Meal Plan Options
This page is for informational purposes only. To purchase, change, or cancel a meal plan, please contact Housing & Residential Education (HRE) or the Pioneer Card Office.
Whether you live on campus or commute to campus, DU Dining offers meal plans designed to fit your schedule, dining habits, and lifestyle.
Residential Meal Plans
Click Enter to see the detailsRequired for first- and second-year residential students.
- 125-Block Plan with $330 Meal Plan Cash
- 150-Block Plan with $330 Meal Plan Cash
- 175-Block Plan with $330 Meal Plan Cash
Voluntary Meal Plans
Click Enter to see the detailsAvailable to 3rd- and 4th-year students, graduate students, and students not required to have a meal plan.
- 30-Block Plan with $200 Meal Plan Cash
- 65-Block Plan with $275 Meal Plan Cash
Commuter Meal Plans
Click Enter to see the detailsAvailable to commuting students and DU employees.
- 50-Block Plan with $330 Meal Plan Cash
- 10-Block Plan
These plans provide access to campus dining locations while offering the flexibility needed for students living off campus.
Faculty & Staff Meal Plans
Click Enter to see the detailsUniversity of Denver faculty and staff are eligible to purchase any available meal plan option, including Residential, Voluntary, and Commuter meal plans, based on their dining needs and preferences. Meal plans provide convenient access to campus dining locations, meal swipes at participating venues, and Meal Plan Cash for use at retail dining locations across campus. This gives faculty and staff the flexibility to choose the plan that best fits their schedule, whether they dine on campus daily or only occasionally.
For assistance with purchasing a meal plan, please contact the Pioneer Card Office:
- Phone: 303-871-4545
- Visit the Pioneer Card Office Website
How to Purchase a Meal Plan
Click Enter to see the detailsResidential & Voluntary Meal Plans
Residential and voluntary meal plans are managed through Housing & Residential Education (HRE).
Contact HRE:
- Phone: 303-871-2246
- https://www.du.edu/housing
Commuter/Voluntary Meal Plans
Commuter and voluntary meal plans can be purchased through DU Pay or by visiting the Pioneer Card Office in Community Commons.
- Visit the Pioneer Card Office Website
- Phone: 303-871-4545
Meal Swipes
Click Enter to see the detailsMeal swipes can be used within the Rebecca Chopp Grand Central Market for a meal equivalency, which includes an entrée, three sides, and a beverage from one dining station.
Participating Locations:
- Stir Fry
- Pizza & Pasta
- 7 Spoons & Pure and Simple
- Grill & Greens
- Starbucks & Einstein Bros. Bagels
Meal Plan Cash
Click Enter to see the detailsMeal Plan Cash can be used at campus retail dining locations and for à la carte purchases at the Rebecca Chopp Grand Central Market.
Accepted Locations:
- Law School Café
- Starbucks
- Front Porch Café
- Food Creation Café
- Einstein Bros. Bagels
- Halls & Nelson Corner Store
Do You Have Dietary Needs?
Click Enter to see the detailsLooking for support with special dietary needs? Our Registered Dietitian Nutritionist is here to help.
Gina Vega, RDN
Email: Gina.Vega@Sodexo.com
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175 Block Plan
Click Enter to see the details<p>The 175 Block Plan offers approximately 17 meals per week and is designed for students who will eat the majority of their meals on campus and be here on the weekends. Every meal on the 175 Block plan can be used as a guest meal. Each Block Plan comes with $330 in Meal Plan Cash per quarter offering the opportunity to enjoy the many retail locations on campus, including: <a href="/en-us/locations/front-porch-cafe">Front Porch Café<span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span>Einstein's Bagel Pioneer General Stores</a>.</p>
150 Block Plan
Click Enter to see the detailsThe 150 Block Plan offers approximately 15 meals per week and is designed for students who will eat the most of their meals on campus and would like some flexibility in their plan. Every meal on the 150 Block plan can be used as a guest meal. Each Block Plan comes with $330 in Meal Plan Cash per quarter offering the opportunity to enjoy the many retail locations on campus, including: Front Porch Café Einstein's Bagels Pioneer General Stores.
125 Block Plan
Click Enter to see the detailsThe 125 Block Plan offers approximately 12 meals per week and is designed for students who will eat one or two meals a day on campus and would like added flexibility in their meal plan. Every meal on the 125 Block plan can be used as a guest meal. Each Block Plan comes with $330 in Meal Plan Cash per quarter offering the opportunity to enjoy the many retail locations on campus, including: Front Porch Café Einstein's Bagels Pioneer General Stores
Commuter 50 Block
Click Enter to see the detailsThe 50 block plan provides approximately 5 meals per week. This is ideal for commuter students who will only be eating a few meals per week on campus. Every meal in this block plan can be used as a guest meal and this plan comes with $330 in meal plan cash, which can be used at any of our retail dining locations.
Commuter 10 Block
Click Enter to see the detailsThe 10 block plan is designed for those who are on campus less frequently, but still want the value and convenience of dining in our campus dining halls. This plan comes with only the 10 meal swipes, which can also be used as guest meals.
