Dining

Understanding Meal Plan Changes

We know that your dining needs might change throughout the semester. Here's what you need to know about modifying your meal plan.

Important Note: Meal plan changes are permitted for the fall and spring semesters only. Changes are not permitted for summer or winter sessions. Please refer to our Important Dates page for specific deadlines for making meal plan changes.

How Changes Affect Your Meal Plan

When you change your meal plan, the way your account is adjusted for Refunds (credit for your old plan) and Charges (cost of your new plan) depends on the type of plans involved:

Old Meal PlanNew Meal PlanRefund (Credit for your old plan)Charge (Cost of your new plan)
Weekly Meal PlanWeekly Meal PlanPro-rated based on the number of weeks used.
Pro-rated based on the number of weeks remaining.
Flex Meal PlanFlex PlanFull refund.
Full charge. Any usage from your old plan will be deducted from your new plan's balance.
Weekly Meal PlanFlex Meal PlanPro-rated based on the number of weeks used.
Full charge. No usage from your previous Weekly Plan is deducted from your new Flex Plan.
Flex Meal PlanWeekly Meal PlanPro-rated based on usage from your Flex Plan.
Pro-rated based on the number of weeks remaining.