Meal Plans
We offer meal plans for students on and off campus. All options also include Knight Bucks to use at Peet's Coffee Shop and Johnny's Cafe. Explore our options to find a plan that fits your needs.
All student and faculty/staff meal plans and Knight Bucks expire at the end of the semester.
Deadline to choose or change your meal plan: Friday, September 13.
2024-2025 Meal Plans
Core 19 Plan
- Available to all students.
- This plan provides you with 19 meals per week that reset weekly with no daily limits. By doing this, students have the ability to eat when they want during the week.
- Includes 150 Knight Bucks per semester that can be used at any of the retail operations and to bring guests to dine in the dining halls.
- Students may use this meal plan to swipe in guests.
Gold Plan
- Available for all students.
- 205 Block meals per semester (12 average per week).
- Includes 120 Knight Bucks per semester.
- Block meals can be used for guest and friends as well.
Maroon Plan
- Available for Sophomores, Junior, Seniors and qualified transfers students.
- 150 Block meals per semester (9 meals average per week).
- Includes 80 Knight Bucks per semester
- Block meals can be used for guest and friends as well.
Knight Plan
- Available for all Sophomores, Junior, Seniors and qualified transfers students.
- 100 Block meals per semester (6 average per week)
- Includes 60 Knight Bucks per semester that can be used at any of the retail operations and to bring guests to dine in the dining halls.
Knollcrest Plan
- Available for Knollcrest East & Off-Campus students.
- 50 meals per semester (3 average per week)
- Includes 30 Knight Bucks per semester that can be used at any of the retail operations and to bring guests to dine in the dining halls.
Joust Plan
- Available for Knollcrest East & Off-Campus students.
- 30 meals per semester (average 1 per week)
- Includes 20 Knight Bucks per semester that can be used at any of the retail operations and to bring guests to dine in the dining halls.
Quick Comparison
| Plan | Meals per semester | Knight Bucks | Cost per semester | First-year students | Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors | KE, off-campus students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core 19 | ||||||
| Gold | ||||||
| Maroon | ||||||
| Knight | ||||||
| Knollcrest | ||||||
| Joust |
More Ways to Pay
Our meal plans include Knight Bucks which you can use at Peet's Coffee Shop and Johnny's Cafe. All meal plans and Knight Bucks expire at the end of the semester.
You can add additional Knight Bucks to any Dining Plan. If you added Knight Bucks at time of purchasing your meal plan, you will receive Bonus Knight Bucks:
- Purchase 100 Knight Bucks and receive an additional 30 Bonus Knight Bucks free.
- Purchase 75 Knight Bucks and receive an additional 20 Bonus Knight Bucks free.
- Purchase 50 Knight Bucks and receive an additional 10 Bonus Knight Bucks free.
Please Note: Knight bucks added after the purchase do not qualify.
Dining dollars is a debit card system accessed through your ID card which can be used at all dining locations. You can upload amounts through our Eatable app by connecting your debit/credit card.
Order and pay for your food in advance with your phone, from anywhere, and simply drop by to grab it when we tell you it's ready!
Change Forms and Other Resources
You are required to keep your ID card with you at all times. If you have lost or misplaced your ID, please visit the Student Life Office They will re-issue you a new ID card for a fee of $25.
We recognize how important having the right plan is to our student community, that's why we allow students to change their meal plans during the first two weeks of every semester!
Calvin Dining recognizes that there are times when students are unwell and that it may be unwise for them to come to a dining hall for meals. In those cases, we ask that students complete the Sick Meal Request form, to give permission for a friend to pick up your meal on your behalf.
Running low on your block plan before the end of the semester? To purchase additional meals or you don't see the meal plan you wish to purchase, please contact us at calvindining@creativedining.com or call our main office at 616-526-6384.
Calvin Dining is committed to building and strengthening relationships within our campus community and food has a way of bringing everyone together. We know your schedule is busy, our Faculty Meal plan is designed to make your day easier when dining on campus!