Meal Plan
Plan Options
Resident Meal Plans are selected when submitting the Residence Hall Contract. Faculty/Staff Meal Plans can be purchased at The Graze, or in our office. If you have questions about any of these meal plans please visit the UNK Dining office located on the 2nd floor of the Nebraska Student Union or call (308) 865-8428.
Residential Plans
For the 2025-2026 academic year, the following meal plans will be available. Students may choose to upgrade their meal plan at any time during the semester; however, students may only downgrade their meal plan during the first full week of classes for the respective semester.
FRESHMEN MEAL PLAN
EXPLORE PLAN..................................$2,922/semester
For your convenience and simplicity, all freshmen have one meal plan option. This ensures freshmen will have access to a meal for every meal period and can explore all food options during the semester.
- 260 Block Meals
- $450 Dining Dollars
- Less than $11 per meal!
SOPHOMORES & UP
PLATINUM PLAN................................$2,827/semester
Plan to switch things up between The Graze and retail spots regularly? This is for you.
- 160 Block Meals
- $425 Dining Dollars
PLATINUM BLOCK PLAN.....................$2,827/semester
For those who want more "all-you-care-to-eat" meals at The Graze, we got you covered.
- 250 Block Meals
- $300 Dining Dollars
PLATINUM FLEX PLAN.........................$2,827/semester
Heavy on dining dollars for retail spots. Fewer block meals at The Graze. Perfect for extra visits to Starbucks for coffee. Stay flexible!
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80 Block Meals
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$725 Dining Dollars
JUNIORS & UP
DIAMOND 200 PLAN.........................$2,409/semester
Doing extra research? Got a job on campus? Playing a sport? This plan is designed for upperclassmen who plan to spend a lot of time on campus.
- 200 Block Meals
- Equates to only $480/month
BONUS: Includes unlimited beverage subscription for fountain drinks and drip coffee!
DIAMOND 100 PLAN..........................$1,469/semester
Fewer block meals. Lower cost. Great option for students who work off-campus or need to grab food between classes on a busy day.
- 100 Block Meals
- Equates to only $294/month
BONUS: Includes unlimited beverage subscription for fountain drinks and drip coffee!
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
*BONUS: Each Diamond Plan includes the Quench beverage subscription with unlimited fountain drinks and drip coffee! PLUS, you can exchange a block meal for $8.50 in credit at all retail locations (Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Subway, Java Notes, and The Grid). Never waste a meal!
*Meal plans are paid in full with other housing and tuition costs at the start of each semester, or rolled into the Loper Payment Plan option. Students will receive a cup when the new semester starts.
*Select your meal plan when you complete your housing contract.
*Residential Plans expire at the end of each semester.
Faculty, Staff & Affiliate Plans
For the 2025-2026 academic year, the following meal plans will be available to UNK faculty, staff & affiliates.
COMMUNITY BLOCK...........................$116.00
- 16 Block Meals (Can be used for Faculty/Staff Luncheons)
-Must be a full or part-time faculty or staff member or registered affiliate. Graduate assistants are not eligible.
COMMUNITY FLEX +...........................$225.00
- $225 Dining Dollars + 8 Free Block Meals (Can be used for Faculty/Staff Luncheons)
-Must be a full or part-time faculty or staff member or registered affiliate. Graduate assistants are not eligible.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
*Community Plans include the Quench beverage subscription with unlimited fountain drinks and drip coffee! PLUS, you can exchange a block meal for $8.50 in credit at all retail locations (Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Subway, Java Notes, and The Grid). Never waste a meal!
*Community Plans expire at the end of the summer semester.
Commuter Plans
For the 2025-2026 academic year, the following meal plan will be available to UNK commuters.
COMMUTER 20+..............................$415.00
- 20 Block Meals
- 200 Dining Dollars
-Open to students living off-campus or in Village Flats.
COMMUTER 20................................$310.00
- 20 Block Meals
- 100 Dining Dollars
-Open to students living off-campus or in Village Flats.
COMMUTER 15...............................$260.00
- 15 Block Meals
- 75 Dining Dollars
-Open to students living off-campus or in Village Flats
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
*Commuter Plans include the Quench beverage subscription with unlimited fountain drinks and drip coffee! PLUS, you can exchange a block meal for $8.50 in credit at all retail locations (Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Subway, Java Notes, and The Grid). Never waste a meal!
*Commuter Plans expire at the end of the summer semester.