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2026/27 Meal Plans

UChicago Dining offers a variety of meal plans designed to meet the needs of the campus community. As part of the University housing contract, students living in University‑owned housing are required to have a meal plan and are assigned a default meal plan. A student’s year in housing and room type, rather than academic class year, determine the default meal plan for those living on campus.

Unlimited Meal Plan

Phoenix Meal Plan

Apartment Meal Plan

Gothic Meal Plan

Off-Campus Meal Options

Summer Meal Plan Options

Eligibility Matrix

Year in Housing Room Type Unlimited Meal Plan Phoenix Meal Plan Apartment Meal Plan Gothic Meal Plan Off-Campus Plans
First Year Any Default Not Eligible Not Eligible Not Eligible Not Eligible
Second, Third or Fourth Year  Single or Double Default Eligible Not Eligible Eligible Not Eligible
Second, Third or Fourth Year  Apartment Eligible Eligible Default Eligible Not Eligible

Meal Plan Enrollment Windows & Meal Plan Dates

Quarter Enrollment/Change Period Start Date Enrollment/Change Period End Date Meal Plan Start Date Meal Plan End Date
Autumn Monday, September 7, 2026 Monday, October 5, 2026 Friday, September 25, 2026 Friday, December 11, 2026
Winter Monday, December 14, 2026 Monday, January 11, 2027 Sunday, January 3, 2027 Friday, March 12, 2027
Spring Monday, March 1, 2027 Monday, March 29, 2027 Sunday, March 21, 2027 Friday, June 4, 2027

Student's Living On-Campus Meal Plan FAQ

Q: Are meal plans required for all students living on-campus?
Q: Can I cancel my meal plan if I live on-campus?
Q: How are meal plan charges processed?
Q: How can I make changes to my on-campus meal plan?
Q: What happens if my housing contract is canceled?