining Services will end, and you will no longer be able to use your meal plan.
Fall Session 2026
August 13th, 2026: Dining Services Begin
At 7:00am, Fall Dining Services begins and you may start using your meal plan.
September 4th, 2026
At 4:00pm, Last day to make Dining Plan changes.
November 20th, 2026 - November 28th, 2026: Market 810 Closed
Market 810 will close at 3:00pm on 11/20 for Fall Break and reopens at 11:00 am on 11/29.
December 15th, 2026: Dining Services End
At 10:30am, Fall Dining Services will end, and you will no longer be able to use your meal plan.
Need Assistance?
Check out our video tutorials on how to add, change or cancel a dining plan!
- Click here to learn how to add a dining plan.
- Click here to learn how to change your dining plan.
- Click here to learn how to cancel your dining plan.
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Dining Plan Options
Choose from a variety of dining plans designed to provide flexibility and convenience for everyone.
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Manage your dining plan with ease. Learn how to check your balance and set alerts.
Dining Plan FAQs
Have questions about your Dining 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.