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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.

Your Meal Plan Access

  • Meal Swipes

    Meal Swipes give you access to all-you-care-to-eat dining halls, offering variety of delicious and fresh options for every meal.

  • Dining Dollars

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

  • 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.

What is a Meal Plan?

A Meal Plan unlocks delicious meals, coffee, snacks, and more, at over 10 dining locations across UNLV campus. Your Meal Plan includes Meal Swipes and Dining Dollars, conveniently loaded onto your RebelCard. No need to carry additional cards or cash!

What are Dining Dollars?

Dining Dollars are like a gift card for food on campus. They are attached to your RebelCard and may be used at any UNLV Eats location. Visit our locations page for location information, including dining hall menus and hours of operation. Dining Dollars will roll over from fall semester to spring semester, and expire at the end of the school year.

What is a Meal Exchange?

Meal Exchanges provide you with the flexibility to purchase specific products that make up a meal at both the SU Provisions on Demand (POD) and DC Provisions on Demand (POD).  The maximum number of Meal Exchanges that can be used per week is limited to the total number of Meal Swipes your plan offers per week.

Guest Meals

The number of guest meal swipes varies by meal plan. Use your meal swipes to treat family or friends to a meal anytime! 

Meal Plan Benefits

With your meal plan, you receive many benefits and perks, including:

  • Quality food made fresh by our culinary team, with a variety of menu options personalized the way you like
  • Healthy choices available all across campus
  • Special events with themed meals and exclusive offers for meal plan members
  • Casual atmosphere with Wi-Fi, TVs, music and lounge-style seating—perfect for studying or hanging out with friends.
  • Dedicated True Balance Allergen Friendly station at Hazel M Wilson Dining Commons
  • To-go meals: simply request a to-go box when you swipe in at the Dining Commons

Managing Your Plan

There are two ways you can check your Meal Swipes and Dining Dollars balance:

  • On your receipt after a purchase at any dining location
  • By calling UNLV Dining at 702-895-5689 or by visiting the UNLV Dining office on the first floor of Tonopah Hall, open Monday-Friday 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.

 

Dining Dollars running low? No problem! Add more Dining Dollars.

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.

 

September 15

For Residential Meal Plan, the last day to change your meal plan

 

February 7

For Residential Meal Plan, the last day to change your 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.