Student Meal Plans

Gallaudet University offers a choice of four meal plans to all students.

Academic Year Fall 2021 through Spring 2022
Block Plans	Dining Dollars	Rate Per Semester	Approximate Meals Per Week
250 Meal Plan	$50	$3,480	15 Meals
220 Meal Plan	$50	$3,345	13 Meals
190 Meal Plan	$150	$3,345	12 Meals
150 Meal Plan	$150	$3,230	10 Meals

Meal Plan Eligibility		Block Plan	Dining Dollars
Residential Student	Lives on-campus	Yes – Required	Optional
Commuter Student	Lives off-campus	Yes – Optional	Optional

Blocks vs. Dining Dollars	Value	Expiration	Refundable
Block Meals	1 block = 1 meal	End of each semester	Prorated based on an approved withdrawal from the University or Leave of Absence (LOA)
Dining Dollars	1 Dining Dollar = $1.00 USD	Never expires	No

Campus Eateries	Dining Style	Meal Blocks	Dining Dollars	Cash or Credit Card
Plaza Dining Hall	All you care to eat	Yes	Yes	Yes
The Bistro at KCH	All you care to eat	No	Yes	Yes
Java Corner	A la carte	No	Yes	Yes
Marketplace Cafe	A la carte	*Meal Exchange	Yes	Yes
Rathskellar Pub	A la carte	*Meal Exchange	Yes	Yes
* A Meal Exchange option will vary by location but will guarantee a full on-the-go meal with an entree, side and beverage, costing one block.

Important Meal Plan Info		Fall Semester	Spring Semester
Start Dates	First date of the semester	August 27, 2022 – Brunch	January 14, 2023 – Brunch
End Dates	Resident hall closing day	December 18, 2023 – Brunch	May 7, 2023 – Brunch
Does Not Cover	All students are responsible for their meals during these periods.	Winter Break	Spring Break and Commencement Week
**Downgrading meal plans		September 2, 2021	January 20, 2022
**Upgrading meal plans		Anytime	Anytime

For Assistance If you are uncertain which meal plan to choose, you can always contact Sherri Necessary, she will work with you to select the best meal plan based on your eating habits. **Meal plan upgrades or downgrades should be communicated via email to Sherri Necessary.

FAQ

• Which meal plan is the most popular?
  • 190 Meal plan is the most popular plan
• What is a block meal?
  • 1 block = 1 meal
• Can I change my meal plan once the semester has begun?
  • You have until the same day of class drop/add to downgrade your meal plan
• How do I know which meal plan to choose?
  • Start with a low block meal plan
  • Block meal plans can be upgraded anytime throughout the semester
• What if I run out of dining dollars?
  • You can add dining dollars at any time from your Bison account
  • Dining dollars will be added to your ID within 24 hours
• How can I check my dining dollar or block meal balances?
  • Your balances are at the bottom of your receipt
• Can I treat a friend/guest?
  • Yes, but you and your ID must be present at the time of purchase
• What if I lose my ID?
  • Send an email to Contact as soon as possible
  • Go to DPS for a new ID as soon as possible
• What if I’m diabetic and need to eat after the cafeteria is closed?
  • Send an email to Contact to let us know
  • Provide medical documentation for approved kitchen access
• What is a Meal Exchange?
  • Offered at the Rathskeller and MarketPlace only
  • With a meal exchange, block meal plan members can use one of their “meal swipes” at the Rathskeller or MarketPlace to add even more variety to the many dining options available to students.
  • Meal Exchange options vary by location but will guarantee a full on-the-go meal with an entree, side and beverage.
• What if I take a leave of absence or withdraw from Gallaudet?
  • Your meal plan will be prorated based on the day we receive formal notification from the Registrar’s Office of your leave of absence or withdrawal AND Residence LIfe confirms you have moved out of the dorm.