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Meal Plans 101

Having a meal plan means more than just convenience - it's your key to enjoying craveable meals across campus. With chef-inspired menus, local ingredients, and sustainable practices, your dining experience is as dynamic as campus life.

What is a Meal Plan?

A Meal Plan unlocks delicious meals, coffee, snacks, and more, at 12 locations across campus. Your Meal Plan includes Meal Swipes and Flex Dollars, conveniently loaded onto your student ID. No need to carry additional cards or cash!

Your Meal Plan Access

  • Meal Swipes

    Meal Swipes give you access to our all-you-care-to-eat dining hall, Pearson, and come with all meal plans.

  • Flex Dollars

    Flex Dollars may be used at any NCCU Hospitality location, including visiting food trucks and concessions at games. They come with ALL meal plans and must be used by the end of each semester. FLEX DOES NOT ROLL OVER FROM FALL TO SPRING.

    Add Eagle Bucks

  • Flex Dollars vs Eagle Bucks

    Flex Dollars are part of your meal plan and expire at the end of each semester. You can use Flex Dollars at all NCCU Hospitality locations. Eagle Bucks can be purchased separately from the meal plan and stay with you as long as you're enrolled at NCCU. You can use Eagle Bucks at all NCCU Hospitality locations. Add Eagle Bucks here or in the GET App.

    Download the GET App

Don't Miss These Dates

Mark your calendar! Each semester, important dates like the start and end of meal plan usage, keeps your plan running smoothly.

August 14th

Fall 2025 meal plans start

December 13th

Fall 2025 meal plans end

January 9th

Spring 2026 meal plans start

May 9th

Spring 2026 meal plans end

Hungry For More Info?

Find the perfect meal plan, explore flexible options, or get oriented with your campus dining experience.

  • Find Your Fit

    Use our recommendation tool to find the perfect meal plan that matches your campus needs.

    Find Your Perfect Plan

  • Meal Plan Options

    Choose from a variety of meal plans designed to provide flexibility and convenience for everyone. 

    Browse Meal Plans

  • Meal Plan Orientation

    Explore your campus dining experience with a guide to dining halls, featured locations, and more.

    Get Started

Dine With Confidence!

Manage your meal plan with ease. Learn how to check your balance and set alerts.

Meal Plan FAQs

Have questions about your Meal Plan? Our FAQs are here to help you learn everything you need to manage your plan and make the most of campus dining. From how to get started to maximizing your benefits, you’ll find the answers you need right here.