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 Meal Plans
Meal plan options specifically for students who are Resident Mentors.
Summer Meal Plan
On campus for the summer? The Summer Meal Plan is the perfect, easy option to eat on campus.
*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
Meal swipes are only used on the Meal Swipe options in convenience locations. Take
a look at the options.
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.
Terms & Conditions
All funds and plans purchased for use at the University of South Carolina are for the personal use of the owner of the account or plan only and are non-transferable. Meals may not be bought or sold, and meal plan holder must accompany guest when using guest meals. The Carolina Food Co. funds and plans cannot be used as a gift card or gift certificate.
•Except as otherwise expressly stated in these terms, all Carolina Food Co. funds and plans are non-refundable and will expire on May 16, 2019.