Meal Plan FAQs

Resident Meal Plans:

WPU offers three meal plans for students living on campus. Each plan consists of a weekly meal allowance as well as Dining Bucks that can be utilized during the semester.

Unlimited Meal Plan:

For students who like flexibility, the Unlimited Meal Plan offers you unlimited access to Belk Dining Hall during normal hours of operation Monday through Sunday. In addition, you receive a total of 50 Dining Bucks for Unlimited meal plan that can be used during the semester.

19 Meal Plan:

19 Meals per week is ideal for students who plan to dine in Belk Dining Hall an average of two times per day each week. This plan is supplemented with 100 Dining Bucks for 19 meal plan that can be used during the semester.

150 Block Meal Plan:

The 150 Block Meal Plan is available to students living in Bingham Residence Hall and at The Vie At Raleigh and includes a total of 125 Dining Bucks for 150 Block meal plan that can be used during the semester. With this plan you have a lot of flexibility with your meals. You can use the 150 meals whenever you want through the semester; however, if you don’t use them you lose them at the end of each semester. Similarly, once you use all of the swipes they will not be replenished until the next semester. This is also the only residential meal plan you can use to swipe your friends in (you must be present).

Weekly Meal Allowance:

You will receive a set number of meals each week, depending upon the plan you selected above. You can enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch on the weekends in Belk Dining Hall. Each time you eat in Belk Dining Hall, one meal is subtracted from your meal allowance for the week. Weekly meal allotments begin on Friday and end on Thursday.

Dining Bucks:

Dining Bucks are declining balance dollars that can be used in Peace Perk and Belk Dining Hall. Your Dining Bucks balance does not reset each week. Dining Bucks work just like a debit card – make a purchase and the total is subtracted from the balance on your account. You can also use Dining Bucks in Belk Dining if you run out of meals or if you would like to treat a guest. Dining Buck balances do not rollover from the fall to the spring semester. Unused Dining Bucks expire at the end of each semester and cannot be converted to cash.

Meal Exchange:

Commuters will be able to use their meal swipes in exchange for a Sandella’s combo, which includes a main entree, a side of chips, vegetables, or fruit and a drink. Commuters who have the 65 and 25 Meal Block will be able to use this feature 2 times a week as long as they have Meal Swipes left on their card. This feature can only be used between the time of 8:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Commuter Meal Plans:

WPU offers two meal plans for students who commute to campus and do not live in campus housing. These plans consist of a semester allowance and include Dining Bucks.

25 Block Plan:

The 25 Block Plan offers 25 meals at Belk Dining Hall and $20.00 in Dining Bucks that can be used in Peace Perk, Sandella’s Flatbread Cafe or to treat a guest to a meal at Belk Dining Hall.

65 Block Plan:

The 65 Block Plan offers 65 meals at Belk Dining Hall and $40.00 in Dining Bucks that can be used in Peace Perk, Sandella’s Flatbread Cafe or to treat a guest to a meal at Belk Dining Hall.

Semester Allowance:

You will receive a set number of meals that can be used to enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch on the weekends in Belk Dining Hall. Each time you eat in Belk Dining Hall, one meal is subtracted from your semester meal allowance. If you run out of meals during a semester, an additional block plan can purchased. Unused meals rollover from fall to spring semester, but must be used by the end of the academic school year.

Dining Bucks:

Dining Bucks are declining balance dollars that can be used in Peace Perk and Belk Dining Hall. Dining Bucks work just like a debit card – make a purchase and the total is subtracted from the balance on your account. You save sales tax on your purchases at Peace Perk whenever Dining Bucks are used.

You can also use your Dining Bucks in Belk Dining if you run out of meals or if you would like to treat a friend. Unused Commuter Block Plan Dining Bucks rollover from fall to spring semester, but must be used by the end of the academic school year. Dining Bucks cannot be converted to cash.

Meal Exchange:

Commuters will be able to use their meal swipes in exchange for a Sandella’s combo, which includes a main entree, a side of chips, vegetables, or fruit and a drink. Commuters who have the 65 and 25 Meal Block will be able to use this feature 2 times a week as long as they have Meal Swipes left on their card. This feature can only be used between the time of 8:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Belk Dining Hall:

The main dining hall located on campus. A full kitchen that serves an entree of the day, made to order deli sandwiches, fresh salad bar, and delicious desserts.

Peace Perk:

A full service Starbucks Coffee shop on the first floor of Finch Library. Pre-made sandwiches and salads, snacks, pastries and desserts are also available.

Sandella’s Flatbread Café: 

Sandella’s Flatbread Café serves premium quality, health-conscious and great-tasting menu items. Enjoy the most popular flatbreads, paninis, quesadillas, and salads.

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