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.
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
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 15, 120 and 220 Meal PlansDo 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 PlanGet 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-GoYes 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