Traditional Plans
Traditional meal plans are available to all students and are mandatory for first year students living on campus.
Find a Plan
Your meal plan will include a specific number of meal swipes you can use to enjoy
breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night meals on-campus. To your meal plan, which
is purchased per semester, you can add meal plan dollars (MPD) for use at all campus
dining locations for meals, snacks and meal swipe overages.
Preston College Plans
Meal plans specifically for first-year students who are residing in Preston College.
Commuter and Upperclassmen Plans
Meal plans designed for commuting, international and graduate students, and students living in the Greek Village or apartment communities.
Law School VIP Meal Plan
Meal plan designed for students who spend most of their time at USC School of Law.
Faculty & Staff VIP Meal Plan
Meal plan specifically for faculty and staff that enjoy eating on campus.
Resident Mentor and SPURS Meal Plans
Meal plan options specifically for students who are Resident Mentors or SPURS.
Summer Meal Plan
On campus for the summer? The Summer Meal Plan is the perfect, easy option to eat on campus.
Meal Plan Pricing List [PDF]
*Meal plans expire at the conclusion of each semester.
| Meal Period Time | Retail Meal Allowance |
| Breakfast (6 a.m. - 10:29 a.m.) | $5.54 |
| Lunch (10:30 a.m. - 3:59 p.m.) | $6.95 |
| Dinner (4 p.m. - 11:59 p.m.) | $7.46 |
| Late Night (12:00 a.m. - 3:00 a.m.) | $7.46 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, first-year students are required to have a meal plan. Your are assigned the Garnet
14 with 25 Meal Plan Dollars to start with, but you are able to upgrade to any of
our weekly plans.
No, your meal plan does not rollover to the next semester. You will need to sign up
for your meal plan each semster.
Meal Plan Dollars are loaded on your Carolina Card along with the meal plan that you selected. Those dollars can be used for snacks and small items that you would not want to use a whole swipe for.