Meal Plans 101
Having a meal plan means more than just convenience - it's your key to enjoying craveable meals across campus. With chef-inspired menus, local ingredients, and sustainable practices, your dining experience is as dynamic as campus life.
What is a Meal Plan?
A meal plan provides students with a predetermined number of meals and/or dining dollars to use at over 22 locations across campus. Your Meal Plan includes Meal Swipes and Flex Points, conveniently loaded onto your student ID. No need to carry additional cards or cash!
Your Meal Plan Access
Meal Swipes
Meal Swipes give you access to the Ville Grill, our all-you-care-to-eat dining hall. These swipes are included with the Unlimited 7 & 325, Unlimited 7 & 175, Block 80 & 600, and Block 50 & 300 meal plans, offering variety of delicious and fresh options for every meal.
Flex Points
Flex Points are prepaid funds that can be used at any campus dining location to conveniently purchase food, snacks, and beverages. Flex Points are included with your meal plan to be used at all dining locations on campus.
Retail Meal Swipes
Retail Meal Swipes allow you to enjoy an entree and a beverage at most on-campus retail dining locations including Chick-fil-A, Subway, Panda Express, and more.
Don't Miss These Dates
Mark your calendar! Each semester, important dates like the start of meal plan usage, when to make changes, and deadlines for billing and sign-ups keeps your plan running smoothly.
August 11: Last Day to Bill
Last day to bill your fall meal plan to your student account.
August 14: Dining Services Begin
Dining Services begins and you may start using your meal plan.
September 4: Last Day to Change Meal Plan
Last day to change or cancel your meal plan.
October 19: EME Dining Dollars Promotion
Bonus dining dollars promotion ends today.
November 10: Early Meal Plan Sign Up
Early sign up begins for spring meal plans.
Hungry For More Info?
Find the perfect meal plan, explore flexible options, or get oriented with your campus dining experience.
Find Your Fit
Use our recommendation tool to find the perfect meal plan that matches your campus needs.
Find Your Perfect PlanMeal Plan Options
Choose from a variety of meal plans designed to provide flexibility and convenience for everyone.
Browse Meal PlansMeal Plan Orientation
Explore your campus dining experience with a guide to dining halls, featured locations, and more.
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Dine With Confidence!
Manage your meal plan with ease. Learn how to check your balance and set alerts.
Meal Plan FAQs
Have questions about your Meal Plan? Our FAQs are here to help you learn everything you need to manage your plan and make the most of campus dining. From how to get started to maximizing your benefits, you’ll find the answers you need right here.