Meal Plans

The best conversations start over good food.

A successful journey on campus includes gathering with classmates, co-workers and friends over a meal in the dining hall, food court or at one of our cafes along the way. There are several meal plans to choose from, each designed to meet the needs of our campus community.

These are proposed rates for 2025-26 pending Board of Regents approval.

2024-25 Housing & Dining Rates

Traditional Dorm

Meal plan options for students living in the traditional and suite-style residence halls.

Features and Rates

All-Access Meal Plan

This plan offers great value and flexibility for however you like to eat – three squares, many small meals throughout the day or to graze. Includes an unlimited number of meals in the dining halls, along with Dining Dollars and a couple of guest passes if you want to treat a friend to a meal!

Block 220 Meal Plan

Offering a set number of meals per semester, equivalent to approximately 14 meals per week in the dining halls and enough Dining Dollars to grab a few coffees each week in one of our retail stores.

Meal Plan	Academic Year Cost	Meals	Dining Dollars	Guest Meals	Meals To-Go
All-Access	$4,974	Unlimited	$100/semester	2/semester	Yes
Block 220	$4,690	220/semester	$200/semester	NA	Yes

Apartments & Off Campus

Meal plan options for students living in an on-campus apartment or off campus.

Features and Rates

All-Access Meal Plan

Block 15, 120 and 220 Meal Plans

Do you like to eat in the dining hall, or are you more of a food court diner? The Block Plans provide options for both! The Block 15 Plan loads you up with Dining Dollars to be used for food and beverage purchases in our retail locations, while still allowing for about one meal per week in the dining hall. The Block 120 Plan provides over 7 meals per week in the dining halls and enough Dining Dollars to grab a few coffees each week in one of our retail stores. And the Block 220 gains you access to eat the majority of your meals in the dining halls while still enjoying the option to "eat out" with some Dining Dollars.

Weekly 5 Meal Plan

Get yourself five meals each week in the dining halls and then fill the rest of your schedule with delicious meals from one of our retail locations with your Dining Dollars. NOTE: The Weekly 5 resets each Thursday night; unused meals do not carry over to the next week.

Meal Plan	All-Access	Block 15	Block 120	Block 220	Weekly 5
Academic Year Cost	$4,974	$1,144	$3,060	$4,690	$2,414
Meals	Unlimited	15/semester	120/semester	220/semester	5/week
Dining Dollars	$100/semester	$400/semester	$200/semester	$200/semester	$300/semester
Guest Meals	2/semester	--	--	--	--
Meals To-Go	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

Dining Dollars

Single Meals

Join us for a meal in the dining hall!

Meal Prices

Door rates for students, guests, faculty and staff to eat a meal in Piazza or Rialto who do not have a meal plan. Credit, Dining Dollars and Payroll Deduct accepted.

Single Meal Rates	Adult	Youth (5-11)	Under 5
Breakfast	$10.00	$8.75	Free
Lunch	$12.00	$10.00	Free
Dinner	$12.00	$10.00	Free

*Single meal prices valid through July 31, 2025

Group Meals

Treat your guests to a meal in the dining hall or with food from one of our retail locations on campus!

Meals for Campus Guests

Meals can be purchased with Dining Dollars, ID charge and credit cards at all dining outlets on campus. All of our retail locations also accept cash payment. A university account may also be used to purchase guest meals.*

FOR GROUPS FUNDED BY A UNIVERSITY ACCOUNT

Order food for your event for pick up from the food court in Maucker Union using our online take-out ordering site.

For direct purchases, use the Use the Housing & Dining Departmental Charge Form and take the signed and approved form to the specified dining or retail location. Physical meal cards are not necessary but can be requested by emailing diningtech@uni.edu. Cards for a meal (in the Dining Halls) or for a designated amount of dining dollars (can be used at any dining location on campus) can be purchased. Payment is due upon receipt of cards. Dining Dollar cards are not refundable.

We appreciate notice for large groups (over 25).

ROOM RESERVATIONS

Groups are able to reserve the Century Room for meetings in Piazza, which can accommodate up to 18 guests. Call 319-273-2333 to check availability and make room reservations.

*Meals funded by the university are to be used for the stated business purpose. The general policy of the university is to prohibit the use of budgeted funds to provide food to campus guests, visitors, staff members or students except under certain described and carefully controlled circumstances. Refer to University Policy 9.43 Reimbursable Expense and/or University Policy 13.07 Entertainment of University Guests for information pertaining to meal expenses.

Take the Next Step

Refer to the Terms & Conditions for full details on selecting, changing or canceling a meal plan.

Order a Meal Plan or Dining Dollars Complete Housing & Dining Contract