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.
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 2024
Fall 2024 meal plans began August 15 with dinner and end December 10 with lunch.
The deadline to make changes to your fall meal plan was 5 p.m. on August 26, 2024.
Students may add a meal plan at any time, but the plan can no longer be charged to the student eBill after August 26 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 2025 (upcoming term)
Spring 2025 meal plans begin January 5 with dinner and end May 1 with lunch.
November 1 – January 2: Students can add, change or cancel a meal plan for spring 2025 in the MyHousing/Dining portal. Log into MyPortal and click on the MyHousing/Dining tile and follow instructions there.
January 3 – January 14: Students can add, change or cancel a meal plan by submitting the appropriate form below. (Forms will be available beginning January 3.)
- On-Campus First-Year Student Meal Plan
- Upperclass Student/Commuter Meal Plan form
Students can also make the request in person at Campus Services HQ, 162 Calhoun St.
January 14 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 January 14 and must be paid for in person at the time of purchase with cash, check or any major credit card.
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 will be slinging sandwiches on Rivers Green throughout November. 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 November 18-22
While Supplies Last
MT indicates Meal Tap option
Combos include a choice of chips or soup and a drink
Meal Tap Sandwiches: $7.09 for sandwich or $11.09/MT for combo
Warm Melts (choose your protein! turkey and bacon, chicken and bacon, or veggie) avocado spread, tomato, Swiss cheese on toasted Ciabatta bread (MT)
Caesar Salad/Wrap - romaine lettuce, tomatoes, Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, croutons (add grilled chicken option available) (MT)
Pimento BLT - pimento cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and bacon on toasted French bread (MT)
Premium Sandwiches: $8.59 for sandwich or $12.59 for combo
Tandoori BBQ chicken Sandwich - grilled tandoori chicken breast, masala crunch claw, toasted RollCranberry and Roasted Turkey Sandwich - herbed mayo, lettuce, roasted turkey, cranberry sauceSteamed Pork Bao Buns (2) per orderSides
Chips $1.99
Pasta Salad $2.99
Limited supply sides: Onion Rings, French Fries
Soups
Creamy Thai Sweet Potato and Carrot $2.99
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.