(This information is for the previous academic year (2021-2022). Looking for current academic year meal plan information (2022-2023)?
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All actively enrolled students are eligible to enroll in a meal plan regardless of whether they live in University Housing, in Greek Life Housing or off-campus. All first-year students living on campus are required to have a meal plan, and incoming first-year students living in on-campus residence halls* this spring semester will be automatically enrolled in the Flex Plan on November 5. They have the option to upgrade or downgrade to the Flex Plus or Dining Hall plan until January 25, 2022. All students currently enrolled in a meal plan for the fall semester will be enrolled in the same plan they currently have if changes aren’t made by January 25, 2022.
Exemptions from the meal plan requirement are only available under certain circumstances such as those related to a disability or other special consideration.
Preview the meal plans below. Need more advice on how to pick a plan? You can always call or email our office.
*First-year students assigned to Wolf Village will not be automatically enrolled.
Spring 2022 Plans
No need to get out a credit card; charges are sent to the Cashier’s office on November 11. Changes for the spring semester are available through January 25. If you have a scholarship or financial aid, these funds can be applied to your plan. Plans are priced per semester, and meal plans and campus food transactions are subject to NC sales tax.
First-year students living in on-campus residence halls will be enrolled in the Flex plan.
Plans will be active the day housing opens for the Spring 2021 semester.
If you are experiencing food insecurity and unable to afford a meal plan, please reach out to Pack Essentials for assistance at go.ncsu.edu/pack-essentials
Read 2021-2022 Meal Plan Contract
Plan Options
Core Plans
Our Core plans are designed primarily for students who desire to have the majority of their meals covered by a convenient, affordable campus dining plan. All first-year students living in on-campus residence halls are required to pick from these plans*, but these are open to all students.
* All first-year students living on campus are required to have a meal plan and will be automatically enrolled in the Flex Plan. Students will have the option to upgrade or downgrade to the Flex Plus or Dining Hall plan until January 25.
Dining Hall Plan
$1,995 + tax/semester
- Dining Hall All-Access Pass
- 100 Dining Dollars
- 2 Dining Hall Guest Meals per Semester
- Great for students who love the all-you-care-to-eat feature of the dining hall
Flex Plan
$2,230 + tax/semester
- Dining Hall All-Access Pass
- 10 Meal Credits per Week
- 3 Dining Hall Guest Meals per Semester
- 100 Dining Dollars**
- Optional Upgrade
- Most popular plan
- Best value
Flex Plus Plan
$2,475 + tax/semester
- Dining Hall All-Access Pass
- 15 Meal Credits per Week
- 5 Dining Hall Guest Meals per Semester
- 300 Dining Dollars**
- Optional Upgrade
- Ultimate in coverage and flexibility
Other Plans
Block 170 Plan
$1,660 + tax/semester
- 170 Meals per Semester
- Can be used as dining hall swipes and/or meal credits.
- Flexibility to choose how many meals you use each week.
- 100 Dining Dollars**
- Optional Upgrade
- Available only to returning students living on or off-campus
Commuter/Apartment Plan
$800 + tax/semester
- 800 Dining Dollars per Semester**
- Can be used at any dining location.
- 5% discount at the register.
- Available only to students living off campus or in Wolf Ridge, Wolf Village, E.S. King Village, Western Manor or Fraternity/Sorority Housing.
Commuter/Apartment Plus Plan
$1380 + tax/semester
- 80 meals per semester**
- Can be used as dining hall swipes and/or meal credits.
- 600 dining dollars that come with a 5% discount at the register.
- Available only to students living off campus or in Wolf Ridge, Wolf Village, E.S. King Village, Western Manor or Fraternity/Sorority Housing.
**Dining dollars roll over from Fall semester to Spring semester, but they expire at the end of the Spring semester in May.
Contact us to EnrollAthletic Plans
If you are an athlete on a varsity roster, please consult your coach on selecting an Athletic Plan:
- Athletic 80 Meals-per-Semester | $785 + tax/semester
- Athletic 120 Meals-per-Semester | $1,175 + tax/semester
- Athletic 150 Meals-per-Semester | $1,445 + tax/semester
Dining Dollars
While dining dollars roll over from fall semester to spring semester, meals do not. Keep this in mind as you make your selection and consult our website to monitor usage or add dining dollars throughout the semester.
**Dining Dollars purchased during Fall 2021 roll over from semester to semester but expire at the end of the spring semester in May.