What is a Meal Plan?
A Meal Plan unlocks delicious meals, coffee, snacks, and more across campus. Your Meal Plan includes Meal Swipes and Declining Balance, conveniently loaded onto your Student ID. No need to carry additional cards or cash!
Meal Swipes
Meal Swipes give you access to an all-you-care-to-eat dining experience at the Tigers Table.
Declining Balance
Declining Balance may be used at any East Central University Dining location. Visit our locations page for individual location information, including dining hall menus and hours of operation.
Meal Plan Benefits
With your meal plan, you receive many benefits and perks, including:
- Quality food made fresh by our culinary team, with a variety of menu options personalized the way you like
- Healthy choices available all across campus
- Special events with themed meals and exclusive offers for meal plan members
- Casual atmosphere with wifi, TVs, music and lounge-style seating—perfect for studying or hanging out with friends.
- To-go meals: simply request a to-go box when you swipe in at any of our dining halls.
Managing Your Plan
There are three ways you can check your Meal Swipes and Declining Balance:
- On your receipt after a purchase at any dining location
- Visit the meal plan office in Tigers Table Dining Hall, open Monday-Friday 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Key Dates
- First Day of Class – 8.18.2025
- Meal Plan Add/Drop Date – 8.29.2025
