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 PlanAcademic Year CostMealsDining DollarsGuest MealsMeals To-Go
All-Access$4,974Unlimited$100/semester2/semesterYes
Block 220$4,690220/semester$200/semesterNAYes

 

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 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 PlanAll-AccessBlock 15Block 120Block 220Weekly 5
Academic Year Cost$4,974$1,144$3,060$4,690$2,414
MealsUnlimited15/semester120/semester220/semester5/week
Dining Dollars$100/semester$400/semester$200/semester$200/semester$300/semester
Guest Meals2/semester--------
Meals
To-Go
YesYesYesYesYes

Dining Dollars

For purchases at all on-campus dining establishments.

More Information

Dining Dollars are pre-paid spending dollars that may be used for purchase in the retail stores or additional meal purchases in the dining halls. Dining Dollars come as part of all of our meal plans, but can also be purchased a la carte.

Dining Dollars roll over from fall to spring semester and expire at the end of the spring semester.

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.

Meals To-Go

Offering meal plan holders the flexibility to eat in the dining halls or take their meal to-go.

About the Program
Students with a meal plan are given the option to take a meal to-go from the dining halls using our carabiner exchange program. When students move into the dorms, they’re given a carabiner that is used to exchange for a to-go container. (Students not living on campus with a mean plan can pick their carabiner up at the Housing & Dining office.)
 
How it works:
  • Bring the carabiner to the dining hall greeter station.
  • Scan in on the side that says “TO-GO ONLY”.
  • Exchange the carabiner for a clean, reusable to-go container.
  • Fill up the container to take your meal to-go. The lid must be able to fully close shut. You are allowed to take a piece of fruit or a cookie outside of the container.
  • If you brought your own cup, you can fill up a beverage to take with you as well (up to 32oz).
  • You must eat your to-go meal outside of the dining hall; do not sit down in the dining hall to eat with your to-go container.
  • If you would like to eat in the dining hall before gathering a meal to-go, finish your meal and then go back to the greeter station and scan your ID for the to-go meal.
  • At any time you can drop the dirty to-go container off at the dining hall in exchange for the carabiner back. You would opt for this at times when you’re not getting a meal to-go.
  • Or, bring the dirty to-go container to the dining hall greeter station and exchange it for a clean to-go container. You would opt for this at times when you’re heading in to get a meal to-go.
  • Use a clean container each time, do not refill a dirty container.
  • Don’t leave your dirty container in your dorm room!
  • Do not lose the carabiner or a to-go container. You must have one or the other to make an exchange or get a meal to-go. Should you misplace whichever is in your possession, it will cost you if you want to continue getting meals to-go. The dining hall greeter station will have both available to purchase for $5 each.

Meals to-go are only available to student meal plan holders and Residence Life Coordinators. Abuse of the program may cause to-go access to be revoked.

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 RatesAdultYouth (5-11)Under 5
Breakfast$10.50$9.00Free
Lunch$12.00$10.50Free
Dinner$12.00$10.50Free

*Single meal prices valid through July 31, 2026

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