Plan Options
If would like to purchase a resident meal plan or if you would like to make a change to the plan you have already selected, please visit Residential Life located in Carkoski Commons.
If you would like to purchase Dining Dollars, a student off-campus or faculty/staff plan please Click Here.
If you have a question about the meal plans offered, please call our main office on campus at (507) 389-2613.
***SPRING PROMOTION***
Receive two FREE meals at the University Dining Center with every $50 Dining Dollars purchased! Offer ends April 21st.
University Dining Center Meals must be used by May 5, 2023.
2022-2023 Faculty and Staff Meal Plan Options
Meal Plans for Faculty & Staff
These plans feature two options for faculty and staff, including an account balance of all you-care-to-eat meals at the University Dining Center with a Dining Dollar account balance to use at any University Dining Services location and a separate Dining Dollar plan that offers bonus Dining Dollars.
Click Here to purchase any of these plans.
20/30 Faculty/Staff
Included in the plan are 20 meals for the University Dining Center and $30 Dining Dollars to be used at any University Dining Services location. Meals do carry over from fall semester to spring semester, but must be used by the end of the academic year.
2022-2023 Price: $185 ($7.75 per meal)
Proposed 2023-2024 price: $199
15/30 Faculty/Staff
Included in the plan are 15 meals for the University Dining Center and $30 Dining Dollars to be used at any University Dining Services location. Meals do carry over from fall to spring semester, but must be used by the end of the academic year.
2022-2023 Price: $150 ($8.00 per meal)
Proposed 2023-2024 price: $159
10/30 Faculty/Staff
Included in the plan are 10 meals for the University Dining Center and $30 Dining Dollars to be used at any University Dining Services location. Meals do carry over from fall to spring semester, but must be used by the end of the academic year.
2022-2023 Price: $115 ($8.50 per meal)
Proposed 2023-2024 price: $125
Faculty/Staff Platinum Plan - $300 + 45 Dining Dollar Bonus
Includes 300 Dining Dollars to use at any University Dining Services location PLUS an additional $45 Dining Dollar bonus added to your account. Price: $300 – Your total spending power $345. Dining Dollars Do Not Expire!
Price: $300
Faculty/Staff Gold Plan - $200 + $25 Dining Dollar Bonus
Includes 200 Dining Dollars to use at any University Dining Services location PLUS an additional $25 Dining Dollar bonus added to your account. Price: $200 - Your total spending power $225. Dining Dollars Do Not Expire!
Price: $200
Faculty/Staff Bronze Plan - $100 + $10 Dining Dollar Bonus
Includes 100 Dining Dollars to use at any University Dining Services location PLUS an additional $10 Dining Dollar bonus added to your account. Price: $100 - Your total spending power $110. Dining Dollars Do Not Expire!
Price: $100
2022-2023 Meal Plan Options
Many dining options are available to students. Each plan has two components: a meal plan and dining dollar plan. Meal plans determine the number of meals available for either the week or the semester. Each meal plan will receive three guest meals per semester. A dining dollar plan is like a prepaid debit account that can be used at any of the campus dining facilities.
Any Time Plan
Unlimited Dine-In Access / Includes 100 Dining Dollars per semester
This ultimate meal plan is the closest thing to having your own kitchen. This plan allows you unlimited access to the University Dining Center, at less than $13 per day. Instead of dining in, you may select from all of our menu offerings and take your meal to-go in a reusable container.
$100 Dining Dollars are associated with the Maverick Any Time Plan each semester. These Dining Dollars can be utilized at any dining location on campus, at any time while the dining locations are open. You can also purchase additional Dining Dollars at any time. Important note: Your Dining Dollars will carry over from fall semester to spring semester; however any Dining Dollars balance not used by the end of spring semester will expire and be forfeited.
2022-2023 Prices:
Fall: $1,495 Spring: $1,569
Price: $3,064
Proposed 2023-2024 prices:
Fall: $1,635 Spring: $1,715
Price: $3,350
14 Plan
14 Meals per week / Includes 200 Dining Dollars per semester
The 14 Plan appeals to students who may only eat two meals each day and want a little flexibility. With this plan, each week you will have 14 meals that you can use in any manner you like. Hot to-go container meals are available on this plan as well. $200 Dining Dollars accompanies the Maverick 14 Plan each semester. These Dining Dollars can be utilized at any dining location on campus, at any time while the dining locations are open. You can purchase additional Dining Dollars at any time. Important note: Your Dining Dollars will carry over from fall semester to spring semester; however any Dining Dollars not used by the end of spring semester will expire and be forfeited.
2022-2023 Prices:
Fall: $1,542 Spring: $1,612
Price: $3,154
Proposed 2023-2024 Prices:
Fall: $1,686 Spring: $1,764
Price: $3,450
160 Plan
160 Meals per semester / Includes $25 Dining Dollars per Semester/ Convert Meals to Dining Dollars
This plan offers the ultimate flexibility to customize your meal plan. Start out with 160 meals for the semester, then eat as many (or as few) meals each week as you would like up to 160 meals for the entire semester. Plus, you have the unique ability to convert any of the 160 meals a semester into Dining Dollars at a rate of $6.27 (2023-2024 proposed rate $7.08) per meal, twice per semester. Deadlines apply for conversions: November 30th for fall semester and April 30th for spring semester.
With this plan, you can determine whether you want more traditional meals in the University Dining Center or have greater flexibility with Dining Dollars to be used at any dining venue on campus. Also available is the ability to take a to-go container out of the University Dining Center. Semesters are approximately 16 weeks long, resulting in an average of 10 meals per week.
Your $25 Dining Dollars, and converted Dining Dollars, can be utilized at any dining location on campus at any time while the dining locations are open. The Maverick 160 is the only plan that allows conversion of meals to Dining Dollars, and these Dining Dollars must be used in the semester in which they are converted.
2022-2023 Prices:
Fall: $1,430 Spring: $1,430
Price: $2,860
Proposed 2023-2024 Prices:
Fall: $1,564 Spring: $1,564
Price: $3,128
Dining Dollar Plan
$250 Dining Dollars per Semester / No Dining Hall Meals Included
The Dining Dollar Plan includes a $250 Dining Dollar balance that can be utilized at any dining location on campus, at any time of the day. Students are welcome to use their Dining Dollars to buy meals in the dining hall at the per-meal door rate, as no specific numbers of meals are included in this plan. Dining Dollars carry over from fall to spring semester; however Dining Dollars not used by the end of spring semester will expire and be forfeited. A limited number of these plans are available. Please contact Resident Life at (507) 389-1011 for information about availability.
Fall: $250 Spring: $250
Price: $500.00
2022-2023 Off-Campus Meal Plan Options
Dining on campus is convenient and saves you money, as these meal plans are not subject to sales tax. University Dining Services offers two options for off-campus students, including a Voluntary Meal Plan option or Dining Dollar Plan option.
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75/75 Plan
Included in the plan are 75 meals for the University Dining Center and $75 Dining Dollars to be used at any University Dining Services location. Voluntary Meals and Dining Dollars do carry over from fall semester to spring semester, but must be used by the end of the academic year.
2022-2023 Price: $640 ($7.53 per meal)
Proposed 2023-2024 price: $699
50/50 Plan
Included in the plan are 50 meals for the University Dining Center and $50 Dining Dollars to be used at any University Dining Services location. Voluntary Meals and Dining Dollars do carry over from fall to spring semester, but must be used by the end of the academic year.
2022-2023 Price: $435 ($7.70 per meal)
Proposed 2023-2024 price: $475
25/25 Plan
Included in the plan are 25 meals for the University Dining Center and $25 Dining Dollars to be used at any University Dining Services location. Voluntary Meals and Dining Dollars do carry over from fall to spring semester, but must be used by the end of the academic year.
2022-2023 Price: $220 ($7.80 per meal)
Proposed 2023-2024 price: $240
Student Platinum Plan - $300 + 45 Dining Dollar Bonus
The Platinum Dining Dollars Plan features $300 Dining Dollars to use at any University Dining Services location, PLUS an additional $45 Dining Dollar Bonus. Dining Dollars carry over from fall to spring semester, but must be used by the end of the academic year. Price: $300 - Your total spending power $345
Price: $300
Student Gold Plan - $200 + $20 Dining Dollar Bonus
The Gold Dining Dollars Plan features $200 Dining Dollars to use at any University Dining Services location, PLUS an additional $20 Dining Dollar bonus added to your account. Dining Dollars carry over from fall to spring semester, but must be used by the end of the academic year. Price: $200 - Your total spending power $220
Price: $200
Student Bronze Plan - $100 + $5 Dining Dollar Bonus
The Bronze Dining Dollars Plan features $100 Dining Dollars to use at any University Dining Services location PLUS an additional 5 Dining Dollar bonus added to your account. Dining Dollars carry over from Fall to Spring Semester, but must be used by the end of the academic year. Price: $100 – Your total spending power $105
Price: $100