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Meal Plans 101

Having a meal plan means more than just convenience - it's your key to enjoying craveable meals across campus. With chef-inspired menus, local ingredients, and sustainable practices, your dining experience is as dynamic as campus life.

What is a Meal Plan?

A Meal Plan unlocks delicious meals, coffee, snacks, and more, at 6 locations across campus. Your Meal Plan includes Meal Swipes and Flex Dollars, conveniently loaded onto your student ID. No need to carry additional cards or cash!

Your Meal Plan Access

  • Meal Swipes

    Meal Swipes give you access to all-you-care-to-eat dining halls, offering variety of delicious and fresh options for every meal.

  • Flex Dollars

    Flex Dollars are prepaid funds that can be used at any campus dining location to conveniently purchase food, snacks, and beverages. 

  • Commuter Meals

    Commuter Meal Plans give off-campus students access to the all-you-care-to-eat dining hall and all on-campus dining locations. While meals are limited, the plan still provides convenient and flexible access to dining options across campus.

Don't Miss These Dates

Mark your calendar! Each semester, important dates like the start of meal plan usage, when to make changes, and deadlines for billing and sign-ups keeps your plan running smoothly.

 

January 9th:  Dining Services Begin

Dining Services begins and you may start using your meal plan.

 

January 31st:  Last Day to Change Meal Plan

Last day to modifications to your meal plan.

 

Housing Portal Opens Early Meal Plan Sign Up

March:
Freshmen may enroll in a Commuter Meal Plan through Alabama State University Housing.

April:
Returning students may enroll in a Commuter Meal Plan through Alabama State University Housing.

Fall 2026 – First Day of Class:
Commuter students can enroll in a Commuter Meal Plan through Alabama State University Housing.

Hungry For More Info?

Find the perfect meal plan, explore flexible options, or get oriented with your campus dining experience.

  • Find Your Fit

    Use our recommendation tool to find the perfect meal plan that matches your campus needs.

    Find Your Perfect Plan

  • Meal Plan Options

    Choose from a variety of meal plans designed to provide flexibility and convenience for everyone. 

    Browse Meal Plans

  • Meal Plan Orientation

    Explore your campus dining experience with a guide to dining halls, featured locations, and more.

    Get Started

Dine With Confidence!

Manage your meal plan with ease. Learn how to check your balance and set alerts.

Meal Plan FAQs

Have questions about your Meal Plan? Our FAQs are here to help you learn everything you need to manage your plan and make the most of campus dining. From how to get started to maximizing your benefits, you’ll find the answers you need right here.