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 quivalent to $10.15 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.
January 9th, 2026: Dining Services Begin
At 7:00am, Spring Dining Services begins and you may start using your meal plan.
February 6th, 2026
At 4:00pm, Last day to make Dining Plan changes.
March 6th, 2026 - March 15th, 2026: Market 810 Closed
Market 810 will close at 3:00pm on 3/6 for Spring break and reopens at 10:30am on 3/15.
May 9th, 2026: Dining Services End
At 10:30am, Spring Dining Services will end, and you will no longer be able to use your meal 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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Dine With Confidence!
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.