Students eating together at Hillside Cafe

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With a Resident Meal Plan, enjoy 40% off in the dining centers and a 10% off at espresso bars, Freshens, Carlita's, and Einstein's Bros. Bagels. Simply use your CougarCard to pay for meals, just like a prepaid debit card. At the beginning of each semester, you will receive your dining dollars for the semester and are responsible for managing your account. 

Students receive a discount because they have paid the flat rate base fee, which covers the cost of facilities, maintenance, and a portion of staffing costs. Students can add dining dollars without an additional base fee.

Level 1

$935 Base Fee +
$1,120 Dining Dollars = 

Total Cost $2,055

Recommended if you plan to eat two meals in the dining centers most week days but are frequently off-campus or cooking for yourself.

Level 2

$935 Base Fee +
$1,475 Dining Dollars = 

Total Cost: $2,410

Recommended if you plan to eat two to three meals in the dining centers most days and are occasionally off campus on weekends.

Level 3

$935 Base Fee +
$1,795 Dining Dollars = 

Total Cost: $2,730

Recommended if you plan to eat most meals in the dining centers and are on campus most weekends.

Change Your Meal Plan

You can change your Resident Meal Plan until the 8th week of classes. 

Change Meal Plan

 

Add Dining Dollars

Low on dining dollars? Add more at any time. 

Add Dining Dollars

Maximize your Meal Plan

Your Resident Meal Plan provides a lot of flexibility, and with this comes the need to manage your dining dollars responsibly.   We encourage you to frequent the dining centers for main meals – the 40% discount in these locations will maximize your purchasing power. 

Are you on track?

Use this chart to compare your balance to see if you're on track with you spending for the semester!

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