Frequently Asked Questions
I am a resident student. What are my meal plan options?
17 Meals/wk :Participants can dine with us in the Café, choose to grab and go, or preorder meals with our online form during all of our scheduled meal periods. $300 in MECA Bucks ($150 per semester) allows students to grab a cup of coffee or snack between meal periods. This plan is included with the cost of housing for undergraduate students living in the Oak Street residence hall. All other students may buy up to this plan if desired.
12 Meals/WeekParticipants can select 12 meals weekly to enjoy from the Café. Dining in, to go on the fly, or preordered for timed pickup are all options to choose. $300 in MECA Bucks ($150 per semester) is included for retail item purchases. This plan is included in the cost of housing for undergraduate students living in Shepley, Ambassador, and Erlang.
I live off campus. What are my meal plan options?
All students and staff are eligible to purchase any meal plan. Please contact the Business Office for more information
Can I have both a Block Plan and a MECA Bucks account?
Yes. Use MECA bucks for when you want less than 5 items or are eating at the Cafe outside of the scheduled breakfast, lunch and dinner hours. Use your 50 or 25 Block Plan to purchase full meals. You may only use your 50 or 25 Block Plan during designated meal times.
Where do I make changes to my meal plan or add MECA Bucks to my account?
The Business Office in the Administrative Center.
May I add additional funds to my meal plan if I run out of funds before the semester is over?
Yes, you can add additional funds in the form of MECA Bucks in $50 increments or you can elect the 50 Block Plan at any time during the fall or spring semester.
What happens with my unused meals or MECA Bucks?
Unused meals or MECA Bucks roll over from the fall to spring semester, but any unused meals or MECA Bucks are forfeited at the end of the academic year.
May I treat guests to a meal using my meal plan?
No, you may not treat guests with your meal plan.
May I treat guests using my MECA Bucks?
Yes, you may use your MECA Bucks to pay for guests and/or family. However, please remember this will result in a more rapid depletion of your funds.
When does the meal plan week begin and end?
Are there times during the year when my meal plan is not in effect?
Yes, the Meal Plan is not in effect during the winter break. During the other short breaks (October break, spring break, and Thanksgiving) there will be cold options only.