Frequently Asked Questions

If you run out of meals, you can upgrade your meal plan to a plan with more Block Meals or Dining Dollars. You can also add Loper Dollars to your account to continue utilizing residential and retail dining options for the remainder of the semester.

Yes, you can upgrade your meal plan at any time prior to or during the semester. For example, you can upgrade from the Diamond 100 to the Diamond 200 or from the Blue Plan to the Loper Plan. However, you are only able to downgrade your meal plan through the first week of classes for the respective semester. For example, you would not be able to downgrade from the Gold Plan to the Blue Plan after the first week of classes. If you would like to switch your meal plan, please contact UNK Residence Life at housing@unk.edu.

You can track your meal plan usage by downloading and logging into the GET app on any Apple or Android phone. This app will provide you with instant information on your meal plan usage and balances. You may also ask the cashier at any dining location.

Meal plans for the Winter Three-Week Session will be made available and communicated to students once details are finalized.

Yes! There are meal plans available for all of these individuals. The details on these meal plans can be found on our website at My Meal Plan – Plan Options

Meal plans begin and end as follows: : Friday before classes begin to the Friday of the last week of classes : Sunday before classes begin to the Friday of the last week of classes : Monday classes begin to the Thursday before classes begin for the following fall semester

Meal plans are not refundable based on utilization. Therefore, you are encouraged to track your meal plan usage throughout the semester to ensure you are taking advantage of the entire value of your specific meal plan.

On-campus meal plans are selected when submitting your Residence Hall Housing Contract. If you need to adjust this meal plan selection, please contact UNK Residence Life at housing@unk.edu. Commuter and Community meal plans can be purchased by visiting the UNK Dining Office on the second floor of the Nebraskan Student Union or contacting us at 308-865-8428.

There are some restrictions on what meal plan you can purchase based upon your academic status and living situation. These meal plans and their restrictions can be found on our website at My Meal Plan – Plan .

If you are a Commuter student, you will not have access to any of the residential meal plans. To see what your options are as a Commuter, visit our website at My Meal Plan – Plan Options or contact UNK Residence Life athousing@unk.edu.

Your meal plan will be included as part of your room and board charges on your MyBlue Student Account if you are living on campus. Commuter and Community meal plans will need to be paid for when purchased with either cash or a credit/debit card at the UNK Dining office.

Anyone is welcome to join us at The Graze for any meal. The cost of these meals are as follows:

• Breakfast - $7.98
• Lunch - $10.18
• Dinner - $12.05
• Special Events - $13.98

Block Meals are meal swipes that can be used in our residential dining hall on campus – The Graze (located on the second floor of the Nebraska Student Union). The ability to use Block Meals with certain meal plans at other retail dining locations depends on current offerings and specials that will be advertised to students.

Block Meals can be exchanged for a retail value of $8.50 which can be used at the retail locations for the Diamond 100 and Diamond 200 meal plans only. For all other meal plans, Block Meals cannot be used at any retail locations.

Yes, there are no restrictions on the number of meals you can use during one meal period or on a daily basis.

A Block Meal is equivalent to one meal swipe in The Graze. However, with the Diamond 100 and Diamond 200 meal plans, you are able to “exchange” or use one Block Meal for up to $8.50 in value at any retail location.

To pay the remainder of your retail meal cost, you can either exchange a second Block Meal, utilize Dining Dollors, or utilize Loper Dollars. In addition, you can use other payment methods including cash and a credit or debit card.

There is no limit on the number of Block Meals you can exchange. You can exchange none of your meals, all of them, or anywhere in between.

Yes, you can use your Block Meals or Dining Dollars for meals for friends or family members. We enjoy having them experience the UNK Dining locations and offerings. However, we first encourage you to ensure you have enough Block Meals and Dining Dollars available to meet all your needs for the semester. This ability is not available with Summer or Three-Week Winter Session meal plans.

Dining Dollars are like cash that are used for purchases at the retail dining locations on campus including Chick-fil-A, The Grid, Java Notes, Starbucks, and Subway. However, they can also be used to purchase meals at The Graze.

For meal plan changes, please contact UNK Residence Life at housing@unk.edu. You can add Loper Dollars through the GET app on any Apple or Android phone, on the UNK Website, or by visiting the Finance Office located in Warner Hall.

Dining Dollars are included as part of your meal plan to use mainly at retail locations but they can also be used to pay for meals in The Graze. Loper Dollars must be added to your account through the GET app, the UNK Finance Office, or by utilizing the kiosk located in the main atrium of the Nebraskan Student Union. Loper Dollars are available to any student, faculty, staff, or affiliate of UNK and also provide a 20% discount at all dining locations.

The Quench program is an unlimited beverage subscription that is a benefit of the Diamond, Community, and Commuter meal plans. Quench will allow you access to unlimited fountain beverages and drip coffee refills during hours of operation at Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Subway, and The Graze. You must present your Quench cup and Student ID with the current semester’s Quench sticker on it to take advantage of this additional meal plan benefit.

Quench cups are 24 oz. insulated tumblers that are reusable and washable.

Your Quench cup is included with your meal plan cost. If your Quench cup is damaged, bring it into the UNK Dining office to get it replaced at no charge. There is a $15.00 replacement charge for each lost Quench cup.

You will not be issued a new Quench cup each semester. However, you will be provided a new Quench sticker for your Student ID which will need to be presented each time you would like to fill your Quench cup.

Your Quench cup will be given to you at UNK Dining Office at the beginning of the year once you purchase the applicable meal plan.

Please visit the UNK Dining office located on the second floor of the Nebraskan Student Union to be provided additional information related to dietary or allergen needs. If more questions arise or accommodations are needed, please visit the Disability Services for Students Office located at the Loper Success Hub on the second floor of the Calvin T. Ryan Library. You can also reach them by email at unkdso@unk.edu or call them at 308-865-8214.

There is a To-Go Program that will give you the ability to enjoy made-from-scratch food from the dining hall with the convenience of take-out. With the To-Go program, you will receive a clean, eco-friendly, re-usable container that you can fill at The Graze and take with you. You can simply rinse out the container and then exchange for a clean container the next time you want to take your food to go. The To-Go Program costs $5.70 for your first container as well as a Block Meal for each visit. Talk to the cashier in The Graze and they can help you get enrolled. If you are not utilizing the To-Go Program, you will not be allowed to take food out of The Graze.

Hours of operation can be found athttps://unkdining.sodexomyway.com/en-us/location/hours. Please note that these hours are subject to change for various reasons including weather and holidays. These changes will be posted and communicated on our website, email, and social media.

Concerning weather incidents, when students are on campus, UNK Dining will always have dining options available. Exact hours and locations will be communicated to students and the UNK community primarily through social media. Holiday hours will vary and will also be communicated.

Yes! We are always looking for students that are interested in joining our team. We offer competitive wages and flexible schedule to ensure you fulfill your responsibilities as a student first. Please stop by the UNK Dining office on the second floor of the Nebraskan Student Union to apply!

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