dining FAQ

All you need to know about our meal plans and what's on campus.

Meal Plans

How do I sign up for a meal plan?

How to Apply: You must have a Clark account to select a meal plan. Once you have set up your Clark email address, you may sign on to the Housing & Dining Portal to access and complete the meal plan request form.

Another way to access the form (also using your Clark credentials) is to log in via the ClarkYOU portal. Once you log in:

·       Click the menu item Housing and Dining Self-Service.

·       Click on the Meal Plans tab, located on left menu bar.

·       Click Dining Plans and select Fall 2026 from the menu.

·       Meal plan options with descriptions will pop-up un Select a Meal Plan.

·       Select the meal plan you would like and click Purchase Meal Plan at bottom of your screen.

Can I change my meal plan?

Yes! You can change your meal plan as long as it is within the first 2 weeks of each semester.

Can I swipe more than once per meal period?

Each meal plan has specific meal swipe restrictions.

All Access, Block 100, and Weekly 5 Meal Plans

  • Meal exchange available once per meal period, with access to the Table at Higgins resuming in the 30 minutes
  • Half hour restriction between meal swipes at the Table at Higgins

Standard Meal Plan

  • Meal exchanges and swipes on the Standard plan are available once per meal period, with access to The Table at Higgins resuming in the next meal period
What are the meal periods?

Weekdays:

Breakfast: 7:00am – 11:00am

Lunch: 11:00am – 2:30pm

Light Lunch:  2:30pm-4:00pm

Dinner: 5:00pm – Close

 

Saturday:

Continental Breakfast: 8:00am-10:00am

Brunch: 10:am – 2:30pm

Dinner: 5:00pm – Close

 

Sunday:

Brunch: 10:am – 2:30pm

Dinner: 5:00pm – Close

What are the dates to remember for meal plans?

Meal Plan Dates:

  • _ dinner is when meal plans start
  • _ breakfast is when meal plans end
  • _brunch is when the meal plans start
  • _breakfast is when the meal plans end
Can I treat my friend to a meal on my plan?

Yes! Our Standard and All Access meal plans include 3 meals for you guests to enjoy per semester.

Do I need to select a meal plan each semester?

No, your plan will automatically renew unless you would like to change the type of meal plan you have.

Can I pay for my meal plan on the Housing Portal?

Students are billed directly to their student account.

What happens to my Dining Dollars if I do not use them all in the fall semester?

Your Dining Dollars will roll over from fall to spring as long as you remain on a meal plan.  Dining Dollars expire at the end of the school year.

Sustainability

Are reusable boxes available for to-go at the dining halls?

Yes!

Can I bring my reusable mug or cup to dining locations?

Yes!