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How do I change my meal plan?<\/h4>

\nFor the Fall 2026 semester, students will have two weeks to change their meal plan, starting from Friday, August 28, 2026 through Thursday, September 10, 2026, and may do so directly from the My Housing Portal<\/a>. 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<\/a>.
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What kinds of meal plans can I change to?<\/h4>

\nStudents 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<\/a>.
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How long do I have to change my meal plan?<\/h4>

\nFor the Fall 2026 semester, students will have two weeks to change their meal plan, starting from Friday, August 28, 2026 through Thursday, September 10, 2026.
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What if I want to change my meal plan, but the two-week change period has already passed?<\/h4>

\nAfter the two-week period has passed, students are unable to change their meal plan for the semester, but can do so next semester.
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I live off-campus or in on-campus apartment-style housing. How do I add a meal plan?<\/h4>

\nStudents living off-campus or in on-campus apartment-style housing can select a meal plan from the My Housing Portal.<\/a> 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<\/a>.
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I live off-campus or in on-campus apartment-style housing, and I want to add a meal plan, but the initial period has passed. Am I still able to do so?<\/h4>

\nYes, you can still enroll in a meal plan after the initial 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.
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My room assignment changed from Traditional to Apartment Style. What happens to my meal plan?<\/h4>

\nIf 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<\/a>.
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Can I cancel my meal plan?<\/h4>

\nStudents living in traditional-style housing may not<\/strong> cancel their meal plan. For the Fall 2026 semester, students living off-campus or in apartment-style housing who are enrolled in a meal plan may visit the My Housing Portal<\/a>, select the \u201cMeal Plan\u201d tab, and cancel their current plan on or before the cancellation deadline of Friday, August 28, 2026. Cancellations beyond this date cannot be processed.\u00a0 All refunds will be based on a daily prorated amount and not based on usage
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How long does it take for meal plan changes or cancellations to take effect?<\/h4>

\nCancellations and changes are effective immediately once the request is submitted in the My Housing Portal<\/a>.
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What if I am a part-time student?<\/h4>

\nIf you are a part-time student, you may enroll in a meal plan by completing the Part-Time Student Meal Plan application form.<\/a>
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What if I am a Graduate student and I want to purchase a meal plan?<\/h4>

\nIf you are a graduate student, you may enroll in a meal plan by logging into the My Housing Portal<\/a> and selecting the \u201cMeal Plan\u201d tab, where you will be able to enroll in a meal plan for the full academic year. <\/span>
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How do I view my dining and convenience points balances?<\/h4>

\nStudents may log into Terrier Web<\/a> to view their dining and convenience points balances.
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