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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 10 locations across campus. Your Meal Plan includes Meal Swipes and Flex 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 Scranton Commons, our all-you-care-to-eat dining hall, offering variety of delicious and fresh options for every meal.

  • Flex Dollars

    Flex Dollars are prepaid funds that can be used at any campus dining location to conveniently purchase food, snacks, and beverages. 

  • Cash Equivalency

    Cash Equivalency lets you spend a Meal Swipe as $6.75 towards the cost of select menu items at participating campus 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.

 

August 19:  Dining Services Begin

Dining Services begins and you may start using your meal plan.

 

September 2:  Last Day to Bill

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

 

September 2:  Last Day to Change Meal Plan

Last day to change or cancel your meal plan.

 

October 12:  EME Flex Dollars Promotion

Bonus Flex dollars promotion ends today.

 

November 3:  Early Meal Plan Sign Up

Signing up available for spring 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 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.