The policies linked on these pages apply to Housing & Dining contracts beginning Summer 2026 and beyond. For policies in effect for contracts from August 2025 through May 2026, please review the 2025-26 Housing & Dining Policies.
Dining Services offers three types of meal plans.
- Weekly Meal Plans: There are five weekly plans. These plans provide a set number of meal swipes to use each week, as well as an allotment of dining dollars for the semester. Weekly Meal Plans include: Premium, Big Red, Platinum, Diamond, and Sapphire.
- Unlimited Meal Plans: There is one unlimited meal plan. This meal plan can only be used at All-You-Care-To-Enjoy (AYCTE) dining facilities, located at Cather, Harper, and the Nebraska East Union. Unlimited Meal Plans include: Unlimited AYCTE.
- Block Meal Plans: There are three block plans. These plans provide a set number of meal swipes to use throughout the semester, as well as an allotment of dining dollars for the semester. Block Meal Plans include: Gold, Silver, and Bronze. Note: First year students living on campus are not eligible for Block Meal Plans.
Policy last modified November 6, 2025