Choosing the right dining plan is an important part of your campus experience. Here's a breakdown of the options available for the 2025-2026 academic year:
Meal Plan Options:
Hastings Dining offers four meal plan options designed to fit your needs:
All Access: This plan provides 19 meals per week and is required for all first-year students, sophomores, and anyone living in a residence hall.
80 Meals: This plan provides 80 meals per semester.
120 Meals: This plan provides 120 meals per semester.
160 Meals: This plan provides 160 meals per semester.
Eligibility:
All Access: All first-year students, sophomores, and students residing in residence halls will be automatically assigned the All Access meal plan.
80, 120, and 160 Meals: Juniors and seniors who are not living in residence halls are eligible to select any of these three meal plans as well as All Access.
Important Notes:
No More Bronco Bucks: Bronco Bucks are no longer associated with any meal plan.
Cafe Swipes: Each meal credit can be used as a swipe for a value of up to $9.00 at the cafe per meal period. This gives you flexibility in how you use your meal credits.
Here are some examples of what you can purchase using a meal-swipe for
Breakfast:
Breakfast Sandwich (Sausage, Egg & Cheese muffin, etc.) and Iced Latte OR
Breakfast Pizza and a cold beverage (Chocolate Milk, juice, or Gatorade) OR
Bagel or Pastry, fresh fruit, and a beverage
Lunch:
Pizza and cold beverage (Soda or Gatorade)
Sandwich (Turkey Swiss Ciabatta), cookie or chip and cold beverage
Meal Plan Selection: Juniors and seniors not living in residence halls can select their preferred meal plan after they have chosen their housing placement.
Choosing Your Plan:
For students living in a residence hall, you will be automatically assigned the 19-Meal All-Access Plan. If you have any questions or need assistance in choosing the right plan for you, please don't hesitate to contact dining@hastings.edu or housing@hastings.edu. We're here to help!