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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Summer 2025
Student meal plans can be added or upgraded and charged to the student eBill at any time throughout the summer term using this . A student may also sign up for a meal plan in Campus Services HQ (162 Calhoun St.) and pay in full at the time of purchase.
Summer meal plans cannot be canceled once selected.
Summer meal plans are billed and assigned for the entire summer (Maymester through Summer II) and are valid May 12 - August 5.
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Fall 2025
Fall 2025 meal plans begin August 14 with dinner and end December 9 with lunch.
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 can add, change or cancel a meal plan by submitting a form, which will be posted here when available.
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
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.
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Spring 2026
Spring 2026 meal plan dates and deadlines will be provided in October 2025.
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: $7.70
Lunch: $11.70
Dinner: $12.70
Without Cougar Card
Breakfast: $10.60
Lunch: $14.80
Dinner: $16.95
Rates are subject to change.
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Summer 2025 Dining Hours
Subject to change. Please also check the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Culinary Group website for the most current information on location hours and menus.
May 12-30
- Chick-fil-A: M-F, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- City Bistro: M-F, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Starbucks: M-F, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
June 2 – August 8
- Chick-fil-A: M-F, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Liberty St. Food Hall, M-F, 8-11 a.m., Noon-2 p.m., 5-7 p.m.
- Starbucks: M-F, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
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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 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
Clyde's last day for the spring semester was April 21. We'll see you again soon!