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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 unlocks delicious meals, coffee, snacks, and more, at 6 locations across campus. Your Meal Plan includes Meal Swipes and Dining Dollars, conveniently loaded onto your BUC ID. No need to carry additional cards or cash!

Your Meal Plan Access

  • Meal Swipes

    Meal Swipes give you access to our newly renovated all-you-care-to-eat dining hall, The Caf, offering a variety of delicious and fresh options for every meal.

  • Dining Dollars

    Dining Dollars are prepaid funds that can be used at any campus dining location to conveniently purchase food, snacks, and beverages. You can reload Dining Dollars to your BUC ID anytime throughout the semester!

  • Meal Exchange

    The All Access VIP and Commuter 50 plans include Meal Exchange that lets you trade a Meal Swipe for select menu items at The BucStop or Chick-fil-A.

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 25:  Fall Classes Begin

Dining Services begins and you may start using your meal plan.

 

August 29:  Last Day to Change Meal Plan

Last day to change or cancel your meal plan.

 

November 26-28:  Thanksgiving Holiday

Campus is closed. 

 

December 8:  Fall Classes End

 

December 9-15:  Final Exams 

 

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 Plan

  • Meal Plan Options

    Choose from a variety of meal plans designed to provide flexibility and convenience for everyone. 

    Browse Meal Plans

  • Take Your Meal To Go

    Choose to reuse! Sign up for ReusePass to take your meal from The Caf to go!

    Learn More

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.