Meal Plans

First-Year Meal Plan Requirement

All students entering 福利姬 within 1 year of high school are required to reside on-campus and purchase a University Resident Meal Plan their first year of college, usually fall and spring semesters.

Meal Plan Contract Terms and Conditions

Prospective and current students are strongly encouraged to review the terms of the Meal Plan contract carefully. By submitting the contract online, students agree to the terms outlined in the documents below. It is important to understand these details, as they cover key information on student responsibilities, cancellation process and refund deadlines.

2024-2025 Meal Plan

2025-2026 Meal Plan

Resident Meal Plans	Cost per Semester
All Access/Unlimited, with $150 of declining balance (Bearkat Bucks) each semester (All Access will serve as the Default Meal Plan)	$2,750
15 meals per week with $300 of declining balance (Bearkat Bucks) each semester	$2,650
10 meals per week with $450 of declining balance (Bearkat Bucks) each semester (available for sophomore and above, not available for first-year required students)	$1,960

Students living on-campus (except University owned apartments) are required to purchase a Residential meal plan.

Commuter Meal Plans	Cost per Semester
Bearkat Value - A block of 72 meals with $400 of declining balance (Bearkat Bucks) each semester	$1,030
Bearkat Lite Plan - A block of 32 meals with $350 of declining balance (Bearkat Bucks) each semester	$635
Bearkat Flex Plan - $750 of declining balance (Bearkat Bucks)	$750

Cancellation of Contract

Refund Deadlines Before Start of Contract Period

First-Year students with approved meal plan waivers will receive a full refund of meal plan prior to the beginning of the term. First-year students without approved meal plan waiver will have dining charges added to their fee statement prior to the beginning of the term.

Upperclassmen students may add and cancel the meal plan in full with no penalty prior to the beginning of the term.

Contract Termination After Start of Contract Period

Students who request a contract termination after the term has begun will need to apply to terminate the contract. Meal Plan Contract Termination forms are available in the Residence Life Office.

Meal Plan Termination Refunds

If early termination is approved, the student will follow the dining refund schedule as published below.

Early termination of the meal plan contract will be cause for immediate cancellation of the associated Bearkat Bucks. If the student has used part or all of the Bearkat Bucks and thereafter cancels the meal plan prior to the conclusion of the semester, Bearkat Bucks will be prorated through the end of the day that the cancellation occurs. The student is required to reimburse the University for any Bearkat Bucks used over the allotted amount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Below is a list of Frequently Asked questions (FAQ's) related to dining and meal plans. If you do not see your question answered below, please do not hesitate to reach out to hall staff of contact the Residence Life office at (936) 294-1812.