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 dining locations across campus. Your Meal Plan includes Meal Swipes and Dining Dollars, conveniently loaded onto your Husky ID or meal card!
Your Meal Plan Access
Meal Swipes
Meal Swipes give you access to all-you-care-to-eat dining halls, offering variety of delicious and fresh options for every meal.
View All Of Our Dining PlansDining Dollars
Dining Dollars are prepaid funds that can be used at any campus dining location to conveniently purchase food, snacks, and beverages.
Add More Dining Dollars HereMeal Exchange
Meal Exchange lets you trade a Meal Swipe for select menu items at participating campus retail locations, giving you more flexibility on the go.
Don't Miss These Dates
Mark your calendar! Each quarter, 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.
February 27th: Last Day to change meal plan as a resident for Spring
Last day to change your selected meal plan for Spring Quarter 2026.
March 20th: Last Day of Winter Quarter 2026
Dining Services ends for Winter Quarter and Spring Break begins, lasting from March 21st to March 29th, 2026.
March 29th: Spring Meal Plans Active
Meal plans for Spring Quarter 2026 become active March 29th, 2026.
June 1st: Spring Meal Plans Active
Summer db meal plan become available for purchase on June 1st and can be purchased until August 31st.
June 12th: Last day of Spring Quarter 2026
Meal plans deactivate on June 13th and ALL meal swipes and ALL dining bucks are reset.
September 1st: Voluntary fall meal plans available for purchase
All voluntary meal plans including block and weekly plans, become available for purchase for Fall Quarter on September 1st, 2026.
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.