Meal Plans
Meal plans are convenient, flexible and loaded with options.
Students have access to dining locations across campus with a range of – all with just a tap of their Cougar Card. You’ll get guaranteed value, whether you eat on campus three times a week or three times a day!
- There's no need to cook or clean.
- We compost at all our dining locations - eat sustainably!
- Talk to our on-campus registered dietitian for any diet-related or wellness needs.
- Use our reusable to-go box program at City Bistro and Liberty for a meal on the go or dining outside.
- In a hurry? We offer mobile ordering at multiple locations for quick pickup.
Most importantly, having a meal plan is an important part of the college experience. We aim to create an environment where students feel welcome not only to eat, but to study, meet new friends and make memories.
Am I required to have a meal plan?
It depends.
If you live on campus and you are a first-year student (regardless of credit hours) or a transfer student classified as a first-year student by Admissions, you are required to purchase a for the academic year.
Upperclass students and commuters have the option to purchase a meal plan from among eight .
Definitions and Terms
Students must agree to the Terms and Conditions for Meal Plans when they sign up. Be sure to read through them - there's useful info there! You'll find definitions of meal plan types (ranging from All Access plans to Dining Dollars) as well as billing and cancellation details, among other important details.
How to add, change or cancel a meal plan
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Spring 2026
Spring 2026 meal plans begin January 4 with dinner and end April 30 with lunch.
November 1 – January 1: Students can add, change or cancel a meal plan for spring 2026 in the MyHousing/Dining portal. Log into MyPortal and click on the MyHousing/Dining tile and follow instructions there.
January 2 – January 13: Students add, change or cancel a meal plan by submitting the appropriate form (available during this timeframe).
Students can also make the request in person at Campus Services HQ, 162 Calhoun St. during this time.
January 13 at 5 p.m.: Deadline to change or cancel meal plans
Adding a meal plan: Students may add a meal plan at any time, but the plan can no longer be charged to the student eBill after January 13 and must be paid for in person at the time of purchase with cash, check or any major credit card.
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Fall 2025
Fall 2025 meal plans begin August 14 with dinner and end December 9 with lunch.
The deadline has passed to change or cancel meal plans. Please read below about adding a meal plan after August 25.
February 1 – August 12: Students can add, change or cancel a meal plan for fall 2025 in the MyHousing/Dining portal. Log into MyPortal and click on the MyHousing/Dining tile and follow instructions there.
August 13 – August 25: Students add, change or cancel a meal plan by submitting the appropriate form (available during this timeframe).
Students can also make the request in person at Campus Services HQ, 162 Calhoun St. during this time.
August 25 at 5 p.m.: Deadline to change or cancel meal plans
Adding a meal plan: Students may add a meal plan at any time, but the plan can no longer be charged to the student eBill after August 25 and must be paid for in person at the time of purchase with cash, check or any major credit card.
Accommodations
The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Culinary Group can accommodate many food allergies and works hard to ensure dining options are as safe as possible. Students on campus with dietary restrictions should review our and contact our to discuss their needs.
Dining Updates and Info
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Door Rates
Campus dining is not just for meal plan holders! All are welcome. Please find the following casual rates and come dine with us!
With Cougar Card
Breakfast: $8.10
Lunch: $12.25
Dinner: $13.30
Without Cougar Card
Breakfast: $11.15
Lunch: $15.55
Dinner: $17.80
Effective July 1, 2025. Rates are subject to change.
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Clyde's Snack Shack
Clyde’s Snack Shack is slinging delicious sandwiches and more. Follow the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Culinary Group on Instagram for this week's menu plus other great food and fun!
- Open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- All are welcome!
- Meal Taps (for select combos), Dining Dollars, Cougar Cash, Visa and Mastercard accepted