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Meal Plans 101

Having a meal plan means more than just convenience - it's your key to enjoying craveable meals across campus. With chef-inspired menus, local ingredients, and sustainable practices, your dining experience is as dynamic as campus life.

What is a Meal Plan?

A Meal Plan unlocks delicious meals, coffee, snacks, and more, at dining locations across campus. Your Meal Plan includes Meal Swipes to The Fresh Food Company. Bonus Bucks are included on To The Top VIP and Weekly 10 for spending at campus retail locations. Additional Seymour Bucks are available for purchase. Conveniently loaded onto your student ID. No need to carry additional cards or cash!

What is Guaranteed Dining Dollars?

Each semester, students (Hattiesburg campus, 50% or more face-to-face instruction, full-time degree-seeking undergraduate students under the age of 25) will receive $300 in Dining Dollars which can be used at any dining location on campus. The Guaranteed Dining Dollars are billed separately to the student's account, along with other University charges. The $300 Dining Dollars will be loaded on your Student ID at the beginning of each semester. Any remaining Fall Dining Dollars will roll over to the Spring. The remaining balance will reset at the end of the Spring semester. NOTE: The number of online classes can affect your “in-person status” and you will not receive Guaranteed Dining Dollars.

Your Meal Plan Access

  • Meal Swipes

    Meal Swipes give you access to all-you-care-to-eat at The Fresh Food Company, offering variety of delicious and fresh options for every meal.

  • Seymour Bucks

    Seymour Bucks are prepaid funds that can be used at any campus dining location to conveniently purchase food, snacks, and beverages. 

    Purchase Here
  • Meal Exchange

    Meal Exchange lets you trade a Meal Swipe for select menu items at participating campus retail locations, giving you more flexibility on the go. Available with To The Top VIP and Black & Gold meal plans.

Don't Miss These Dates

Mark your calendar! Each semester, important dates like the start of meal plan usage, when to make changes, and deadlines for billing and sign-ups keeps your plan running smoothly.

January 15, 2026:  Dining Services Begin

Dining Services begins and you may start using your meal plan.

January 27:  Last Day to Bill

Last day to bill your spring meal plan to your student account. Last day to change or cancel your meal plan.

February 23 - March 08:  Dining Dollars Promotion

Buy $100 and get a $15 Bonus dining dollars promotion.

April 13:  Early Meal Plan Sign Up

Early sign up begins for fall meal plans.  

May 15:  Spring Meal Plans End

Last day to use your spring meal plan

Hungry For More Info?

Find the perfect meal plan, explore flexible options, or get oriented with your campus dining experience.

  • Find Your Fit

    Use our recommendation tool to find the perfect meal plan that matches your campus needs.

    Find Your Perfect Plan
  • Meal Plan Options

    Choose from a variety of meal plans designed to provide flexibility and convenience for everyone. 

    Browse Meal Plans
  • Meal Plan Orientation

    Explore your campus dining experience with a guide to dining halls, featured locations, and more.

    Get Started

Dine With Confidence!

Manage your meal plan with ease. Learn how to check your balance and set alerts.

Meal Plan FAQs

Have questions about your Meal Plan? Our FAQs are here to help you learn everything you need to manage your plan and make the most of campus dining. From how to get started to maximizing your benefits, you’ll find the answers you need right here.