Designed for students who want full access to the dining commons throughout the day. This plan provides unlimited entry along with meal exchanges, guest and to‑go swipes, and a stable Dining Dollar allotment that supports flexible dining across cafés and retail locations.
Designed for students who want structure with flexibility. This plan offers 125 swipes per quarter, supported by meal exchanges, guest and to‑go swipes, and Dining Dollars that expand options across campus cafés, markets, and retail venues.
Designed for students living in an apartment on or off campus who prefer a lighter swipe structure. This plan provides 80 quarterly swipes along with meal exchanges, guest and to‑go swipes, and a larger Dining Dollar balance for flexible dining across cafés, markets, and retail locations.
The Gothic Meal Plan is an optional plan for students in their second through fourth year living in University on‑campus housing, offering 100 dining commons swipes and Dining Dollars for flexible campus dining.
Designed for off-campus students who want convenient access to dining across campus. These plans offer a range of swipe and Dining Dollar options, allowing students to choose the mix of access and flexibility that fits their daily routines.
Summer Scholars and Summer Day meal plans are new offerings designed for students, faculty, staff, and non‑residential summer groups. Enjoy convenient, flexible dining with access to campus dining locations throughout the summer.
| 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 |
| 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