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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 dining locations across campus. Your Meal Plan includes Meal Swipes and Dining Dollars conveniently loaded onto your Sand Shark Card. No need to carry additional cards or cash!

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.

  • Dining Dollars

    Dining Dollars are prepaid funds that can be used at any campus dining location to conveniently purchase food, snacks, and beverages. 

  • Sand Shark students on the VIP All-Access may use 50 Meal Swipes as Meal Exchange at Chick-fil-A throughout the semester. Regular All-Access Meal Plan holders may use 30 Meal Swipes as Meal Exchange per semester at Chick-Fil-A. Commuter students on the Block 50 meal plan may use up to 10 Meal Swipes as Meal Exchange per semester at Chick-Fil-A . The Meal Exchange Swipe includes one Chick-Fil-A Original or Spicy Sandwich Combo.

    Meal 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 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.

April 7th: Sweet to Serve You!

Guest appreciation day celebration for all meal plan holders.

April 27th:  Last Day of Spring Classes

April 28th-May 6th:  Reading Day and Final Exams

Check hours of operation for available dining locations.

May 8th: Last Day of Spring Meal Plan

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

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.