How does my meal plan 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. These meal plans can be used at DePaul dining locations on the Lincoln Park Campus and at the Loop campus dining hall, 11th floor of the DePaul Center.
Flex Dollars
Meal plans also provide students with Flex dollars. Flex dollars 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). Flex dollars are made available on the first day of each quarter and unused dollars roll forward to the next quarter. Any Flex dollars remaining at the end of spring quarter will be forfeited.
Convenience
Meal plans are loaded on your DePaul ID Card. Simply present your DePaul ID to the cashier to enjoy all-you-care-to-eat dining at Create, a daily carry-out meal or a daily exchange at one of our exciting platforms. All meal plans provide 2 guest meal swipes per quarter*. 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 at the top of the page and in the Terms & Conditions.
*Note: As of Fall 2020, guest meals will be unavailable.
Options:
For Freshmen in Traditional Halls, Fall Quarter 2020
A DePaul Weekly meal plan is the minimum requirement for freshmen living in on campus housing:
Plan Name |
Meal Allotments |
Flex Dollars |
Quarterly Rate |
DePaul Weekly 14 |
14 meals weekly, resets on Sundays |
325 |
$1,500 |
Apartment Plans, Fall Quarter 2020
A DePaul Apartment meal plan is required for nonfreshmen living in on campus apartments:
Plan Name |
Meal Allotments |
Flex Dollars |
Quarterly Rate |
Apartment 75 |
75 meals per quarter |
300 |
$935 |