What is a Meal Plan?
A Meal Plan unlocks delicious meals, coffee, snacks, and more, at 14 locations across campus. Your Meal Plan includes Meal Swipes and Dining Dollars, conveniently loaded onto your Student ID. No need to carry additional cards or cash!
Meal Swipes
Meal Swipes give you access to our all-you-care-to-eat dining hall, the Christian Cafeteria.
Dining Dollars
Dining Dollars may be used at any University of Central Arkansas Dining location. Visit our dining page for location information, including dining hall menus and hours of operation. Dining Dollars roll over from fall to spring semester, spring to summer sessions I and II. Any remaining unused Dining Dollars will be forfeited at the end of summer session II.
Cash Equivalency
Depending on your meal plan, you may also use one Meal Swipe per meal period in the Student Center Food Court or BBA Bear Express Deli. The Meal Swipe has a set value associated to it for lunch and dinner that allows you to cover a portion or all of your meal using that value!Meal Plan Benefits
With your meal plan, you receive many benefits and perks, including:
- Quality food made fresh by our culinary team, with a variety of menu options personalized the way you like
- Healthy choices available all across campus
- Special events with themed meals and exclusive offers for meal plan members
- Casual atmosphere with wifi, TVs, music and lounge-style seating—perfect for studying or hanging out with peers.
- To-go meals: simply request a to-go box when you swipe in at the Christian Cafeteria – learn more about to-go meals at UCADining!
Managing Your Plan
There are two ways you can check your Meal Swipes and Dining Dollars balance:
- On your receipt after a purchase at any dining location
- Visit the meal plan office in the Christian Cafeteria or Bear Card Office, open Monday-Friday 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Dining Dollars running low? No problem! Add more Dining Dollars.
