Carolina Dining Services Meal Plans Guide 2025-2026

What is the cost of the All Access Plan per semester?

$3,222.40

What are the components of the All Access Plan?

Unlimited dining hall access, 35 PLUS Swipes, 10 Guest Meals, and $50 Flex.

What are the costs of the Block Plans for residential meal plans?

Block 200: $2,834.00, Block 160: $2,554.00, Block 120: $2,001.20, Block 100: $1,883.00 (includes $200 Flex).

What is the cost of the Block 100 plan and what does it include?

$1,883.00 and includes 35 PLUS Swipes and $200 Flex.

What are the add-on blocks available for on-campus plans when down to 10 or fewer swipes?

Block 20: $335.00, Block 40: $615.20, Block 60: $904.80.

What are the costs of the off-campus meal plans?

Block 50: $790 (25 PLUS Swipes), Block 35: $560 (25 PLUS Swipes).

What are the Dining Flex Plans available for off-campus students?

$500 or $300 Flex.

What dining halls can meal swipes be used at?

Chase and Top of Lenoir dining halls.

What are PLUS Swipes used for?

They can be used at select campus retail locations for combo meals.

What are the meal period times for PLUS Swipes?

Breakfast: 5:00 AM - 10:59 AM, Lunch: 11:00 AM - 1:59 PM, Late Lunch: 2:00 PM - 4:59 PM, Dinner: 5:00 PM - 8:59 PM, Late Night: 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM.

What is Flex and how can it be used?

Prepaid funds usable at all CDS locations, select off-campus partners, and for delivery via Takeout Central, Brenz Pizza, Domino's, and Wings Over Chapel Hill.

What happens to unused Flex funds?

They roll over as long as you're enrolled.

What bonus is granted when adding $100 or more Flex during special reload times?

A 10% Bonus Flex.

What are some of the dining locations available?

Chase Hall, Top of Lenoir, Chick-fil-A, Subway, Mediterranean Deli, Bojangles, Port City Java, Rams Market, and food trucks.

What is the mobile ordering app available for select locations?

The GET app.

When do the Fall 2025 meal plans start and end?

Start: August 13, 2025 (Dinner), End: December 13, 2025 (Breakfast).

When do the Spring 2026 meal plans start and end?

Start: January 2, 2026 (Dinner), End: May 9, 2026 (Breakfast).

What is the deadline for online meal plan sign-up for Fall 2025?

August 29, 2025.

What are the door rates for meals without a meal plan?

Breakfast: $12.00 + tax, Lunch/Brunch: $16.25 + tax, Dinner: $17.25 + tax, Late Night: $13.50 + tax.

What dietary accommodations are available through Carolina Dining Services?

Vegan, vegetarian, halal, made without gluten, and more.

Who is available for nutrition support at Carolina Dining Services?

An on-site Registered Dietitian.

What sustainability initiatives are offered by Carolina Dining Services?

Reusable To-Go Containers, Reusable Drinkware Discounts, and Food Waste Reduction programs.

Where is the Carolina Dining Services Office located?

36 Lenoir Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27599.

What are the hours of the Carolina Dining Services Office?

Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.