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What are the rates for breakfast, lunch and dinner in the Dining Hall?
What is a meal plan?
What is a Commuter Meal Plan?
What Meal Plans and Commuter Meal Plans are available?
What facilities accept the Meal Plans and Commuter Meal Plans?
If I don’t use all of my meals in a given week, do they carry over to the following week?
Can I treat a guest by using two of my meals in a designated meal period?
Can I change my meal plan once the semester has begun?



What are the rates for breakfast, lunch and dinner in the Dining Hall?
Meal prices are available at the door


What is a meal plan?
A meal plan is a program that enables students to eat a select number of meals at the Dining Halls during a given period. All residential students under 23 must purchase a meal plan. Our meal plan has been designed to accommodate the various needs of our students.


What is a Commuter Meal Plan?
Designed exclusively for commuter students, faculty and staff, the Commuter Meal Plan is great for the occasional diner. The meal plan offers a convenient, hassle free way to always enjoy a delicious meal or grab a quick bite, without ever searching for a quarter. Purchase a commuter meal plan at the Office of Student Financial Services through your student account. You may pay with MasterCard, Visa, Cash, Money Order or Financial Aid Credit.


What Meal Plans and Commuter Meal Plans are available?
The Ultimate- 16 Meals per week
This plan is designed for students who want a meal plan with the greatest value. With this plan, you can enjoy all 16 meals offered in the Dining Hall each week as well as in our various retail locations through the meal equivalency option.

The Commuter Meal Plans are available for

$450.00 (75 Meals)
$290.00(50 Meals)
$145.00 (25 Meals)


What facilities accept the Meal Plans and Commuter Meal Plans?
The Meal Plans and Commuter Meal Plans are accepted in the Dining Hall. In this facility, you can enjoy a wide variety of popular all-you-can-eat menu options in a comfortable atmosphere. The Dining Hall offers something for everyone! Whether you are interested in traditional cuisine similar to what your mother prepares at home or something else, the hall is sure to have what you desire.

The Origins Station, offers you an array of ethnic foods from around the world. From the far reaches of the Pacific Rim to regional America, a flavorful integration of spices, herbs and seasonings demonstrates an epicurean exchange between cultures.

Sandwich Central offers a wide variety of made to order sandwiches and subs daily. Each day, we also feature one specialty sandwich made with unique breads and spreads.

Trattoria is an Italian restaurant that has been scaled to fit every appetite; from hand tossed pizza one day to main course pastas another, this station is always a student favorite.

The Fresh Grille offers the perfect blend of traditional grill favorites and contemporary new foods. It’s more than just your traditional burgers and fries station.

The Garden Emporium is an exciting market of the freshest salad offerings and home-style soups.

Double Treat Bakery is the perfect end to a delicious meal. Here you will find a wide variety of homemade desserts, pies and cakes.

Morning Editions is a combination of morning treats including fresh toasted bagels and other tasty breads, cold cereals, wholesome milk, and a self-serve waffle station.

The Center of Refreshments offers a wide-variety of carbonated and non-carbonated beverages.


If I don’t use all of my meals in a given week, do they carry over to the following week?
Meals do not carry over from one week to the next week. Thus, it is extremely important that you select your meal plan based on your eating habits and schedule.


Can I treat a guest by using two of my meals in a designated meal period?
No. Unfortunately, your meal plan is non-transferable. You may not use more than one of your meals during a given meal period.


Can I change my meal plan once the semester has begun?
No. Once you select your meal plan, you may not change it until the next semester.