What is a Meal Plan?

A Meal Plan unlocks delicious meals, coffee, snacks, and more, at 8 locations across campus. Your Meal Plan includes Meal Swipes and Declining Balance, conveniently loaded onto your ID Name. No need to carry additional cards or cash!

Swipes

Meal Swipes

Meal swipes can be used at the Marketplace at Doan and are available in either a weekly allotment or a semester block. 

Swipes in a block plan roll over from week to week and from fall to winter semester. Swipes in a combination plan (weekly swipes) need to be used each week; weekly swipes reload on Sunday. 

Dollars

Declining Balance

Declining Balance functions like a dining debit card and can be used at any on-campus retail locations, including Starbucks, Subway, Papa John’s, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Panda Express, Cardinal Cafe, and our three convenience stores.  Declining Balance can also be used at the Marketplace at Doan. Visit our locations page for location information, including dining hall menus and hours of operation.

Declining Balance can be used throughout the semester. Declining Balance dollars roll over week to week and from fall to winter semester. 

Online Declining Balance purchases will process and post the following business day. Friday purchases will post Monday. Please call our office for any questions - 989-964-4252.


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 wifi, TVs, music and lounge-style seating—perfect for studying or hanging out with friends. 

Managing Your Plan

There are three ways you can check your Meal Swipes and Declining Balance :

  • On the SVSU website
  • On your receipt after a purchase at any dining location
  • Visit the Dining Services Office in Curtiss 122 from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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