Meal plans for students are an important part of the academic life of college students. Meal plans are a great way to help students control their portion sizes and help to set reasonable eating guidelines. Students who are often left with a meal plan after college often find themselves skipping meals or not having sufficient amounts of food to survive throughout the day.
Most meal plans start every weekday at breakfast. Exchanges vary in price. Some exchanges offer single coupons that can be combined with other purchases for a discount while others may require purchase of a specific item to gain access to the exchange privileges. Please Note: Meal exchange pricing is based on availability.
Some students choose not to eat at the campus cafeteria during the semester. Instead they elect to access the cafeteria during the afternoons and evenings. Exchanges that charge a fee for access are usually very limited and may not include all of the scheduled meals for the semester. Students who choose not to pay the fee for the meal plans are subject to the normal campus food policy pricing and purchasing restrictions.
Many students prefer to save time by eating the meals that they don’t need to eat. There are several choices for those who want to eat less and still consume the required amount of calories. There are five point system meals that allow one to eat as much as they would like for the price of five dollars per meal. Student Flex Plan Flexible Silver Plans are available to students who need to save time by using the flex plan to organize their meals. A five point system allows for flexibly planned meals that meet all dietary requirements while still allowing for some of the same foods that other students eat.
The following is information for students who qualify for a 500 plan on using the meal plans for the entire academic year. This is the amount of credit hours that will be charged towards the academic year. These types of plans are generally considered “standard” plans and do not provide any flexibility when it comes to modifying the amount of food that you eat. There are some significant restrictions when it comes to the foods that you are allowed to eat each day. Exceptions may be made based on your extracurricular activities and if you meet certain dietary requirements.
These plans are designed for students who wish to save money and still have a satisfying meal each day. The meal plans are a great way to save money on dining dollars in the academic year while allowing students to manage their portion sizes. They can also be used to help with gaining weight for the spring semester and beyond. Exchanging dining dollars for “host” privileges allows students to exchange dining dollars for extra food or to exchange host privileges for extra food.
