Because no two students eat alike, we offer a variety of meal plans. The plans you may choose from are determined by your class year and your housing.
Meal Plan Options
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| 1st Year Student | Year 2-4 Student | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSING | HOUSING | |||
| MEAL PLAN | On-Campus | Off-Campus | On-Campus | Off-Campus |
| A+ | Y | N/A | Y | Y |
| A | Y | N/A | Y | Y |
| B | Y | N/A | Y | Y |
| C | Y* | N/A | Y | Y |
| D | N | N/A | Y* | Y |
| Key | |
|---|---|
| Y | Okay to purchase |
| Y* | Required minimum plan |
| N | Not eligible to purchase |
| Definitions | |
|---|---|
| 1st Year | Incoming 1st year student |
| Year 2-4 | Continuing or transfer student |
| On-Campus | Oxy Residence Hall or Guest House |
| Off-Campus | SAE, Theta, Food Justice, Berkus House or Non-Oxy Housing |
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Meal Plan Costs
Below is a summary of each plan's cost and starting balance for the 2026-27 academic year, per semester. Choose what you want to eat, when you want to eat it! Oxy's á la carte pricing system will affect each student differently. We have SO many selections available - from value options to organic and sustainable options. All Meal Plan purchases earn 50% discounts at Campus Dining operations!
| Plan | A+ | A | B | C | D** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hearty and Frequent Diners | Hearty or Frequent Diners | Moderate Diners | Just the Basics Diners | Light Diners | |
| Price | $5,090 | $4,724 | $4,528 | $4,114 | $3,761 |
| Minus Base Cost | $2,260 | $2,260 | $2,260 | $2,260 | $2,260 |
| Balance | $2,830 | $2,464 | $2,268 | $1,854 | $1,501 |
| Vending Account | $100 | $100 | $100 | $60 | $40 |
| Starting Balance | $2,730 | $2,364 | $2,168 | $1,794 | $1461 |
| Avg per week* | $170.62 | $147.75 | $135.50 | $112.12 | $91.31 |
|
Daily Average ++ Buying Power with the 50% discount |
$24.37 $48.74 |
$21.10 $42.20 |
$19.35 $38.70 |
$16.01 $32.02 |
$13.04 $26.08 |
| *based on 16 week | **not available for 1st year students |
++ Look here to see examples of daily averages per meal plan
+ Base Cost
Each meal plan has a base cost of $2,260, which is included in the price of each plan. The base cost covers overhead and other costs required to run the dining program. After a small allocation to vending, the remainder of the plan goes into the student's starting balance, to be used for 50% discounted food purchases in the dining facilities.
Rollover
Meal Plans A+, A, and B have limited rollover capability. If you choose one of these plans, the balance differential between your plan and Plan C, if unspent, will be credited into a rollover account for continuing usage.
The maximum rollover amounts are:
$414 for Plan B
$610 for Plan A
$976 for Plan A+
There are no rollovers, refunds or credits from Plan C or Plan D, or from the first 2,260 in the balance of Plans A+, A or B (including vending funds).
Rollover Accounts will terminate at graduation, or upon leave of absence or withdrawal. No refunds or credits will be issued.