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Options for On-Campus Dining Plans

CCU students have several options for eating on campus. Three meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) are served in the Dining Commons Monday through Thursday, and two meals (brunch and dinner) are served on Friday through Sunday. The Cougar Den and Grab-and-Go Cafe have varying hours throughout the week.

Certain meal plans are required for certain groups of students who live on-campus; requirements are indicated below. See the residency requirements for more information. Students should consult the College of Undergraduate Studies semester calendar for important dates regarding CCU dining options and meal plans.

Meal credits, which expire at the end of each semester, may be used for any meal in the CCU Dining Commons (Cafe). Each meal plan option (with an exception of the Meal Plan D declining balance) also includes a Meal Exchange option allowing students to use a meal credit for food in the Cougar Den (on-campus convenience store) and Food for Thought Cafe (Leprino Hall). There are some restrictions on what can be purchased for a meal credit (specific menu items only). Dining Dollars may be used to purchase extra meals or snacks for you or guests in the Cafe, the Cougar Den, or the Food for Thought Cafe.

Students have the option to purchase additional Dining Dollars as desired.

Because each CCU on-campus apartment is equipped with a full kitchen, many students like to take advantage of also cooking for themselves on occasion.

  • First-year students are required to choose one of the following Meal Plan A options:

    Meal Plan 18

    18 meals per week (7 days)
    $300 Dining Dollars per semester
    See Meal Plan Fees

    Meal Plan 15

    15 meals per week (7 days)
    $300 Dining Dollars per semester
    See Meal Plan Fees

  • Second-year students are required to choose from one of the Meal Plan A or Meal Plan B options.

    Meal Plan 12
    12 meals per week (7 days)
    $300 Dining Dollars per semester
    See Meal Plan Fees
    Meal Plan 190
    190 meals per semester
    $300 Dining Dollars per semester
    See Meal Plan Fees

  • Third and fourth-year students, whether they are living on or off campus, are not required to have a meal plan. They may choose from any of the meal plans if they desire.

    Meal Plan 150
    150 meals per semester
    $300 Dining Dollars per semester
    See Meal Plan Fees
    Meal Plan 80
    80 meals per semester
    $400 Dining Dollars per semester
    See Meal Plan Fees
    Meal Plan D
    $100 - $500 Dining Dollars per semester
    (Variable amount between $100 to $500, available in increments of $100)
    Meal Plan W
    Meal Plan is Waived

  • The variety of menu items available help accommodate most special diet needs. If you are on a specific diet prescribed by a physician, you may request assistance from the Dining Services staff in the CCU Cafeteria. Students should schedule an appointment and bring a copy of the diet prescription from your doctor/nutritionist.

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