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Pacific University's Meal Plans

All students residing in the residence halls participate in one of our Meal Plans. Your meal plan options are flexible so you can get the most out of them. There are two parts to each meal plan: Block Meals, and Dining Dollars or Declining Balance.

Block Meal Allowance
No missed meals! You start the term with a block or number of meals. One meal is subtracted from your block plan each time you dine for dinner and weekend brunches. Enjoy all you care to eat at dinner and brunch in the University Center.

Dining Dollars/Declining Balance Dollars
Pay as you go - it works like a bank debit card. Your dining dollars are used for breakfast, lunch and snack items and the purchase amount is subtracted from the balance in your account.

Any unused declining balance (DB) remaining on a student's meal plan at the end of the fall semester will carry over to the spring semester. At the end of the spring semester students have the option to bulk-buy products and/or carry over up to $100 of declining balance to the following fall semester, providing the student is enrolled for the fall semester. There is no refund or credit given for any declining balance.

We also offer a dining dollars/declining dollars program for commuter students, faculty/staff and part time students.

Meal Plans
These meal plans are designed to fit your lifestyle. So whether you're on the go or away from campus and may not always have time for three meals a day, an active soccer player that needs fuel for your body, or some where in between - one of these plans is for you.

Plan A

This plan is best if you eat healthy portioned breakfast and lunch, and snack a lot.

Fall term: 88 Block Meals + $650 in Declining Balance
Spring term: 88 Block Meals + $650 in Declining Balance

60% of meals per term, averages 5 out of 9 meals per week over term.

Plan B

This plan is best for those who eat breakfast, lunch, and occasional snacks.

Fall term: 110 Block Meals + $540 in Declining Balance
Spring term: 110 Block Meals + $540 in Declining Balance

75% of meals per term, averages 6 out of 9 meals per week over term.

Plan C

This plan is best if you plan on eating all dinners and brunches with a light breakfast and lunch and don't snack often.

Fall term: 132 Block Meals + $430 in Declining Balance
Spring term: 132 Block meals + 430 in Declining Balance

90% of meals per term, averages 8 out of 9 meals per week over term.

Cost for Meal Plan
The cost of the meal plan options is the same for each plan, letting the student select the plan which best suits their individual needs.

Fall and Spring terms $2012.00
Annual $4024.00

When purchasing declining dollars, Dining Services matches a percentage of what you spend.  Basically, every time you add to your account we do the same - giving you more value for your dollar. To purchase declining dollars visit the Student Life office if you live on-campus, or the Dining Services office if you live off-campus.