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 5 locations across campus. Your Meal Plan includes Meal Swipes and Tiger Bucks, conveniently loaded onto your student ID. No need to carry additional cards or cash!
Your Meal Plan Access
Meal Swipes
Meal Swipes make it easy for you to access a full, cost-effective meal to-go and offer a variety of delicious and fresh options for every meal.
Tiger Bucks
Tiger Bucks are prepaid funds that can be used at any campus dining location to conveniently purchase food, snacks, and beverages.
Meal Exchange
Each meal swipe, or Meal Exchange, includes an entree, side, beverage and dessert. All stations in the Dubinsky Cafe offer several meal exchange options.
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.
August 10: Fall 2026 Voluntary Meal Plans Available for Purchase
Commuter students can now purchase a meal plan through the dining website (reminder: students living in university housing will be assigned a meal plan and do not need to purchase one. Changes to your resident meal plan, if available, can be made by contacting the Housing Department.
August 24: Dining Services Begin
Dining Services begins and you may start using your meal plan.
August 31: Start of the Fall 2026 Semester
Classes begin. Regular dining hours of service resume.
September 15: Meal Plan Drop/Change Deadline
Last day to change your mandatory meal plan.
October 12-25: Tiger Buck Bonus Promotion
Get a $15 bonus for every $100 Tiger Bucks you purchase during this time.
December 7: First Day to Buy a Spring 2027 Meal Plan
Voluntary meal plan purchases are available for purchase.
December 22: Fall Semester Ends
Use your meals and Tiger Bucks by this day.
Hungry For More Info?
Find the perfect meal plan, explore flexible options, or get oriented with your FIT Dining experience.
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Use our recommendation tool to find the perfect meal plan that matches your campus needs.
Find Your Perfect PlanMeal Plan Options
Choose from a variety of meal plans designed to provide flexibility and convenience for everyone.
Browse Meal PlansMeal Plan Orientation
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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.