Dining Plans
Residential Dining Plans
A residential dining plan is selected when you apply for housing.
Residential Dining Plans
2025-2026 Semester Pricing
| On-Campus Plans | Cost | Overhead | Dining Dollars (Money Deposited on Card) | Buying Power | Per Day Buying Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Plan | $1753 | $619 | $1134 | $2268 | $21.60 |
| Ranger Plan | $1951.45 | $619 | $1332.45 | $2664.90 | $25.38 |
| Green & Black Plan | $2064.85 | $619 | $1445.85 | $2677.50 | $27.54 |
| Parkside Plus Plan | $2263.30 | $619 | $1644.30 | $3202.50 | $31.32 |
2025-26 dining rates approved by Board of Regents in July 2025.
If you already have a dining plan, click the green button to find your card balance or add more money to your account.
Commuter Dining Plans
2025-2026 Semester Pricing
| Commuter Plans | Cost | Overhead | Dining Dollars (Money Deposited on Card) | Buying Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultimate Plan | $213 | $76 | $137 | $274 |
| Deluxe Plan | $350 | $122 | $228 | $456 |
| Premium Plan | $485 | $168 | $317 | $634 |
*Faculty & Staff pay tax on the Dining Dollars, not on the Overhead.
2025-26 dining rates approved by the Board of Regents in July 2025.
Commuter students, faculty, and staff can click the green button to purchase a dining plan.
Which Dining Plan is right for me?
Which Dining Plan is right for me?
You should choose your dining plan based on your eating habits and where you think you will make most of your purchases. The average resident spends $6.94 per meal. If you’re a light eater or someone who only snacks throughout the day, consider the lowest level plans – the Parkside Plan (for residents), and the Ultimate Saver (for commuters). If you prefer three meals a day and like your daily “snacks”, you might consider a larger plan like the Parkside Plus (for residents) or the Premium Saver (for commuters).
1. What if I have dietary and nutritional needs?
Dining Services will make every effort to accommodate special dietary and nutrition needs. Connect with the campus dietician for assistance (diningservice@uwp.edu).
2. What if I need plant based and gluten free foods?
Plant based and gluten free options are available daily across all dining service locations.
3. What is the Overhead cost in my dining plan?
The difference in the cost of the plan and amount of Dining Dollars on the Ranger Card are standard operating costs associated with offering an on-campus dining program including utilities, maintenance, and custodial services.
4. What if I have a remaining balance at the end of the semester?
Dining Dollar balances roll over from fall to spring only when you purchase a spring semester dining plan; balances at the end of spring semester will expire.
5. Are there any summer dining plans?
At this time we do not offer a summer dining plan option.
6. What exactly is Brickstone Buying Power (BBP)?
Dining plans are a cost effective ways to enjoy dining on campus. The Brickstone Buying Power was created to provide you with the best value for your money. With BBP, you receive a 50% discount on your purchases in the Brickstone Grill & Eatery (excludes prepackaged and grab-n-go items) thus doubling the worth of your dining dollars.