Meal Plan Questions?
Email: mealplan@plu.edu
Campus Restaurant Closures
Campus Restaurants will be run minimal hours or be shut down during Thanksgiving, Christmas, J-Term and Spring Breaks.
These specific dates are determined by the current PLU academic calendar.
How Your Meal Plan Works
- The Residential Meal Plan is a combination of a declining balance plan (Dining Dollars) and All-You-Care-To-Eat meal periods.
- When you purchase your meal plan, Dining Dollars funds are loaded onto your LuteCard.
- Like a debit account, Dining Dollars in your meal plan account are deducted when you make food purchases. To make a purchase, swipe your LuteCard at a cash register, or order through the GET mobile app.
- Dining Dollars will roll over each semester and expire the last day of classes in Spring.
- A la Carte Meal Periods: Monday-Saturday breakfast and lunch — during these periods, every food item has an individual price.
- All-You-Care-to-Eat (AYCTE) Meal Periods: Monday–Friday dinners and all day Sunday
- Unlimited AYCTE with Meal Plans A-D allow students to enter The Commons as many times as they like during AYCTE periods.
- Meal plans are non-transferable.
With the exception of Harstad and South Hall residents, students with an active housing assignment must enroll in one of the following four meal plans: A, B, C or D. Harstad residents must enroll in one of the following five plans: A, B, C, D or E. South Hall residents and commuter students may purchase a meal plan, but it is not required. You are encouraged to purchase Dining Dollars which can be added in any increment and are not subject to sales tax (but they still expire the last day of classes in May).
Note: All Dining Dollar purchases are sales tax exempt.
MEAL PLAN A 2023-24
This plan is intended for the student that will spend the majority of their time on campus. It is great for students who are heavier eaters. Includes Dining Dollars and unlimited access during AYCTE periods with 5 guest meals per semester.| Semester | Dining Dollars | AYCTE | Semester Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| FALL | $1370 | $1802 | $3172 |
| J-Term | $358 | $384 | $742 |
| SPRING | $1370 | $1802 | $3172 |
| Annual Total: | $7086 |
MEAL PLAN B 2023-24
When you have an active housing assignment (other than South Hall), you are automatically enrolled in this plan. This plan is designed for the student who eats many of their meals on campus.Includes Dining Dollars and unlimited access during AYCTE periods with 3 guest meals per semester.
| Semester | Dining Dollars | AYCTE | Semester Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| FALL | $1170 | $1844 | $3014 |
| J-Term | $320 | $380 | $700 |
| SPRING | $1170 | $1844 | $3014 |
| Annual Total: | $6728 |
MEAL PLAN C 2023-24
This plan is sufficient for many students who might be termed "middle of the road" eaters.Includes Dining Dollars and unlimited access during AYCTE periods with 1 guest meal each semester.
| Semester | Dining Dollars | AYCTE | Semester Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| FALL | $1070 | $1826 | $2896 |
| J-Term | $275 | $394 | $669 |
| SPRING | $1070 | $1826 | $2896 |
| Annual Total: | $6461 |
MEAL PLAN D 2023-24
This plan is designed for the light eater who may enjoy smaller quantities or who may not spend all of their time on campus.Includes Dining Dollars and unlimited access during AYCTE periods.
| Semester | Dining Dollars | AYCTE | Semester Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| FALL | $630 | $2159 | $2789 |
| J-Term | $168 | $389 | $557 |
| SPRING | $630 | $2159 | $2789 |
| Annual Total: | $6135 |
MEAL PLAN E 2023-24
Harstad, South Hall and Off-Campus Meal PlansThis meal plan is designed for students residing in Harstad, South Hall or off-campus and is Dining Dollars only. Having a meal plan makes it easy to nurture connections on campus and socialize with friends. Being a student is complicated — don’t worry about your next meal, we have a variety of healthy options waiting. Use Dining Dollars if you want to enjoy an AYCTE meal with friends.
| Semester | Dining Dollars | AYCTE | Semester Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| FALL | $624 | $0 | $624 |
| J-Term | $192 | $0 | $192 |
| SPRING | $624 | $0 | $624 |
| Annual Total: | $1440 |
About Dining Dollars
Dining Dollars are exempt from State Sales Tax and are accepted at all Campus Restaurants. They may be used for food purchases only. You can add tax exempt Dining Dollars through the GET app ($2.75 fee), online (charge to student account) or at Old Main Market.
Your Dining Dollar balance carries over from Fall to Spring and expires the last day of Spring term. Be sure to budget your Dining Dollars to make sure they last through the semester. Here is a helpful chart to help with week to week balance checking.
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