Our dining plans help you get healthy, delicious, affordable food when and where you want it. Dining plans are accepted at all 24 Campus Dining Services locations. All dining plans use your student ID for payment. When you order or purchase food, your purchase is deducted from your balance.
**Zou Silver is the only dining option available during the summer semester.
| Academic Year 2023-2024 | Zou Platinum | Zou Gold | **Zou Silver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Do dining dollars roll over from fall to spring? | Yes, if you purchase a Zou Plan each semester | Yes, if you purchase a Zou Plan each semester | Yes, if you purchase a Zou Plan each semester |
| Price per academic year 2023-2024 (incl. admin fee*) | $3,850 | $3,350 | $1,870 |
| Price per semester 2023-2024 (incl. admin fee*) | $1,925 | $1,675 | $935 |
| Dining dollars per academic year (after admin fee*). Special discounts apply. See FAQ for more info. | $2,260 | $1,760 | $950 |
| Can I add dining dollars? | Yes, unlimited | Yes, unlimited | Yes, up to $100 per semester |
| *Dining Plans have two components: dining dollars and an administrative fee. Dining dollars go toward meal purchases. The location of the purchase determines the discount. The administrative fee covers building maintenance, salaries, utilities and other overhead costs and is non-refundable. | |||
Review the plans above and consider what fits your lifestyle. Where do you live? What locations are near your classes? Which dining locations do you like best? If you change your mind, you can switch plans through the fifth week of classes.
Dining Plans for Off-Campus Students
You don’t need to live in university housing to enjoy the benefits of a CDS dining plan.
Purchase a dining plan for off-campus students
Supplement Your Plan
You can add Dining dollars to supplement your dining plan.