Block Meal Plans

Block Meal Plans are available to all students enrolled in CU Boulder degree programs who live off campus, or on campus in Bear Creek, Weber Hall or Graduate & Family Housing. Individuals enrolled in a non-degree program are not eligible to purchase a Block Meal Plan, but can use Campus Cash to eat in campus dining centers, restaurants and cafes and make purchases at retail locations.Ìý

Meal Plan Options

These options are available for 2025-26 academic year. Prices include tax.

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80 meals per semesterÌý

On-campus cost: $852
Off-campus cost: $930.34Ìý

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50 meals per semesterÌý

On-campus cost: $532.50
Off-campus cost: $581.46Ìý

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25 meals per semesterÌý

On-campus cost: $266.25
Off-campus cost: $290.73

Note: This plan may also be purchased as a supplemental meal planÌý

General Information

  • Students can purchase a meal plan through the .
  • Unused meals do not roll over between semesters and are not eligible to be refunded.
  • In the fall and spring semesters, plans can be changed to a different plan (80, 50 or 25) by emailing the Billing Office.
    • Changes can be made during the first 30 days of the semester without charge.
    • Changes made after the first 30 days of the semester are subject to a $50 administrative fee. No changes can be made during the last month of the semester.
    • Meals purchased with Campus Cash will cost $10.65 plus tax ($11.63 total) beginning July 1, 2026.
  • If you do not see an option to purchase a Block Meal Plan in the MyCULiving portal, email the Billing Office and they will assist you.
  • Students who use their entire Block Meal Plan before the end of the semester can purchase supplemental Block Meal Plans of 25 meals through the MyCULiving portal.
  • Cancellations are not permitted. If a student is experiencing an extenuating circumstance, please contact the Billing Office to discuss options.
  • Students can review their Block Meal Plan and Supplemental Block Meal Plan balances in the GET Mobile app.
  • Block Meal Plans can be used at all dining centers, grab-n-gos and at Alferd Packer Grill and SEEC Café.Ìý

Important Dates

ÌýFall 2025: Aug. 15-Dec. 13, 2025Spring 2026: Jan. 6-May 2, 2026Summer 2026: May 2, 2026 - TBD
Sales openAug. 8, 2025 at 9 a.m.Jan. 2, 2026 at 9 a.m.May 1, 2026 at 9 a.m.
Supplemental sales openSept. 1, 2025 at 9 a.m.Jan. 26, 2026 at 9 a.m.May 26, 2026 at 9 a.m.
Last day to change number of meals without feeSept. 15, 2025Feb. 6, 2026Changes not permitted in summer term
Sales close for semesterNov. 13, 2025April 6, 2026July 20, 2026

Tuition and fees are just one part of the overall cost to attend CU Boulder. The full cost of attendance for an academic year could include expenses such as on-campus housing and food, books and supplies, and items that are not billed by the university, such as personal expenses, transportation and medical insurance. Learn more about the full cost of attendance.Ìý