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Meal Plan FAQs

How do I change my meal plan?


Students will have two weeks to change their meal plan, starting from Friday, August 29, 2025 through Thursday, September 11, 2025, and may do so directly from the My Housing Portal. Once you log into the portal, select the “Meal Plan” tab to select your new meal plan. For more information on changing your meal plan, please visit our page on changing your meal plan here.

What kinds of meal plans can I change to?


Students may only change to a meal plan of equal or higher value to the plan that is currently active. For the full list of meal plans available, please refer to the meal plans options page.

How long do I have to change my meal plan?


Students will have two weeks to change their meal plan, starting from Friday, August 29, 2025 through Thursday, September 11, 2025.

What if I want to change my meal plan, but the two-week change period has already passed?


After the two-week period has passed, students are unable to change their meal plan for the semester, but can do so next semester. Changes for the upcoming semester will be accepted from Friday, January 16, 2026, through Thursday, January 29, 2026.

I live off-campus or in on-campus apartment-style housing. How do I add a meal plan?


Students living off-campus or in on-campus apartment-style housing can select a meal plan from the My Housing Portal. Once you log into the portal, select the “Meal Plan” tab, where you will be able to enroll in a meal plan for the full academic year. For more information on meal plans for students living off-campus or in on-campus apartment style housing, please refer to the page here.

I live off-campus or in on-campus apartment-style housing, and I want to add a meal plan, but the two-week period has passed. Am I still able to do so?


Yes, you can still enroll in a meal plan after the two-week period has passed. However, please note that the meal plan charge and amount of meals will be pro-rated based on the remaining days in the semester.

My room assignment changed from Traditional to Apartment Style. What happens to my meal plan?


If you change rooms from traditional to apartment-style housing, your mandatory meal plan will be canceled, effective immediately. You will be able to re-enroll in a meal plan for students living off-campus or in on-campus apartment-style housing.

Can I cancel my meal plan?


Students living in traditional-style housing may not cancel their meal plan. Students living off-campus or in apartment-style housing who are enrolled in a meal plan may visit the My Housing Portal, select the “Meal Plan” tab, and cancel their current plan on or before the cancellation deadline of Thursday, September 25, 2025. Cancellations beyond this date cannot be processed.  All refunds will be based on a daily prorated amount and not based on usage

How long does it take for meal plan changes or cancellations to take effect?


Cancellations and changes are effective immediately once the request is submitted in the My Housing Portal.

What if I am a part-time student?


If you are a part-time student, you may enroll in a meal plan by completing the Part-Time Student Meal Plan application form.

What if I am a Graduate student and I want to purchase a meal plan?


If you are a graduate student, you may enroll in a meal plan by logging into the My Housing Portal and selecting the “Meal Plan” tab, where you will be able to enroll in a meal plan for the full academic year.

How do I view my dining and convenience points balances?


Students may log into Terrier Web to view their dining and convenience points balances.

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