Meal Plans
Flexibility and Accessibility
*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?
You will select your meal plan level through the portal when you sign up for housing.
- Which meal plan should I pick?
There is no right or wrong meal plan level. Freshmen must choose Bronze at a minimum, but you may select all the way up to Platinum.
Think about how much you plan to eat on campus. Will you eat three meals a day, seven days a week on campus? Do you usually eat breakfast? Do you like to have a few snacks throughout the day? All of these are good questions to consider when selecting a meal plan.
- I picked a plan that is too high/too low - can I change it?
Absolutely. You may make changes to your contracted meal plan through the first week of classes without penalty. Visit the meal plan office in 301 Student Union or email dining@okstate.edu. All changes must be in writing.
- Where can I use my meal plan?
You can spend your meal plan anywhere you can buy food or drink on campus, excluding vending machines. Your meal plan is also valid at the athletic venues to purchase non-alcoholic concessions.
- Can I use my meal plan off campus?
Although you can't spend your meal plan off campus, we have neearly 30 dining locations across campus to choose from. Click here to explore your options.
- Do I get a separate card for my meal plan?
Nope! Your meal plan is loaded on your Student ID one week before classes begin each semester.
- How many meals do I get per week?
With our flexible meal plans, there are no weekly minimums or maximums. All of our dining concepts are à la carte, meaning you can spend as much or as little as you want, whenever you want.
- Can my parents see my meal plan balance?
Due to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, parents cannot access meal plan information without a signed FERPA on file. This process is completed through the Office of the Registrar.
- Where can I check my meal plan balance?
You can easily check your meal plan balance at the bottom of every receipt you receive at our dining concepts. You may also check your balance here.
- Can I add more money to my meal plan if I run out?
Yes! You can add increments of $100 to your meal plan at any time.
- Can I get my money back if I don't use it all?
100% of the remaining balance will rollover at the end of the fall semester to the following spring semester with a valid meal plan contract. Rollover is only available from fall to spring semester within same academic year.
- I joined Greek Life - can I get out of my meal plan?
Freshmen members of Greek Life who do not live in a Greek house will be required to maintain a meal plan at the Bronze level or higher.
If you are moving into a Greek house at the beginning of the academic year, you may cancel your meal plan without penalty. *See important meal plan dates for the deadline. You may cancel your meal plan for a fee of $150 if you are moving into a Greek house in the spring semester.
- I joined Greek Life - can I still have a small meal plan?
Of course! If you'd still like to maintain a small meal plan for use on campus, consider a non-contract Plan G meal plan. This meal plan works in increments of $100 and the money never expires.
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Important Meal Plan Dates
For the 2023-2024 Academic Year
- August 21, 2023 - May 10, 2024 | Meal plans active
- August 25, 2024 | Last day to change plan without penalty (Fall)
- January 19, 2024 | Last day to change plan without penalty (Spring)
- June 14, 2024 | Last day to change plan without penalty (Summer)