Meal Plans
Meal plans are convenient, flexible and loaded with options.
Students have access to dining locations across campus with a range of menus and offerings – all with just a tap of their Cougar Card. You’ll get guaranteed value, whether you eat on campus three times a week or three times a day!
- There's no need to cook or clean.
- We compost at all our dining locations - eat sustainably!
- Talk to our on-campus registered dietitian for any diet-related or wellness needs.
- Use our reusable to-go box program at City Bistro and Liberty for a meal on the go or dining outside.
- In a hurry? We offer mobile ordering at multiple locations for quick pickup.
Most importantly, having a meal plan is an important part of the college experience. We aim to create an environment where students feel welcome not only to eat, but to study, meet new friends and make memories.
Am I required to have a meal plan?
It depends.
If you live on campus and you are a first-year student (regardless of credit hours) or a transfer student classified as a first-year student by Admissions, you are required to purchase a First-Year Student Resident Meal Plan for the academic year.
Upperclass students and commuters have the option to purchase a meal plan from among eight Upperclass Student Resident and Commuter Meal Plans.
Definitions and Terms
Students must agree to the Terms and Conditions for Meal Plans when they sign up. Be sure to read through them - there's useful info there! You'll find definitions of meal plan types (ranging from All Access plans to Dining Dollars) as well as billing and cancellation details, among other important details.
How to add, change or cancel a meal plan
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Fall 2025
Fall 2025 meal plans begin August 14 with dinner and end December 9 with lunch.
February 1 – August 12: Students can add, change or cancel a meal plan for fall 2025 in the MyHousing/Dining portal. Log into MyPortal and click on the MyHousing/Dining tile and follow instructions there.
August 13 – August 25: Students can add, change or cancel a meal plan by submitting a form, which will be posted here when available.
Students can also make the request in person at Campus Services HQ, 162 Calhoun St. during this time.
August 25 at 5 p.m.: Deadline to change or cancel meal plans
Students may add a meal plan at any time, but the plan can no longer be charged to the student eBill after August 25 and must be paid for in person at the time of purchase with cash, check or any major credit card.
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Spring 2026
Spring 2026 meal plan dates and deadlines will be provided in October 2025.
Accommodations
The Charleston Culinary Group can accommodate many food allergies and works hard to ensure dining options are as safe as possible. Students on campus with dietary restrictions should review our on-campus resources and contact our Registered Dietitian to discuss their needs.
Dining Updates and Info
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Clyde's Snack Shack
Clyde’s Snack Shack is slinging delicious sandwiches and more on College Way. Follow the Charleston Culinary Group on Instagram @cofc_culinarygroup for other great food and fun!
- Open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- All are welcome!
- Meal Taps (for select combos), Dining Dollars, Cougar Cash, Visa and Mastercard accepted
Menu for Week of February 17
While Supplies Last
Meal Tap Sandwiches
$7.09 for sandwich or $11.09 for combo (includes entree, chips, bottled water/soda)
- Ultimate BLT (1⁄2 sandwich) - lettuce, tomato, bacon, avocado spread, fried egg, cheddar cheese
- Ciabatta Turkey Melt -Avocado spread, spinach, tomato, turkey, Swiss, toasted ciabatta
- Southwest Chicken (make it a wrap or a salad) - grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, corn and black beans, cheddar, jalapeno lime dressing
Premium Sandwiches
$8.59 for sandwich or $12.59 for combo
Ultimate BLT (full sandwich) - lettuce, tomato, bacon, avocado spread, fried egg, cheddar cheese
Sides
Chips - $.99
Vegetable Soup - $1.99
Drinks
Bottled Water - $1.99
Canned Soda - $1.99
20 oz Bottled Soda - $2.89
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Door Rates
Campus dining is not just for meal plan holders! All are welcome. Please find the following casual rates and come dine with us!
With Cougar Card
Breakfast: $7.70
Lunch: $11.70
Dinner: $12.70
Without Cougar Card
Breakfast: $10.60
Lunch: $14.80
Dinner: $16.95
Rates are subject to change.