Lincoln Park residents may use their Blue Demon Card (DePaul ID) to make food purchases at various locations on both campuses—mostly at the Lincoln Park Student Center and the 11th Floor of DePaul Center (Loop).
We are dedicated to working with students needing meal plan accommodations outside of medically documented situations, such as dietary needs or religious practices. We take a one-on-one approach to guide and assist students to make appropriate dining adjustments. Prior to any release, we make every effort to satisfy each student’s requirements. Students wishing to request a meal plan accommodation may do so by contacting housing@depaul.edu.
Rates for 2025-2026 meal plans are outlined on this webpage. If you need rates for the 2024-2025 academic year, click on the button to view the 2024-2025 Housing & Meal Plan Rates info sheet.
2024-2025 Housing & Meal Plan Rates Info Sheet
How Meal Plans Work
Meal Allotments
Meal plans for Lincoln Park residents provide a set number of meal allotments to be used each period, which vary depending on the plan type and are for personal use only. Meal allotments begin on Sunday and continue through Saturday.
Blue Bucks
Meal plans also provide students with
Blue Bucks (formerly known as Flex Dollars). Blue Bucks can be used for purchases outside of the main dining areas (such as campus cafes) and can be used when classes are not in session (such as Spring Break). Blue Bucks are made available on the first day of each quarter and unused dollars roll forward to the next quarter. Any Blue Bucks remaining at the end of Spring Quarter will be forfeited.
Convenience
Meal plans are loaded on your Blue Demon Card. Simply present your Blue Demon Card to the cashier to enjoy all-you-care-to-eat dining at Blue Demon Dining Hall, a daily carry-out meal, or meal exchange at one of our exciting platforms. Meal plans can be added, changed or cancelled by using the Resident Meal Plan Request, but cannot be changed or cancelled after the dates listed in the
Terms & Conditions.
2025-26 Meal Plan Options and Rates
For Freshmen in Traditional Halls (Dorms)
Meal plans are required for Lincoln Park residents and provide a set number of meal allotments to be used each period, which vary depending on the plan type and are for personal use only. Meal allotments begin on Sunday and continue through Saturday.
|
Plan Name |
Meal Allotments |
Blue Bucks |
Quarterly Rate |
Demon Weekly 16*
|
16 meals weekly, resets on Sundays
|
300
|
$2,239
|
DePaul All-Access
|
Unlimited meals per quarter
|
300 |
$2,648
|
*This is the minimum requirement for freshmen students.
Additional Blue Bucks
You can add Blue Bucks of any amount at any time through Campus Connect by selecting Student Resources > Other Services > Meal Plan Online.
Where to Dine
These meal plans can be used at DePaul dining locations in the Lincoln Park Campus and at the Loop Campus (DePaul Center, 11th Floor). Additional dining location information can be found on our
Location & Hours page.
Ready to Choose Your Meal Plan?
Visit
myhousing.depaul.edu. If you currently have a meal plan, but would like more information on how to add money, change, or cancel your meal plan visit the
Use & Manage Your Meal Plan page.