Meal Equivalency Rates & Zones

Meal plans are intended for use during the Breakfast or Lunch/Dinner meal zones at the all-you-can-eat, Food Hall at the Nest. However, meal plans may also be used to purchase a-la-carte items from other on-campus dining locations using the Meal Equivalency rate.

When a meal plan is purchased, the total number of meals and Dining Dollars are added to your Osprey Card. When purchasing a meal that is equal to the meal equivalency rate, it is deducted from the total number of meals in your plan. If a purchase is greater than the meal equivalency rate, one meal can be deducted and the remaining balance can be paid from Dining Dollars or other payment method. If the purchase is less than the meal equivalency rate, one meal can be deducted, or it can be purchased with Dining Dollars or other payment method. Other payments include cash, credit card or debit card, or from funds added to your Osprey Card. There is no refund or credit for meal deductions that are used to purchase meals less than the meal equivalency rate.

Meals are served in two time zones: Breakfast and Lunch/Dinner. Each meal served in a zone is assigned a meal equivalency rate. See below.

NOTE: Meal deductions can only be used at on-campus dining locations.

More information can be found on 91Ö±²¥ Dining’s website by clicking the button below:

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