Meal Plans 101 - Lander University

New Meal Plan Structure Announced

Bearcat Hospitality offers a meal plan for every Bearcat at Lander University. From All Access to Block Plans, we’ve got you covered. Meal plans provide convenience and value allowing students to spend more time studying and participating in all that college has to offer

Lander Dining Meal Plans ’25 – ’26 Academic Year

PLAN	DINING DOLLARS	MEAL EXCHANGE	GUEST MEALS	STUDENT PRICE	Plan Eligibility
All Access + 100 DB	$100	20	10	$2,820	Residents/Commuters
165 Block + 450 DB	$450	20	10	$2,820	Residents/Commuters
100 Block Plan	$350	5	10	$1,830	Commuters/Bearcat Village McGhee Court Residents
50 Block Plan	$275			$1,100	Commuters/Bearcat Village McGhee Court Residents
Bearcat 350	$350			$350	Commuters
Bearcat 150	$150			$150	All Commuters

Students residing in university residence halls have the option to select from
the All Access or 165 Block Plan.
Students residing in Bearcat Village or McGhee Court can select from all
options listed, excluding the Bearcat 350 & the Bearcat 150.
All commuter students WILL receive the Bearcat 150 plan with the opportunity
to upgrade to any plan listed above. Commuters can upgrade their meal plan
anytime via Student Accounts in LC 111, 864.388.8303. Commuter meal plans
are purchased per semester, expiring at the end of each semester.

Meal Swipes

Meal swipes provide students access into Grier Dining Hall, our all-you-care-to-eat
venue on campus. The All Access plan comes with unlimited meal swipes and the
Block Plans come with a set amount of meal swipes per semester. For example, the
Block 50 Plan comes with 50 meal swipes for the semester.

Bearcat Bucks

Bearcat Bucks can be used at all dining locations on campus. Students can add
Bearcat Bucks to their account by calling 364.388.8416 or visiting our office
manager in office S239 in the Cultural Center.

Meal Exchange

As part of selected plans with meal swipes, students are given the ability to use a
set number of their meal swipes at retail dining operations (all except Starbucks).
There will be identified meal exchange deals at each location that can be selected
and used as a meal swipe. This meal exchange menu accessible with swipes will be
easily identified so students know what is included for a meal swipe at the location.
Should they want something additional that is not included on the meal exchange
menu, Bearcat Bucks can be used.

Guest Meals

Guest meals can be redeemed in the Grier Dining Hall for friends and family
visiting. The All Access Plan, 165 Block, and 100 Block Plans include 10 Guest
Swipes.

All meal plans are purchased on a per semester basis, expiring at the end of each
semester. Unused block meals and Bearcat Bucks DO NOT roll over. Voluntary
Bearcat Bucks (Funds added to meal plan) roll over from Fall semester to Spring
semester only.

Your student ID card identifies you as a holder of a meal contract and must be
validated by the Business office. Your student ID card must be presented to the
cashier at each meal — a procedure necessary to prevent unauthorized persons
from using services for which you have paid. Student ID cards are nontransferable
and are not to be given to another student for any purpose. The student ID card
and meal plan may only be used by the owner. Resident students must present
their ID card prior to entering the dining hall. Any student transferring his/her
Lander ID card to another person is subject to disciplinary action.

Please reach out to dining@lander.edu with any questions

All meal plans are purchased on a per semester basis, expiring at the end of each semester. Unused block meals and DB DO NOT roll over. Voluntary DB (DB funds added to meal plan) roll over from Fall semester to Spring semester only.

Your student ID card identifies you as a holder of a meal contract and must be validated by the Business office. Your student ID card must be presented to the cashier at each meal — a procedure necessary to prevent unauthorized persons from using services for which you have paid. Student ID cards are nontransferable and are not to be given to another student for any purpose. The student ID card and meal plan may only be used by the owner. Resident students must present their ID card prior to entering the dining hall. Any student transferring his/her Lander ID card to another person is subject to disciplinary.

Please reach out to dining@lander.edu with any questions.