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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 the Viking Den - our all-you-care-to-eat dining hall offering a variety of delicious and fresh options for every meal.

    Meal Plan Options

  • Viking Bucks

    Viking Bucks may be used at any Viking Dining location - including Caribou Coffee and Viking Express P.O.D. Market. Visit our locations page for location information, including dining hall menus and hours of operation. Unused Viking Bucks rollover from Fall to Spring. They do not rollover to the next Academic School Year.

    Locations & Menus

  • Meal Exchange

    Students may use all meals as either meal swipes or as meal exchange. Meal Exchange offers the ultimate convenience with combo meal options that can be exchanged at Tenders, Love & Chicken and Greens to Go without having to dip into your Viking Bucks.

    Meal Plan 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.

 

February 2nd:  Last Day to Purchase Commuter Meal Plans

Last Day to Purchase Commuter Meal Plans.

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 all your plan offers.

    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.