Residence Hall Meal Plans

All students living in the residence halls are required to have a meal plan. These plans include either 15 or 19 meal swipes per week plus a balance of Munch Money.ÌýÌý

Meal Plan Options

19 meals per week

Munch Money: $150/semester
Eligibility: First-year students and beyond

15 meals per week

Munch Money:Ìý$200/semester
Eligibility: First-year students and beyond

Munch Money

Munch Money is an integral part of the Residence Hall Student Meal Plan that allows students more flexibility in their dining options.

  • Munch Money is a declining balance stored on students’ Buff OneCard that renews each semester
    • Unused Munch Money at the end of each semester does not roll forward to the next term and is not refundable
  • Munch Money can be used in the cafes and retail outlets
  • If using Munch Money to buy a meal, the price is $8.50
  • If a student uses their Munch Money for the semester, additional funds can be added to their Buff OneCard in the form of Campus Cash

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Meal SwipesÌý

You can use meal swipes at campus dining centers and grab-and-go locations as well as some restaurants. These meal plans are built into the residence hall cost-of-living rates, and the cost is the same for each plan.ÌýÌý

Meal plans include meals for both types of housing contracts (Academic Year and Break Housing). Meals are served during fall and spring semesters but are not served during fall, winter or spring breaks.ÌýÌý

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AccommodationsÌý

Dietary accommodations can be made for documented medical and disability-related needs. To learn more about how we handle special dietary needs and restrictions, visit the Housing and Dining Accommodations page.Ìý

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Choosing a PlanÌý

Students will choose their meal plan in the housing application. Meal plans can be changed without penalty according to the dates below by emailing studentlifebilling@colorado.edu.Ìý

  • Fall semester: Start of term until Sept. 15, 2025
  • Spring semester: Start of term until Feb. 6, 2026Ìý

Changes can be made outside of these dates for a $50 fee.

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