Meal Plans
Flexibility and Accessibility
Meal Plan RatesFor the 2026-2027 Academic Year
Platinum
Contracted Meal Plan
$2,425* rate/semester
$2,275 dining dollars/semester
$136 average weekly spending
Gold | Pete's Pick
Contracted Meal Plan
$2,155*rate/semester
$2,005 dining dollars/semester
$120 average weekly spending
Silver
Contracted Meal Plan
$1,905*rate/semester
$1,755 dining dollars/semester
$105 average weekly spending
Bronze*
Contracted Meal Plan
$1,700*rate/semester
$1,550 dining dollars/semester
$93 average weekly spending
Copper
Contracted Meal Plan
$1,330*rate/semester
$1,180 dining dollars/semester
$71 average weekly spending
Plan G
Non-Contracted Meal Plan
$100 Dining Dollar increments
*Bronze is the minimum required meal plan for freshmen living on campus
* $150 operations surcharge per semester to all contracted meal plans to help offset the cost associated with back-end systems and infrastructure, repairs and maintenance, debt repayment, and major deferred maintenance to support dining service program.
How to Use Your Meal Plan
Your meal plan is loaded onto your student ID one week before classes begin. OSU meal plans work on a declining-balance system - think of it like a debit card. Each time you swipe your student ID, the exact amount you see at the cash register is deducted from your meal plan. There are no weekly spending limits - you can spend as much or as little as you want, whenever you want.
- Visit any of the nearly 30 dining locations on campus
- Order what you want
- Swipe your Student ID to pay and see the exact dollar amount deducted from your balance at the end of the transaction
- Check your remaining balance at the bottom of your receipt
- Dig in!
Benefits of Your Meal Plan
Access
Your meal plan gives you easy, à-la-carte access to all campus dining concept locations.
Financial Literacy
Practice managing a budget while using your meal plan on campus.
Nutrition
Your meal plan ensures you have access to adequate nutrition while in college.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I sign up for a meal plan?
- Which meal plan should I pick?
- I picked a plan that is too high/too low - can I change it?
- Where can I use my meal plan?
- Can I use my meal plan off campus?
- Do I get a separate card for my meal plan?
- How many meals do I get per week?
- Can my parents see my meal plan balance?

Important Meal Plan Dates
For the 2025-2026 Academic Year
- August 18, 2025 - May 5, 2026 | Academic Year
- August 4, 2025 - December 23, 2025 | Meal plans active - Fall semester
- Janury 2, 2026 - May 10, 2026 | Meal plans active - Spring semester
- August 22, 2025 | Last day to change plan without penalty (Fall)
- January 16, 2026 | Last day to change plan without penalty (Spring)
- June 12, 2026 | Last day to change plan without penalty (Summer)