Binghamton University meal plans provide the ultimate in convenience and flexibility. With your meal plan, you have the freedom to dine anywhere on campus, anytime you want. All students living on campus are required by the University to purchase a Resident Dining meal plan, with the exception of students living in Hillside and Susquehanna communities.

It works just like a debit card. Each time you purchase a meal at one of our dining locations, the amount is deducted from your account balance. Dining Dollars are yours to spend when and where you want.

The cost of your meal plan is made up of two components:

1. Membership Fee - This covers the non-food costs associated with operating your four Resident Dining Halls (Appalachian, C4, CIW, and Hinman). This includes labor, supplies, maintenance, utilities, and paper.  
2. Dining Dollars - The amount that can be spent on your food purchases; this differs based on the meal plan you choose.

2023-2024 Resident Meal Plan Pricing PDF

 

• Flexibility of choosing a meal plan size that reflects your unique eating habits. Unlike traditional meal plans, there are no lost meals and no limits on how often or when you can dine, as long as there are Dining Dollars on the meal plan. You can eat twice a day or eight times a day, you can spend $5 per day or $25 per day ... it's your choice.
• Convenience of using one card for all campus dining purchases. Your student ID card is your ticket to eat when and how you want! It works just like a debit card. Each time you purchase a meal at one of our dining locations, the amount is deducted from your account balance.
• One of the biggest benefits of having a meal plan is receiving a significant discount in the Resident Dining Halls on campus. Since the membership fee covers all non-food costs, you receive a significant discount on prepared food items at any one of the four Resident Dining Halls.
• With a meal plan, you have increased buying power while maintaining the flexibility to eat at any dining venue on campus. 
• When you buy meals and snacks with your meal plan, you pay no sales tax!
• Enjoy many types of dining experiences at over 30 dining locations, on and off campus. Your meal plan allows you the freedom to eat in our Resident Dining Halls, cafés, on-campus restaurants, convenience stores, and The MarketPlace.
• Food to fit your mood and lifestyle including vegetarian, vegan, allergen-friendly, Kosher, and Halal, as well as healthy & balanced meal options.
• Ability to add Dining Dollars to your plan anytime, anywhere (in person at the Meal Plan Office located in the Union Undergrounds, by phone at 607-777-6000, or online)
• Carryover! If you have any unspent Dining Dollars at the end of a semester, the balance will carry over as long as you purchase a new meal plan in the new semester. You can continue to do this until you have a break in enrollment (such as graduation), even if you move off campus! Dining Dollars from your Resident meal plan will carry over to a Commuter/On-Campus Apartment meal plan.

Binghamton University Commuter/On-Campus Apartment meal plans are available to all students living in Hillside, Susquehanna, or off-campus housing. 

No-purchase enrollment options:

If you have a balance from the previous semester of $100 or more, check out our no-purchase enrollment options below. If the Commuter Semester or Commuter Annual plan is selected, the Membership Fee will be deducted from the carryover balance. Enrollment is not available online. You must call 607-777-6000 or email the Meal Plan Office to enroll.

• Carryover over $100 – you can enroll in the $25 Plan. Your entire carryover balance will be moved to the new plan and available to spend.
• Carryover over $400 – you can enroll in the Commuter Semester Plan. The $200 Membership Fee will be deducted from your carryover balance and the remaining balance will be moved to your new plan and available to spend. This plan is valid for one semester. *Note that you may choose the $25 Plan above if you prefer. 
• Carryover over $775 – you can enroll in the Commuter Annual Plan. The $375 Membership Fee will be deducted from your carryover balance and the remaining balance will be moved to your new plan and available to spend. This plan is valid for the academic year. *Note that you may choose the $25 Plan or the Commuter Semester Plan (above) if you prefer.

The cost of the Commuter Annual and Commuter Semester meal plans is made up of two components:

1. Membership Fee - This covers the non-food costs associated with operating your four Resident Dining Halls (Appalachian, C4, CIW, and Hinman). This includes labor, supplies, maintenance, utilities, and paper.  
2. Dining Dollars - The amount that can be spent on your food purchases.

2023-2024 Commuter/On-Campus Apartment Meal Plan Pricing PDF

• Convenience of using one card for all campus dining purchases. Your student ID card is your ticket to eat when and how you want! It works just like a debit card. Each time you purchase a meal at one of the dining locations on campus, the amount is deducted from your account balance.
• One of the biggest benefits of having a meal plan is receiving a significant discount in the Resident Dining Halls on campus. Since the membership fee covers all non-food costs, you receive a significant discount on prepared food items at any one of the four Resident Dining Halls. 
• When you buy your meals and snacks with your meal plan, you pay no sales tax!
• Enjoy many types of dining experiences in over 30 dining locations, on and off-campus. Your meal plan allows you the freedom to eat in our Resident Dining Halls, cafés, on-campus restaurant, convenience stores, and The MarketPlace.
• Food to fit your mood and lifestyle including vegetarian, vegan, allergen-friendly, Kosher and Halal, as well as healthy & balanced meal options.
• Ability to add money to your plan anytime, anywhere (in person at the Meal Plan Office located in the Union Undergrounds, by phone at 607-777-6000, or online) 
• Carryover! If you have any unspent Dining Dollars at the end of a semester, the balance will carry over as long as you purchase a new meal plan in the new semester. 

Commuter Annual - This is the perfect plan for students who plan to eat mostly in the Resident Dining Halls and are looking for value in dining for the entire academic year. 

• Buy in Fall and use your Dining Dollars throughout the academic year 
• $775 per academic year = $400 Dining Dollars / $375 membership fee 
• Save 8% sales tax 
• Enjoy a significant discount on prepared food items in all four Resident Dining Halls
• Can be used at all retail locations

Commuter Semester – This is the perfect plan for the students who plan to eat mostly in the Resident Dining Halls and are looking for value in dining for just one semester. 

• $400 per academic year = $200 Dining Dollars / $200 membership fee 
  This plan is valid until the last day of finals each semester
• Save 8% sales tax 
• Enjoy a significant discount on prepared food items in all four Resident Dining Halls
• Can be used at all retail locations
  

The 25 Plan – This plan is designed for students who plan to eat mostly in our Retail locations such as The MarketPlace, Dunkin', Einstein Bros. Bagels, Library Tower Cafe, Starbucks, and the ITC Cafe. This plan is purchased for the entire academic year and only requires a minimum deposit of $25. Receive a 10% bonus for every dollar deposited. There is no membership fee with this plan, therefore, plan holders will not receive a discount at Resident Dining Halls and will be charged 1.8 times the posted prices.

• Only $25 to open!
• Save 8% sales tax 
• 10% bonus added for every dollar deposited 
• 18% total savings over using cash

A Faculty/Staff meal plan offers the simplicity of only carrying your Binghamton University picture ID card for food purchases on campus - no need to worry about having cash in your pocket!

• Your account works like a prepaid debit card; the account is reduced by the dollar amount of each purchase including tax. 
• A minimum deposit of only $25 is required to enroll
• Binghamton University Dining Services will add a 10% bonus to every dollar you deposit to your account!
• Dining Dollars are available throughout the year. 

You may enroll at any time, either in person at the Meal Plan Office (located in the Union Undergrounds) or use our easy and convenient online system to open your new Faculty/Staff meal plan account. You can add Dining Dollars any time your balance gets low, either in person, by phone at 607-777-6000, or through our online account access.

Please note that Faculty/Staff members using this plan will be charged 1.8 times the posted price in the Resident Dining Halls.

Department Accounts:

Does your department host special events throughout the year? Why not open a Department Account at the same time and charge your special catered events to your account? You’ll get the same 10% bonus that individual accounts receive. The savings, especially for catered events, really add up. We suggest each department account start with $100 which will automatically turn your buying power into $110.

Note: This dining account works at all dining locations, however, accounts will be charged 1.8 times the posted price in the Resident Dining Halls.

Why wait? Sign up for a Department Account here.

Binghamton University Card System  

BUC$ is an optional student service where you can place money on your student ID, turning it into a "Gift Card" for certain University services. There are no service fees, no activation fees, and the money carries over from semester to semester. When you graduate or close your account, you can request any money left be refunded to you. You do not lose anything from using the program!

To add money or manage your BUC$ account, please click here.

On-Campus Locations that Accept BUC$:

• Anderson Center Ticket Office
• Campus Printing (color prints)*
• Digital Media Center*
• Emerging Tech Studio*
• Food Co-Op
• Library (copiers and paying fines)*
• Print Solutions
• SA Inc.
• Science Store*
• University Bookstore
• Watters Theater Ticket Office

Deposits for your BUC$ Account  
If you would like to register for a BUC$ account, click here, print out the form, fill it out, and send it to:

Binghamton University Dining Services  
Meal Plan Office  
Binghamton University  
P.O. Box 6000  
Binghamton, New York 13902-6000

For terms & conditions, click here. 

If you have questions just call the Meal Plan office at 607.777.6000 or toll-free at 1.888.858.9167