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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 student ID. 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 are loaded to your QuickCard and can be used at any campus dining location to conveniently purchase food, snacks, and beverages. 

  • Flex Meals

    This offering allows you to “flex” a dining hall meal to treat a guest. Flex meals are part of your meal plan, so you can opt to use them for yourself or a guest. When entering a dining hall, please notify the cashier that you plan to use a flex meal.

  • BU Bucks

    An add-on flexible spending account for campus dining that offers convenience to purchase and additional promotions. BU Bucks can be added to your account for any amount over $10 at any time. They are used like Dining Dollars or for dining hall meals. BU Bucks continue to roll over from semester to semester until students leave the university; funds will then be eliminated.

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.

 

January 05:  Last Day to Bill

Last day to bill your spring meal plan to your student account.

January 18:  Dining Services Begin

Meal plans begin for spring semester.

January 30:  Last Day to Change Meal Plan

Last day to change your 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

  • Meal Plan Orientation

    Explore your campus dining experience with a guide to dining halls, featured locations, and more.

    Get Started

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.