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Fall 2023 Meal Plan Options

Hey Wolfpack! Get ready to eat well with our award-winning dining program.

  • All actively enrolled students are eligible for a meal plan regardless of whether or not they live in University Housing, Greek Life Housing or off-campus.
  • If you are enrolled in a meal plan for the fall semester, you will be auto-enrolled in the same plan for the spring unless you change or cancel your plan by January 25. (Note: only non-mandatory students can cancel their spring plan.)
  • Charges are sent to the Cashier’s office. If you have a scholarship or financial aid, these funds can be applied to your plan. Plans are priced per semester, and meal plans are subject to NC sales tax. Because taxes are included upfront, no tax will be charged at the cash register. 
  • Exemptions from the meal plan requirement are only available under certain circumstances such as those related to a disability or other special consideration.
  • 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

Important Dates

Returning students can enroll in a meal plan at any time for a pro-rated amount.
Fall Change/Cancel Ends September 15
Fall Plans End December 15
Spring Meal Plans Begin January 2
Spring Change/Cancel Ends January 25
Spring Meal Plans End May 3

 

Fall 2023 Plans

Plans will be active the day housing opens for the Fall 2023 semester. Changes to meal plan selections can be made from July 10 to September 15. Learn more about our meal plans and how they work by watching our short video.

Preview the meal plans below. Need more advice on how to pick a plan?  You can always call or email our office. 

Read 2023-2024 Meal Plan Contract

Plan Options

Flex Plans

Our flex 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 housing are required to pick from the Flex 500 or 800 plan*, 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 500 plan. Changes can be made after July 6.

Flex 500 Plan

$2,575 + tax/semester
  • Dining Hall All-Access Pass***
  • 1 Pack&Go take out meal per day
  • 500 Dining Dollars**
    • 5% discount at the register
  • 2 Dining Hall Guest Meals per Semester

Flex 800 Plan

$2,800 + tax/semester
  • Dining Hall All-Access Pass***
  • 1 Pack&Go take out meal per day
  • 800 Dining Dollars**
    • 5% discount at the register
  • 3 Dining Hall Guest Meals per Semester

Change, cancel or enroll in a Fall 2023 Meal Plan

 

Other Plans

Block 40 Plan 

$1,150 + tax/semester
  • 40 Dining Hall Meals per Semester***
    • Flexibility to choose how many meals you use each week.
  • 700 Dining Dollars
    • 5% discount at the register

Block 60 Plan

$1,495 + tax/semester
  • 60 Dining Hall Meals per Semester***
    • Flexibility to choose how many meals you use each week.
  • 850 Dining Dollars
    • 5% discount at the register

Block 80 Plan 

$1,980 + tax/semester
  • 80 Dining Hall Meals per Semester***
    • Flexibility to choose how many meals you use each week.
  • 1,200 Dining Dollars
    • 5% discount at the register

Block 120 Plan 

$1,715 + tax/semester
  • 120 Dining Hall Meals per Semester***
    • Flexibility to choose how many meals you use each week.
  • 500 Dining Dollars
    • 5% discount at the register

Commuter 850****

$850 + tax/semester
  • 850 Dining Dollars**
    • 5% discount at the register

** Dining Dollars roll over from fall semester to spring semester, but they expire at the end of the spring semester in May.

*** Available dining halls and hours. New for Fall 2024  – Block and Pack&Go meals can be used at One Earth.

**** Available for students living off-campus, in NC State Apartments or Greek Life houses.

Change, cancel or enroll in a Fall 2023 Meal Plan

Athletic Plans

If you are an athlete on a varsity roster, you are also able to select from the following options to augment the Monday – Friday training table meal provided by NC State Athletics.  Dining Dollars come with a  5% discount at the register. Consult your coach about which plan to choose.

  • Athletic 50 Meals-per-Semester and 300 Dining Dollars | $870 + tax/semester
  • Athletic 80 Meals-per-Semester and 200 Dining Dollars | $1,100 + tax/semester
  • Athletic 120 Meals-per-Semester and 200 Dining Dollars | $1,525 + tax/semester
  • Athletic 150 Meals-per-Semester and 200 Dining Dollars | $1,850 + tax/semester