Meal Plan Options
Options for Students and Staff
Undergraduate Residence Hall Options
Students living in undergraduate residence halls are required to have a meal plan, and can choose from one of four plans:
- 12 Classic Meals/15 Café Credits per week
- 10 Classic Meals/45 Café Credits per week
- Maximum Classic Meals (dine up to 7 times per day, up to 47 meals per week)
- All Café Credits (130 per week)
See How Plans Work for explanations of each meal plan type.
Graduate Upper-Division/University Apartment Options
Students living in Daniels and Sherman halls or the University Apartments (Ashton Woods, Orchard Downs, Goodwin-Green) are not required to purchase a meal plan, but many opt in because of the flexibility, quality, and convenience. Choices include:
- 6 Classic Meals per week
- 6 Classic Meals/25 Café Credits per week
- 12 Classic Meals/15 Café Credits per week
- 10 Classic Meals/45 Café Credits per week
- Maximum Classic Meals (dine up to 7 times per day, up to 47 meals per week)
- All Café Credits (130 per week)
Off-Campus Students, Faculty, and Staff
Faculty, staff and guests are welcome to join us at the Illini Union or at any of our on-campus dining halls. If you have an i-card, the easiest way to join us is to use Illini Cash on your card. You may also use a credit card or department charge accounts at any of our on-campus dining halls. If you plan to dine with us often, a meal plan is a great value (please note that the meal plan will begin on the Monday following the purchase of the meal plan).
