Wednesday, January 4, 2023 Meal plans offer all students flexibility in on-campus dining
Meal plans offered by Dining Services offer all students flexibility when dining on campus. Regardless of dining preferences or class schedules, there is something for everyone.
As UNL student Kaitlyn Lee explains, “I love having an off-campus meal plan because I don’t have to go to the grocery store all the time. And it’s convenient for me going to and from East [Campus] for classes! Also, I never have to worry about cooking.”
Close by options
With three dining centers on City Campus and one on East Campus, you are never more than a few minutes away from a delicious, all-you-care-to-eat meal. You can use multiple swipes during a visit to bring a friend or treat your roommates to a delicious meal. In addition, the Selleck Food Court and Nebraska Union, each offer multiple eateries located near the heart of City Campus.
You can also try a made-to-order sandwich from Husker Heroes or grab snacks and other goodies from one of six Herbie’s Markets, five on City Campus and one in the Nebraska East Union. Finally, you can try a cozy cup of coffee at our campus’ very own Tazza Coffee shops.
Convenient and timely
All meal plans come with a varying combination of meal swipes and Dining Dollars to make your dining experience as simple as possible. You use meal swipes in the dining centers, or as meal exchanges in the Herbie’s Markets, Husker Heroes, or Selleck Food Court. Dining Dollars can be used in all dining locations as well as at food vendors located in the Nebraska Unions.
Your next meal is always just a few clicks away with the Transact Mobile Ordering app, which works seamlessly with a meal plan. Now you can order a meal and have it ready by the time class gets out.
I love having an off-campus meal plan because I don’t have to go to the grocery store all the time. And it’s convenient for me going to and from East [Campus] for classes! Also, I never have to worry about cooking.
Variety of meals
With homemade pizza, freshly grilled burgers, and top-of-the-line ethnic cuisine just steps away, there truly is something for everyone. Looking for allergen- and/or gluten-aware dining? You can try the 8+ allergen-free serving line in the Harper Dining Center, or Moxie’s Gluten-free Café found in the Selleck Food Court. When spending nights on campus studying or hanging out with friends, late-night options at the Harper Dining Center include Varsity Pizza and Champion’s Chicken, and Husker Heroes at Abel is open until 11 p.m. (CST).
Build your menu
To help keep you informed to make smart, healthful dining decisions, Dining Services uses NetNutrition®. Through the online portal, you can filter out items made with certain allergens; see items that fall under certain meal preference criteria such as vegetarian, vegan, or halal; build a plate and view the nutritional information for each item or the entire meal; see what’s on the menu at each dining center throughout the day and week.
You can view meal plan options to help you find a plan that best fits your needs and lifestyle. The Silver 150/1000 and Bronze 100/550 meal plans are great options for off-campus students. College can be challenging but finding the next meal doesn’t have to be.