Frequently Asked Questions

Is a meal plan required?
   All freshmen who have not reached the age of twenty-one by the first day of class of their first semester who live in the residence halls are required to purchase a meal plan for both fall and spring semester.

What happens to my unused meals at the end of the fall semester?
   For those students on a Gold, Silver, or Bronze meal plan any unused meals remaining in your account at the end of the fall semester will automatically carry over to the spring semester. MEALS DO NOT CARRYOVER FOR THE PLATINUM MEAL PLAN.

What happens to my unused meals at the end of the spring semester or if my meal plan is terminated/cancelled?
   Unused meals remaining in your account are automatically converted to a FoodBucks credit. The current rate is $2.47 per meal (subject to change year to year). No refund is given for unused meals. MEALS ARE NOT CONVERTED FOR THE PLATINUM MEAL PLAN.

Will my FoodBucks ever expire ?
    FoodBucks balances do not expire at the end of either the fall or spring semester unless your account has been inactive for 18 consecutive months. The balance remains as long as you are enrolled at the University and use your account. After 18 consecutive months of inactivity, the balance in your account is reduced to zero. No refund is given for any unused balance.

Can I use my meal swipes for Parents/Friends/Guests?
     If you wish to take a guest to the Downunder Cafe just present your card to the checker and an additional meal will be taken off your card for each guest you have. No meal plan holders may loan their card to anyone else to use.

Can I change my meal plan?
    Meal plans may be changed among Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze during the first three weeks of classes and during the semester break.

Can I use my meal swipes for any other venues besides the Downunder Cafe?
    Swipes can also be used to swipe out specific combo meals at the DC Store next door to the Downunder Cafe.