Meal Plans

No matter your dining needs, we have a meal plan option to meet them. The meal plans we currently offer are:
- 19 Meal Plan — 19 meals in a one-week period including $190 flex dollars per semester
- 16 Meal Plan — 16 meals in a one-week period including $160 flex dollars per semester
- 14 Meal Plan — 14 meals in a one-week period including $140 flex dollars per semester
- 5 Meal Plan — 5 meals per week with no flex dollars (only available to Claremont Collegiate Apartment residents, off-campus students, or those who have been approved for a reduced meal plan)
- 0 Meal Plan — No meal plan (only available to off-campus students or those who have been approved for a reduced meal plan)
For current information on meal plan pricing, visit the Tuition and Fees page.

Flex Dollars
The 19, 16, and 14 meal plans come with flex dollars (also called “board plus”), which you can spend at all 5C dining halls and most on-campus eateries. Flex dollars are perfect for swiping someone in, buying a quick snack between classes, or just getting an extra meal at a dining hall you’ve never tried before.
Special Dietary Needs
If you are on a special diet, need a higher-calorie meal, or have specific food allergies, make sure to indicate this on your housing application. Our dining hall team will work with you to meet your specific requirements.
If you have questions or need more in-depth information, contact our dining manager, Miguel Menjivar, to discuss meal accommodations.
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Meal Periods
There are 19 meal periods per week: three on weekdays (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) and two on weekends (brunch and dinner). If you’re on a 16- or 14-meal plan, we recommend using your flex cash or Claremont cash for an extra meal, or dining off-campus in Claremont Village.
Extra meals don’t carry over, so make sure to use all your swipes each week.
Meal Plan Dates
Your meal plan will start with brunch on the day you move in (for fall and spring semesters) and end with dinner on the day before residence halls close (for winter break and summer break)
Meal Plan Changes
If you’re planning to decrease the amount of your meal plan, you’ll have to submit your changes by emailing housing@achador.net two weeks before the first day of classes at the latest. You can upgrade your meal plan at any time, and costs will be prorated to the day you made your request.