Meal Plans for all students
No matter where you call home – a residence hall, the city of Denton or a nearby north Texas town, there’s a Meal Plan for you.
All undergraduate and graduate students may purchase our Student Meal Plans.
Living on-campus? Jump to our Unlimited Plans.
Student Meal Plans for 2021-2022
New for 2021-22All Meal Plans are valid for one semester only. |
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DINING HALL PLANS |
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Simply Swipes 80, 60 or 40 |
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Fall 2021 Plans are active August 16 - December 10, 2021.
Spring 2022 Plan dates coming soon.
Due to the university's academic calendar changes, April 30, 2021 is the last day of Spring Dining Hall service.
Spring 2021 Flex Plans expire May 28, 2021.
Summer 2021 Meal Plans |
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FLEXIBLE PLANS |
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Summer Flex Plans are active May 3 – August 6, 2021.
Summer Unlimited Plans are active 5Week1 (June 1 - July 4, 2021) or 5Week2 (July 5 - August 6, 2021).
Flexible Plans
☞ Flex $1,000, $500, $250 and $100
$97+
What you get: Flex Dollars are an easy-to-use, cashless payment method accepted at every Dining Services venue on campus, including your favorite Retail Restaurants like Starbucks, Chick-fil-A and The Campus Chat Food Court.
Where: Any Retail Restaurant, Dining Hall and Discovery Park
When: Anytime Dining Services venues are open during the Fall semester or Spring semester.
How: When asked for your payment method, tell the cashier you’re using Flex and swipe your UNT Student ID card.
Why we love it: When you purchase Flex, we add in a Bonus, giving you even more Flex Spending Power. The more Flex you purchase upfront, the more you’ll save on every meal.
Good to know: Monitor your Flex balance online. Sales tax is charged at the time of Meal Plan purchase so you won’t be charged sales tax at the register when using Flex.
Available for purchase anytime. Each Flex Plan may be purchased up to 6 times per semester. Unused Flex expires on December 10, 2021 for Fall Plans. Spring 2022 Plan dates will be available on this webpage after the University's Spring 2022 Academic Calendar is published. Partial refunds are available through 11:59 p.m. on the "Last day to withdraw for 25% refund" as listed in the UNT Registrar's Refunds for Withdrawing From Session schedule. Bonus Funds are not refundable. Expired Flex is not refundable. Upgrades & Downgrades avalable and vary by Plan. Prices with tax: $898.48, $487.13, $256.55 and $105 respectively.
Flexible Plan |
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Total Flex spending power |
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Flex $1,000 |
$830 |
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$170 |
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$1,000 |
17% |
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Flex $500 |
$450 |
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$50 |
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$500 |
10% |
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Flex $250 |
$237 |
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$13 |
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$250 |
5% |
| Flex $100 |
$97 |
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$3 |
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$100 |
3% |
Even more reasons to love Flex:
- Great budgeting tool dedicated to meals.
- Convenient - all you need to carry is your student ID.
- Use Flex instead of cash or credit cards.
- All UNT students may add Flex at any time.
- Perfect for drinks, snacks on-the-go and late-night eats.
- Use Flex to eat at any Dining Hall by paying the Standard Door Rate.
- Our most Flexible way to save on Retail Restaurants AND Dining Hall meals
Dining Hall Plans
Eight's Enough
Weekly Swipes
$780 per semester
What you get: 8 Dining Hall meal swipes each week for one semester.
Where: Any Dining Hall or Discovery Perks Grill.*
When: Fall semester or Spring semester.
Why we love it: Save money and time when you let us do the dishes 8 meals per week – that’s 30% less than our Standard Door Rate.
Good to know: Your 8 weekly meals are activated each Monday of the semester and may be used any day, any time that week.
Available for purchase through 11:59 p.m. on the sixth Sunday of the semester. Eight’s Enough Plans may be purchased 1 time per semester, but you can add any other Plan on top of your Eight’s Enough and use both. Unused meals expire each Sunday night. Partial refunds available through 11:59 p.m. on the "Last day to withdraw for 25% refund" as listed in the UNT Registrar's Refunds for Withdrawing From Session Schedule. Upgrades & downgrades available and vary by Plan. Price with tax: $844.35
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Five to Thrive
Weekly Swipes
$514 per semester
What you get: 5 Dining Hall meal swipes each week for one semester.
Where: Any Dining Hall or Discovery Perks Grill.*
When: Fall semester or Spring semester.
Why we love it: A wholesome, hearty meal you can count on five times per week. Save 28% on our Standard Door Rate.
Good to know: Your 5 weekly meals are activated each Monday of the semester and may be used any day, any time that week.
Available for purchase through 11:59 p.m. on the sixth Sunday of the semester. Five to Thrive Plans may be purchased 1 time per semester, but you can add any other Plan on top of your Five to Thrive and use both. Unused meals expire each Sunday night. Partial refunds available through 11:59 p.m. on the "Last day to withdraw for 25% refund" as listed in the UNT Registrar's Refunds for Withdraing From Sessions Schedule. Upgrades & downgrades available and vary by Plan. Price with tax: $566.41
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Semester Simply Swipes
Countdown Swipes
80 Meals |
60 Meals |
40 Meals |
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$6.89 per meal |
$7.29 per meal |
$7.69 per meal |
$551.20 per semester |
$437.40 per semester |
$307.60 per semester |
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18% savings |
14% savings |
9% savings |
What you get: 80, 60 or 40 total Dining Hall meal swipes for one semester.**
Where: Any Dining Hall or Discovery Perks Grill*
When: 7-days-a-week, anytime Dining Halls are open during the semester.
Why we love it: Guaranteed savings on Dining Hall meals to use wherever you please. Running low on swipes? Add more anytime.
NEW FOR 2021-2022
**All Meal Plans are valid for one semester at a time. Swipes do not carry over into a future semester.
Good to know: Available for purchase anytime. Simply Swipes Plans may be purchased up to 4 times a semester. Unused swipes expire on December 10, 2021 for Fall Plans. Spring 2022 Plan dates will be available on this webpage after the University's Spring 2022 Academic Calendar is published. (Simply Swipes Meal Plans purchased prior to April 7, 2021 are subject to our Legacy Simply Swipes Policy.) Partial refunds of unused swipes are available through 11:59 p.m. on the "Last day to withdraw for 25% refund" as listed in the UNT registrar's Refunds for Withdrawing From Session Schedule. Upgrades & downgrades available and vary by Plan. Prices with tax: $596.67, $473.49 and $332.98 respectively.
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Kitchen West 30
Countdown Dining Hall Plan
$173.70 per semester
What you get: 30 meal swipesfor one semester.**
Where: Kitchen West, located at West Hall.
When: anytime Kitchen West is open during the semester.
Why we love it: Enjoy all-you-care-to-eat meals for less than $6 each. Learn more about Kitchen West, Texas’ first university Dining Hall Certified Free From™ the Big 8 Food Allergens and Gluten.
NEW FOR 2021-2022
**All Meal Plans are valid for one semester at a time. Swipes do not carry over into a future semester.
Good to know: Available for purchase anytime. Kitchen West typically offers weekday lunch and dinner service, but hours of operation are subject to change. Kitchen West Plans may be purchased 4 times per semester. Unused swipes expire on December 10, 2021 for Fall Plans. Spring 2022 dates will be available on this webpage after the University's Spring 2022 Academic Calendar is published. (Kitchen West Meal Plans purchased prior to April 7, 2021 are subject to our Legacy Kitchen West Policy.) Partial refunds of unused swipes are available through 11:59 p.m. on the "Last day to withdraw for 25% refund" as listed in the UNT Registrar's Refunds for Withdrawing From Session Schedule. Upgrades & downgrades available and vary by Plan. Price with tax: $188.03
Combo Plans
Chef's Combo
Improved recipe! Now includes Five to Thrive.
$751 per semester
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Flex $250 |
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Chef's Combo |
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$514 |
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$237 |
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What you get: 5 Dining Hall meal swipes each week plus $250 Flex to use anywhere.
Where: Everywhere, including Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Avesta and Eagle Landing.
When: Anytime Dining Services venues are open during the Fall semester or Spring semester.
Why we love it: A great way to try out everything that Dining Services has to offer! (And save money while doing it). Enjoy all-you-care-to-eat meals for about $6 each – that's a 28% savings on our Standard Door Rate plus you’ll save 5% on your favorite Retail Restaurants all across campus.
NEW FOR 2021-2022
**All Meal Plans are valid for one semester at a time. Flex and Swipes do not carry over into a future semester.
Good to know: Available for purchase anytime. Our Chef’s Combo Plan may be purchased 1 time per semester, but you can Build-your-own Combo or add any other Plan to continue saving on everything Dining has to offer. Refund or change requests will be processed "à la carte," that is, by applying the policies for each individual Plan that comprises the combination. A student may request a refund of one or both components of a combination Plan. Price with tax: $812.96
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Build-your-own Combo
Price varies
Any Dining Hall Plan(s) + Any Flexible Plan(s)
What you get: Dining Hall meals + Flex to spend at any Dining Services location.
Where: All of our 5 Dining Halls and 20+ Retail Restaurants
When: Anytime Dining Services venues are open during the Fall semester or Spring semester
Why we love it: The best of both worlds — on your terms! Combine always-there-for-you Dining Hall meals with Flex to enjoy for convenient takeout and late-night Retail Restaurant options, including The Campus Chat Food Court, Fuzzy’s Tacos and Jamba.
Good to know: Purchase your Dining Hall Plan(s) and your Flexible Plan(s) “à la carte” anytime. You’ll purchase each Plan separately but use them however you choose. Refund or change requests will be processed "à la carte," that is, by applying the policies for each individual Plan that comprises the combination. A student may request a refund of one or both components of a Build-Your-Own-Combo Plan.
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Everyday Unlimited Combo Plan
$1,855 per semester
What you get: Unlimited Dining Hall access plus a bonus of $400 Flex to use anytime.
Where: Everywhere!
When: 7-days-a-week during the Fall semester or Spring semester.
Why we love it: Food Insurance! Never worry about your next meal with unlimited access into any Dining Hall plus your choice of Flex to use at Starbucks, Chick-fil-A and all your favorite Retail Restaurants.
Good to know: Running low on Flex? Add more at any time with a Flexible Plan. Everyday Unlimited Plans are available for purchase anytime. Unused Flex expires on December 10, 2021 for Fall Plans. Spring 2022 Plan dates will be available on this webpage after the University's Spring 2022 Academic Calendar is published. Resident students whose on-campus residence hall room comes bundled with a Meal Plan may choose from an Everyday Unlimited or Weekday Unlimited Combo Plan. Those students are only eligle for a refund upon confirmed withdrawl from Housing. Partial refunds available to other students through 11:59 p.m. on the "Last day to withdraw for 25% refund" as listed in the UNT Registrar's Refunds for Withdrawing From Session Schedule. Upgrades & downgrades available and vary by Plan. Price with tax: $2,008.04 per semester.
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$1,855 per semester |
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Weekday Unlimited Combo Plan
$1,685 per semester
What you get: Unlimited Dining Hall access on weekdays plus a bonus benefit of $225 Flex to use anytime.
Where: Everywhere!
When: Monday – Friday during the Fall semester or Spring semester.
Why we love it: You can change your mind! Upgrade to our Everyday Unlimited Combo Plan at any time for unlimited weekend meals too.
Good to know: Running low on Flex? Add more at any time with a Flexible Plan. Weekday Unlimited Plans are available for purchase anytime. Unused Flex expires on December 10, 2021 for Fall Plans. Spring 2022 Plan dates will be available on this webpage after the University's Spring 2022 Academic Calendar is published. Resident students whose on-campus residence hall room comes bundled wth a Meal Plan may choose an Everyday Unlimited or Weekday Unlimited Combo Plan. Those students are only eligle for a refund upon confirmed withdrawl from Housing. Partial refunds available to other students through 11:59 p.m. on the "Last day to withdraw for 25% refund" as listed in the UNT Registrar's Refunds for Withdrawing From Session Schedule. Upgrades & downgrades available and vary by Plan. Price with tax: $1,824.01 per semester.
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$1,685 per semester |
Everyday or Weekday? Let’s do the math.
For just $10 more per weekend, our Everyday Unlimited Combo Plan gives you unlimited access to Eagle Landing, our weekend Dining Hall, plus you'll get an additional $175 Flex Bonus to use anytime during the semester.
The Everyday Unlimited Combo Plan is like food insurance - it provides the peace of mind that you’ll always have access to a wholesome meal, no matter where your weekend takes you.
The Everyday Plan includes $175 Flex Bonus + unlimited weekend meals for only $170 more per semester than our Weekday Plan.
Select your perfect Plan
Everyday Unlimited and Weekday Unlimited Plans are available to every student, no matter where you live, and are priced by semester.
On-Campus Residents
All first-year student rooms and some Upperclassman rooms are bundles with an Unlimited Meal Plan.
When applying for Housing, all first-year students and all students living in the following residence halls will choose our Everyday (7-days-a-week) or Weekday (Monday-Friday) Meal Plan:
- Bruce Hall
- Clark Hall
- Crumley Hall
- Joe Greene Hall
- Kerr Hall
- Maple Hall
- Rawlins Hall
- Victory Hall
- West Hall
Meal Plans are optional - but recommended - for Upperclassman Students living in Honors Hall, Legends Hall, Mozart Square, Santa Fe Square and Traditions Hall.
Living off Campus
Meal Plans are optional - but recommended - for students living off campus, including graduate students. You may select any Meal Plan, anytime.
Standard Door Rate 2021 - 2022
Effective through August 6, 2021
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$8.20 |
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$8.20 |
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$8.20 |
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$5.75 |
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$8.20 |
*Discovery Perks Grill Combo Meal = daily entrée + side + fountain beverage.
All Meal Plans are valid for one semester only. Flex and Swipes do not carry over into a future semester.
**Meal Plan exchange and refund policies vary by Plan and date. Please see Dining Services Policies for details.
Savings calculations are based on utilization of all meals or all Flex.
Sales tax will be charged at the time of Plan purchase.
All Meal Plans are subject to Dining Services Policies. This webpage subject to change.