Meal Plans

A meal plan is mandatory for all students living on campus at Bowie State University, except for Capital Technology University (CTU) residences and The Nine, where it is not required. However, CTU and The Nine residents have the option to add a commuter or gold meal plan to their account. The last day to make changes to your meal plan is the add/drop date for 16-week courses.

Use It or Lose It Policy

All meal plans operate under a strict "use it or lose it" policy, meaning any unused flex dollars at the end of the semester will not carry over to the following semester.

The commuter meal plans operate under a strict "use it or lose it" policy, meaning any unused meal swipes or flex dollars at the end of the semester will not carry over to the following semester. It is essential for students to utilize their meal swipes and flex dollars throughout the semester to maximize the benefits of the plan.

Resident
CMRC
Commuter
Summer
Staff & Faculty

The Gold meal plans with flex aims to accommodate the diverse dining preferences of both commuting and resident students, ensuring a well-rounded dining experience throughout the week.

View pricing for resident meal plans

Description

The Gold 10 Meal W/$300 Flex meal plan is tailored to provide a balanced and flexible dining option for both commuting and resident students at Bowie State University. This plan offers 10 meal swipes per week, Monday through Friday, along with $300 in flex dollars for additional dining expenditures.

Key Features
1. 10 Weekly Meal Swipes: Students enrolled in the Gold 10 Meal W/$300 Flex plan will have access to 10 meal swipes per week, available from Monday to Friday. These swipes can be utilized at designated dining locations on campus to enjoy a range of meal options.
2. $300 Flex Dollars: Alongside the weekly meal swipes, students will receive $300 in flex dollars that can be used for additional dining expenses. These flex dollars can be used at various campus retail facilities to purchase snacks, beverages, or meals beyond the 10 weekly swipes.
3. Availability to Commuters and Residents: This meal plan is available to both commuting and resident students, providing a flexible dining option that meets the needs of students living on and off-campus.
Description

The Gold 14 Meal W/$250 Flex meal plan is tailored to provide a balanced and flexible dining option for both commuting and resident students at Bowie State University. This plan offers 14 meal swipes per week, Monday through Sunday, along with $250 in flex dollars for additional dining expenditures.

Key Features
1. 14 Weekly Meal Swipes: Students enrolled in the Gold 14 Meal W/$250 Flex plan will have access to 14 meal swipes per week, available from Monday to Sunday. These swipes can be utilized at designated dining locations on campus to enjoy a range of meal options.
2. $250 Flex Dollars: Alongside the weekly meal swipes, students will receive $250 in flex dollars that can be used for additional dining expenses. These flex dollars can be used at various campus retail facilities to purchase snacks, beverages, or meals beyond the 14 weekly swipes.
3. Availability to Commuters and Residents: This meal plan is available to both commuting and resident students, providing a flexible dining option that meets the needs of students living on and off-campus.
Description

The Gold 19 Meal W/$225 Flex meal plan is tailored to provide a balanced and flexible dining option for both commuting and resident students at Bowie State University. This plan offers 19 meal swipes per week, Monday through Sunday, along with $225 in flex dollars for additional dining expenditures.

Key Features
1. 19 Weekly Meal Swipes: Students enrolled in the Gold 19 Meal W/$225 Flex plan will have access to 19 meal swipes per week, available from Monday to Sunday. These swipes can be utilized at designated dining locations on campus to enjoy a range of meal options.
2. $225 Flex Dollars: Alongside the weekly meal swipes, students will receive $225 in flex dollars that can be used for additional dining expenses. These flex dollars can be used at various campus retail facilities to purchase snacks, beverages, or meals beyond the 19 weekly swipes.
3. Availability to Commuters and Residents: This meal plan is available to both commuting and resident students, providing a flexible dining option that meets the needs of students living on and off-campus.

The CMRC meal plans aims to provide the residents of CMRC with a balanced dining option that accommodates their weekly dining requirements.

View pricing for CMRC resident meal plans

Description

The CMRC 5 meal plan is an exclusive dining option available to residents of CMRC at Bowie State University. This plan offers 5 meal swipes per week, which can be used any day of the week at designated campus dining locations.

Key Features
1. 5 Weekly Meal Swipes: Residents enrolled in the CMRC 5 meal plan will have access to 5 meal swipes per week, providing a convenient and practical dining solution for their weekly meal needs. There is no flex component associated with this meal plan, emphasizing its focus on providing a specific number of meal swipes per week without additional flexibility in dining spending.
2. Availability for All Days: The meal swipes under this plan can be utilized any day of the week, offering flexibility and convenience for residents to enjoy meals according to their schedules and preferences.
3. Exclusivity for CMRC Residents: The CMRC 5 meal plan is exclusively available to residents of the Campus Metropolitan Residential Community, ensuring that they have access to a designated dining plan that caters specifically to their residential dining needs.
Description

The CMRC 5 with $100 Flex meal plan is exclusively designed for the residents of the Campus Metropolitan Residential Community at Bowie State University. This plan offers 5 meal swipes per week, available any day of the week, along with $100 in flex dollars to be used for additional dining expenses.

Key Features
1. **5 Weekly Meal Swipes:** Residents enrolled in the CMRC 5 with $100 Flex meal plan will have access to 5 meal swipes per week, allowing them to enjoy a variety of meals at designated dining locations on campus.
2. $100 Flex Dollars: In addition to the weekly meal swipes, residents will receive $100 in flex dollars that can be used for supplementary dining expenses, including snacks, beverages, or additional meals beyond the 5 weekly swipes.
3. Availability for All Days: The meal swipes and flex dollars under this plan can be used any day of the week, providing flexibility and convenience for residents to manage their dining preferences based on their schedules and dietary needs.
Description

The CMRC 7 meal plan is an exclusive dining option available to residents of CMRC at Bowie State University. This plan offers 7 meal swipes per week, which can be used any day of the week at designated campus dining locations.

Key Features
1. 7 Weekly Meal Swipes: Residents enrolled in the CMRC 5 meal plan will have access to 7 meal swipes per week, providing a convenient and practical dining solution for their weekly meal needs. There is no flex component associated with this meal plan, emphasizing its focus on providing a specific number of meal swipes per week without additional flexibility in dining spending.
2. Availability for All Days: The meal swipes under this plan can be utilized any day of the week, offering flexibility and convenience for residents to enjoy meals according to their schedules and preferences.
3. Exclusivity for CMRC Residents:The CMRC 7 meal plan is exclusively available to residents of the Campus Metropolitan Residential Community, ensuring that they have access to a designated dining plan that caters specifically to their residential dining needs.
Description

The CMRC 7 with $150 Flex meal plan is exclusively designed for the residents of CMRC at Bowie State University. This plan offers 7 meal swipes per week, available any day of the week, along with $150 in flex dollars to be used for additional dining expenses.

Key Features
1. 7 Weekly Meal Swipes: Residents enrolled in the CMRC 7 with $150 Flex meal plan will have access to 7 meal swipes per week, allowing them to enjoy a variety of meals at designated dining locations on campus.
2. $150 Flex Dollars: In addition to the weekly meal swipes, residents will receive $150 in flex dollars that can be used for supplementary dining expenses, including snacks, beverages, or additional meals beyond the 7 weekly swipes.
3. Availability for All Days: The meal swipes and flex dollars under this plan can be used any day of the week, providing flexibility and convenience for residents to manage their dining preferences based on their schedules and dietary needs.

Commuter meal plans are designed to cater to the specific needs of commuter students, ensuring that they have access to convenient and flexible dining options while maximizing the benefits of the plan throughout the semester.

View pricing for commuter meal plans

Description

The Commuter 25 W/$150 Flex meal plan is designed to provide flexibility and convenience for commuter students at Bowie State University. This plan offers 25 meal swipes per semester, along with $150 in flex dollars, to be used for dining at designated campus locations.

Key Features
1. 25 Meal Swipes: Each student enrolled in this meal plan will have access to 25 meal swipes per semester, providing the option to enjoy meals at designated dining facilities on campus.
2. $150 Flex Dollars: In addition to the meal swipes, students will receive $150 in flex dollars that can be used at various campus retail locations. These flex dollars can be utilized for additional food purchases or campus dining services.
3. Any Day of the Week Usage: The meal plan allows students to use their meal swipes and flex dollars any day of the week, providing convenience and accessibility for their dining needs, regardless of their schedules.
Description

The Commuter 50 W/$195 Flex meal plan is designed to provide flexibility and convenience for commuter students at Bowie State University. This plan offers 50 meal swipes per semester, along with $195 in flex dollars, to be used for dining at designated campus locations.

Key Features
1. 50 Meal Swipes: Each student enrolled in this meal plan will have access to 50 meal swipes per semester, providing the option to enjoy meals at designated dining facilities on campus.
2. $195 Flex Dollars: In addition to the meal swipes, students will receive $195 in flex dollars that can be used at various campus retail locations. These flex dollars can be utilized for additional food purchases or campus dining services.
3. Any Day of the Week Usage: The meal plan allows students to use their meal swipes and flex dollars any day of the week, providing convenience and accessibility for their dining needs, regardless of their schedules.
Description

The Commuter 100 W/$220 Flex meal plan is designed to provide flexibility and convenience for commuter students at Bowie State University. This plan offers 100 meal swipes per semester, along with $220 in flex dollars, to be used for dining at designated campus locations.

Key Features
1. 100 Meal Swipes: Each student enrolled in this meal plan will have access to 100 meal swipes per semester, providing the option to enjoy meals at designated dining facilities on campus.
2. $220 Flex Dollars: In addition to the meal swipes, students will receive $220 in flex dollars that can be used at various campus retail locations. These flex dollars can be utilized for additional food purchases or campus dining services.
3. Any Day of the Week Usage: The meal plan allows students to use their meal swipes and flex dollars any day of the week, providing convenience and accessibility for their dining needs, regardless of their schedules.

The Staff and Faculty Meal Plans are exclusively designed to cater to the dining needs of the hardworking staff and faculty members at Bowie State University, providing them with a hassle-free and convenient dining experience.

Description

The Staff and Faculty Meal Plan 10 is tailored to provide a flexible and convenient dining solution for the dedicated staff and faculty members at Bowie State University. This plan offers 10 meal swipes, which do not expire, and can be used at designated dining locations on campus.

Key Features
1. 10 Meal Swipes: Staff and faculty members enrolled in the Staff and Faculty Meal Plan 10 will have access to 10 meal swipes, providing the option to enjoy a variety of meals without any time constraints or expiration dates.
2. Non-Expiring Meal Swipes: The meal swipes under this plan do not have an expiration date, ensuring that staff and faculty members can use their meal swipes at their convenience without any time pressure or constraints.
Cost

$92.61 per semester
Description

The Staff and Faculty Meal Plan 20 is tailored to provide a flexible and convenient dining solution for the dedicated staff and faculty members at Bowie State University. This plan offers 20 meal swipes, which do not expire, and can be used at designated dining locations on campus.

Key Features
1. 20 Meal Swipes: Staff and faculty members enrolled in the Staff and Faculty Meal Plan 20 will have access to 20 meal swipes, providing the option to enjoy a variety of meals without any time constraints or expiration dates.
2. Non-Expiring Meal Swipes: The meal swipes under this plan do not have an expiration date, ensuring that staff and faculty members can use their meal swipes at their convenience without any time pressure or constraints.
Cost

$173.61 per semester
Description

The Staff and Faculty Meal Plan 50 is tailored to provide a flexible and convenient dining solution for the dedicated staff and faculty members at Bowie State University. This plan offers 50 meal swipes, which do not expire, and can be used at designated dining locations on campus.

Key Features
1. 50 Meal Swipes: Staff and faculty members enrolled in the Staff and Faculty Meal Plan 50 will have access to 50 meal swipes, providing the option to enjoy a variety of meals without any time constraints or expiration dates.
2. Non-Expiring Meal Swipes: The meal swipes under this plan do not have an expiration date, ensuring that staff and faculty members can use their meal swipes at their convenience without any time pressure or constraints.
Cost

$405.05 per semester