Carthage is proud to offer several meal plan options that match the diversity and lifestyle of our residential student community. First-year students are required to select either the Standard or the Premium Plans, so they can experience all of what Campus Dining has to offer without the risk of running out of meal swipes.

Sophomore, junior, and senior residential students are eligible to select from a wider variety of plans to match their lifestyle and dining needs.

Commuter students are eligible to purchase meal block plans at any time during the semester and can purchase meal blocks as needed throughout the academic year.

Residential graduate students do not have meal plans included in their housing fees. If you are interested in enrolling in a residential meal plan, please contact the Campus Dining team at dining@carthage.edu to learn more about the available options.

All residential students are required to purchase a meal plan.

Students select their meal plans during fall registration for the entire academic year. Students can switch their meal plans during the second week of the fall semester. Meal plan switches are not allowed outside of the designated time frame. Students wanting to switch plans should keep their eye on The Bridge (the campus e-newsletter) for directions on switching their meal plans during the designated week in the fall semester.

The GET app is a mobile and desktop application where students can log in to see their meal swipe and Birdie Bucks balances in real-time. If students spend the entirety of the Birdie Bucks issued with their meal plans, they can use the Get APP to purchase additional Birdie Bucks.

Carthage recognizes that we need to meet the needs of students with food allergies. Utilizing specific recipes entirely free of the top eight allergens and gluten, Inspired Eats is a concept in the Caf for students with special dietary needs. Additionally, the Caf offers gluten-free and vegetarian options upon request. Campbell Student Union restaurants also offer select allergen-free options as part of their regular menu.

The dining halls have extensive hours to accommadate students, with breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night options available.