Meal plans give you the peace of mind to know that not only are you being fed well but that you also have access to nutritious and delicious meals throughout your time at the University of Florida. Meal plans offer freedom, flexibility, and savings when dining on campus. Meal swipes give you the freedom to gain access to the all-you-care-to-eat meals in the dining halls at a discounted rate compared to the door rate, with the added convenience of using one swipe per day for a combo meal at select retail locations. Flex are 1-to-1 funds that are conveniently loaded onto your GATORONE card and offer tax savings when purchasing food and beverages.

Please see our Notable Dates page

Please see our Notable Dates page

Please see our Notable Dates page

No matter which plan is purchased, any unused meals will NOT roll over to the next semester.
•Summer B –Flex does NOT roll over at the end of the Summer. Both Flex and your meal plan expire at the end of the Summer semester.
•Fall Commuter Meal Plans – your Flex will expire at the end of the semester UNLESS you purchase a Spring meal plan.
•Fall Residential Meal Plans – Your Flex will NOT expire at the end of the Fall semester.  Unused Flex will carry over to the Spring semester and will be added to your Spring Flex balance.

All unused Flex will expire at the end of the Spring semester.

Charges for the Spring semester will post mid-December with a due date of February 1, 2023.

Weekly 10 meal plans reset every Friday morning.

Unlimited meal plan holders may swipe every 45 minutes.

• Both Flex and Declining Balance are funds on your GATORONE  that work just like a debit account for food. They are accepted at all food locations on campus.
• If you purchase a meal plan with Flex for the Fall or Spring semesters, you can reload your Flex account while meal plans are active by using a credit card through the GATORONE Card Management Portal. There is a minimum deposit of $15 and max of $500. Note that you are not charged tax for food and beverage purchases when paying with Flex.
• For Residential Meal Plans, any remaining Flex from the Fall semester will roll over to the Spring semester and then expire at the end of the academic year.  For Commuter Meal Plans, Flex expires at the end of the Fall semester unless you purchase another meal plan in the Spring, in which case it would roll over to Spring.
• Declining Balance funds can be added at any time with a minimum deposit of $15 and max of $2,500. These funds never expire and will continue to roll over until you graduate, withdraw, or transfer from UF, at which point you can request a refund.
• Gator Bucks is a combination of your Bookstore Debit and/or Vending accounts. These funds can now be used at any of our Bookstore locations or at snack/beverage vending machines. The funds never expire and refund requests are permitted upon separation from the University. You may not use your Gator Bucks accounts for purchasing foods at the residential dining halls, convenience stores or retail locations.

The talented team of culinarians holds your safety and satisfaction as their top priority and will prepare a wide variety of special dietary offerings to serve you.  Contact Sydney Watkins at Syd.Watkins@compass-usa.com to discuss specific dietary needs.

If you are going to live off-campus, we know you are looking for a meal plan that is flexible with your schedule and saves you money! There are a variety of meal plans offerings specifically designed for commuters – and you can conveniently load them onto your GATORONE!

If you are signed up for a standard class schedule, we recommend the Block 80 with $200 Flex. This plan allows you to have an average of 5 meals a week, as well as $200 in Flex to use throughout the semester on coffee, snacks, and additional meals! If you will only be on campus a couple of days per week, the Block 50 with $200 Flex or Block 65 might be a better fit. If you are registered for several online courses and will only be on campus a handful of times, consider signing up for the Block 30.  Remember, if you purchase a meal plan that includes Flex, you can add additional Flex during the fall or spring semester at any time through our GATORONE Card Management Portal.

If you are going to live on campus, we recommend an unlimited plan. These plans give you the freedom to come and go throughout the day, without the worry of keeping track of your swipes. Students love these plans because it is similar to being back in the comfort of their home with the flexibility to come hang out and graze throughout the day, just like snacking from the pantry! In addition, each plan comes with various levels of Flex, so you can select the plan that works best with your schedule each year. Remember, if you purchase a meal plan that includes Flex, you can add additional Flex during the fall or spring semester at any time through our GATORONE Card Management Portal.

Infinity Hall is considered an on-campus housing residence. Only students living off-campus may purchase a commuter meal plan.

Yes, you can! Students living off-campus can purchase either a commuter meal plan or a residential meal plan. The residential plan is still a two-semester commitment, while the commuter plan is a one-semester commitment. .

Only students living off-campus may purchase a commuter meal plan. Residential students may only purchase residential meal plans, which are a two-semester commitment.

If you are living off campus and are not sure what the semester may look like or just prefer to simply buy meals as you go, the Flex 770 is the plan for you. If you are living on-campus, the 7 Day Unlimited Blue provides the best value and flexibility. Remember, if you purchase a meal plan that includes Flex, you can add additional Flex during the fall or spring semester at any time through our GATORONE Card Management Portal.

• Additional Flex may be added through the GATORONE Card Management Portal during the open window, generally mid-October to the end of November, and then again from January to mid-April.
• Family members may also use the portal to add money to a student’s account by clicking, “Make a Guest Deposit.”  

Flex can be spent at any dining location on campus. This includes all-you-care-to-eat dining facilities (you’ll pay the door rate), Markets, and campus retail locations.

Unused Flex will carry over from Fall to Spring if you purchase a Spring meal plan.  Carry-over Flex will be added to your meal plan balance at the end of the Spring meal plan grace period (see Notable Dates).

If you do not purchase a Spring plan, the remaining Flex will expire and be forfeited at close of business on December 16, 2022. 

If you had a residential meal plan in the fall, you will be enrolled in the same residential plan for the spring semester.  No action is needed if you want to keep the same plan. If you want to change to a different residential plan, you may do so through the Meal Plan Change Portal by the grace period deadline (see Notable Dates).  Since residential meal plans are a 2-semester commitment, you cannot cancel the spring plan.

If you had a commuter meal plan in the fall and want to continue with a meal plan in the spring, you must choose a spring plan through the Meal Plan Change Portal by the grace period deadline (see Notable Dates).  The commuter plan does not automatically re-activate for spring. 

If you chose a Greek meal plan in the fall, you will be enrolled in the same Greek plan for the spring semester.  No action is needed if you want to keep the same plan.
If you would like to change to a different Greek plan or upgrade to a residential meal plan, please contact dining@bsd.ufl.edu and include your new plan selection and UFID.
For a list of meal plan options, click here.

Yes, students may select a Greek plan in the Spring by the Jan 13 drop/add deadline.  If no action is taken, a residential meal plan holder will be automatically enrolled in the same plan from Fall 2022.

In addition to using your meal swipes at an all-you-care-to-eat dining hall, a meal swipe can be exchanged for a combo meal at various retail locations (specific menu items are reserved for these menu swipes). Meal swipe exchanges are available when you purchase an Unlimited plan, Block plan or Weekly plan, limit 1 per day. Visit locations and menu here.

Meal swipes can be used at any all-you-care-to-eat dining halls and select retail locations.

Students may use a meal swipe once every 45-minutes.

Please login to the Meal Plan Portal. If you are visiting the portal on your phone, please click on the section titled, Board Plans. At the top of the screen, please sort accordingly:
If you have a weekly plan: please view by, Week.
If you have a Block or a Greek plan, please view by, This Semester.

• Both Flex and Declining Balance are funds on your GATORONE that work just like a debit account for food. They are accepted at all food locations on campus.
• If you purchase a meal plan with Flex for the Fall or Spring semesters, you can reload your Flex account while meal plans are active by using a credit card through the GATORONE Card Management Portal. There is a minimum deposit of $15 and max of $500. Note that you are not charged tax for food and beverage purchases when paying with Flex.
• For Residential Meal Plans, any remaining Flex from the Fall semester will roll over to the Spring semester and then expire at the end of the academic year.  For Commuter Meal Plans, Flex expires at the end of the Fall semester unless you purchase another meal plan in the Spring, in which case it would roll over to Spring.
• Declining Balance funds can be added at any time with a minimum deposit of $15 and max of $2,500. These funds never expire and will continue to roll over until you graduate, withdraw, or transfer from UF, at which point you can request a refund.

Declining balance is now available for purchase by charging to the student account/financial aid.

Add Declining Balance: Use Credit/Debit Card

Add Declining Balance: Use Student Account/Financial Aid

Anyone is welcome to eat at an all-you-care-to-eat residential dining hall. Breakfast will cost $7.95 plus tax, while lunch & dinner will cost $9.95 plus tax.

Guests are welcome to eat at the all-you-care-to-eat residential dining hall Breakfast will cost $7.95 plus tax, while lunch & dinner will cost $9.95 plus tax. Guests are also welcome to eat at any retail or Market location. The Flex portion of a meal plan or a Declining Balance Account can be used to treat a guest to a dining facility; however, a meal from the Meal Plan can only be used by the individual with the Meal Plan.

• Yes! Visit The Eatery at Broward or The Food Hall at Gator Corner to purchase your Ozzi box.
• Fill your container with your favorite foods from different stations and enjoy your meal!*
  *Please note that the Ozzi box is designed for take out use only and not in conjunction with a dine-in meal.  If you wish to have unlimited portions, please dine-in.
• Keep your Ozzi box or return it to the cashier at the dining hall entrance for a token.
• Containers will be washed and dried by staff for reuse. If keeping your Ozzi box, it must be washed before reuse.*
  *For safety purposes, employees are unable to accept dirty containers or containers not distributed by cashiers.
• Bring your token or Ozzi box to the dining hall cashier for your next to-go meal.
• Repeat!

Certain financial aid programs will cover the cost of your meal plan (you may choose any meal plan). Declining Balance funds may be purchased using Financial Aid through this link.

Declining Balance funds may be purchased using Financial Aid through this link.

Please contact Khara.Potter@compass-usa.com.