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 9 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!
Important to Note!
On eligible meal plans that include meal exchanges (Blazer All Access plus 5, Blazer All Access plus 10, Blazer 8 plus 5, Blazer 8 plus 10, Blazer 10 plus 5, Blazer 10 plus 10, VSU 50, Blazer Apartment) each meal exchange counts toward your total number of swipes and is not added on top of your dining hall swipes.
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 can be used at any campus dining location to conveniently purchase food, snacks, and beverages.
Meal Exchange
Meal Exchange lets you trade a Meal Swipe for select menu items at participating campus retail locations, giving you more flexibility on the go.
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.
First Day of Classes: January 12th
Last Day to Add a Meal Plan covered by Financial Aid: January 14th by 11:59pm
March 16th-20th: Spring Break Hours
May 4th: Last Day of Classes for Spring Semester
Visit the Meal Plan Portal!
Manage your meal plan with ease. Learn how to check your balance and set alerts.
Employee Deduction Form
Faculty and Staff Employee Deduction Form
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.