What are your options?
Dining Services offers multiple meal plan options that will be sure to save you money while dining on campus
Questions? Call us at (435) 797-1701 or e-mail us at dining@usu.edu
Residental Housing Meal Plans
Meal plans designed for students living in the following University Housing locations that require a meal plan: Richards Hall, Bullen Hall, Mountain View Tower, Living Learning Community, Canyon Crest Suites & Central Suites
Residents will be able to choose between the Unlimited Access Plan or Semester 110 Plan. This portion of the meal plan applies to our two dining halls, The Junction and The Marketplace. Residents can decide if they would like unlimited access to these two Dining Halls, or to enter a total of 110 times per semester. Each meal plan also includes Dining Dollars, which function like a debit card, and can be used at the remaining 13 retail dining locations across campus.
Changes to housing meal plans can be made during the first two weeks of the semester.
*Dining Halls are closed over Thanksgiving vacation and the week of Spring Break.
Unlimited Access Meal Plan
Use your student I.D. card to access our 2 Dining Halls as many times as you want. When we say unlimited we truly mean that. Swipe in for a quick healthy snack, or swipe in for a sit down meal with your friends. Use it 1 time a day, or 30 times a day. We do not care. This meal plan is best for students that don't want to cook or clean. Parents will never have to worry about their students being hungry.
$100 is also added to your I.D. Card each semester so you can grab quick snacks or a meal in our Cafes, Convenience Stores, and Food Court.
2023/24 Pricing
| Cost Per Semester | $2,090 |
| Cost Per Meal | $8.70* |
| Dining Dollars | $100 |
*Cost per meal calculated at three meals per day over a 16 week semester
Semester 110 Meal Plan
Use your student I.D. card to access our 2 Dining Halls 110 times per semester. This meal plan is best for students that do not plan on being on campus often and only need 1 meal per day. $200 is also added to your I.D. card each semester so you can grab quick snacks or a meal in our Cafes, Convenience Stores, and Food Court
*This meal plan is equivalent to 6 meals per week over a 16 week semester*
2023/24 Pricing
| Cost Per Semester | $1,400 |
| Cost Per Meal | $14.58 |
| Dining Dollars | $200 |
Block Meal Plans
Meal Plans designed for students living on campus without a required meal plan, living off campus, or for faculty, staff, and guests of USU,
Meals never expire! If you visit The Marketplace or The Junction frequently this is the plan for you! Block Meals can be purchased by anyone and are most used by students that live on or off campus, USU Faculty & Staff, and can also be used as gift cards for guests of the university.
Block Meal Plan 2023/24 Pricing*
| Meal Swipes | Price | Price Per Meal* | Savings % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Meals | $275 | $11 | 19% |
| 50 Meals | $525 | $10.50 | 28% |
| 75 Meals | $750 | $10 | 32% |
*Pricing valid thru May 31, 2024
Aggie Express
Perfect for smaller purchases across USU. Anyone can load money onto their
USU ID Card and utilize Aggie Express to save money across Dining locations
Not wanting to purchase a meal plan? Load money onto your USU I.D. card. and use in any of our Dining locations including University Concessions and automatically save 10% off your purchase!
Money can be loaded online at https://usucard.usu.edu/manage-my-card or at any of the kiosks across campus. Money is stored on your I.D card for as long as you need it and will never expire. Aggie Express is a great way to supplement a Block Meal Plan or Housing Meal Plan for your smaller purchases.
For more information visit the USU Card Office in TSC 212 or by calling (435) 797-3852
Housing Meal Plan: Important Information
Please read your 2023-2024 Housing contract thoroughly. Listed below is important facts and common questions with their answers.
Still have questions? Call us anytime at (435) 797-1701 or visit us in the Dining Services Office, TSC 212
| Facts & Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Can I change my meal plan? | Yes. However you must change your meal plan within the first 2 weeks of the semester. After that you are locked into your contract for the remainder of the semester |
| How do I use my meal plan? | Simply hand our cashiers your student I.D. card and they will use that to let you into our Dining Halls. Meals are automatically deducted if you have a Semester 110 Meal Plan. Dining Dollars are also loaded onto your student I.D. card and the amount purchased is automatically deducted from your account. Forget your Student I.D. or want quick access to our Dining Halls? We have biometric readers that you can insert your finger into! Your finger will be linked to your meal plan. This option is only available to Housing Meal Plan holders. |
| How long does my meal plan last? | Your Semester 110 Meal Plan and Unlimited Access Meal Plan will end on the last day of each semester. Your meal plan is non-refundable and your unlimited or 110 meals do not roll over semester to semester |
| What are Dining Dollars? | Dining Dollars are essentially a Dining Debit Card. You can use it to purchase anything in our 15 Dining Operations including our Concessions stands at any athletic event! |
| How long do Dining Dollars last? | You will receive Dining Dollars as part of your Unlimited Access or Semester 110 Meal plan and it will automatically loaded onto your Student I.D. Card. Dining Dollars remaining at the end of Fall Semester will carry over to Spring Semester. Dining Dollars will be forfeited at the end of Spring Semester and are non-refundable. |
| Can I use my meal plan for my friend? | You have 2 guest swipes per semester that you may use on a guest. These guest swipes can only be used to gain access to The Marketplace or The Junction. If you run out of guest swipes you may use your Dining Dollars and pay retail pricing for your guest. The student card holder must be present when using guest passes or Dining Dollars. |
| When does my meal plan begin & end? | For Fall 2023 - Spring 2024 semester your Semester 110 or Unlimited Access meal plan begins and ends on the following dates. Fall 2023 Begin: Saturday, August 19, 2023 End: Friday, December 15, 2023 Spring 2024 Begin: Saturday, January 6th, 2024 End: Wednesday, May 1st, 2024 |
| What do I do if my meal plan is not working? | Call the Dining Services office at (435) 797-1701. We will help you to the best of our ability. If you have a hold on your account due to lack of payment your meal plan will be frozen until funds are paid. To make a Housing Meal plan payment you will need to contact the Housing office at (435) 797-3113 |
| Does my meal plan work over Thanksgiving, Winter Break, and Spring Break? | Semester 110 & Unlimited Access meal plans swipes are not active during University Holidays: Thanksgiving Break: November 22nd-24th Winter Break: December 16th - January 5th Spring Break: March 11th - March 17th However, Dining Services will have limited locations open with limited hours that you may use your Dining Dollars at. All Dining locations are closed on major U.S. holidays. |
Where can I eat? |
Dining Services owns and operates our 15 locations on the USU Campus. We have 2 Dining Halls, The Junction & The Marketplace. These 2 locations are where you will use your Unlimited Meals or 110 Meals and are all you can eat. Each Dining Hall has multiple micro-restaurants within them that have different styles of food and menus that change daily We also have our 13 other locations that include the following The HUB Food Court: located inside the Taggart Student Center. Includes micro-restaurants Subway, Taco Time, Fuji-San Sushi, Caffe Ibis, and our very own Scotsman's Corner breakfast and lunch grill Cafes: located throughout campus you will be sure to never go hungry. Visit Noni's Coffee Shop, The Forum Cafe, STEEPED Proudly Serving Starbucks, Luke's Family Cafe on the Quad, & Beth's Bistro Convenience Stores: Need a quick refresher? Visit our locations for a quick grab n go snack at The Quickstop, Shaw's 88, and The Depot USU Concessions: Use your Dining Dollars at any USU Concessions stands when you attend any USU Athletic event |
Where Can I Eat?
Buffet Style
All-you-care-to-eat Locations
Swipe your card and use 1 Block Meal to get into
one of our All-You-Care-to-Eat Locations.
Stay as long as you want and come back soon
Dining Dollars or Aggie Express
Cafe's, Convenience Stores, Food Court, & Concessions
Use your Dining Dollars in anyone of our 13 Retail Locations.
Swipe your card to use your Dining Dollars!
