Meal Plans for Students Living on Campus
225 Block Plan (Average 15 meals per week)
This meal plan provides super flexibility and is clearly the “best value”. With this plan, you can enjoy a total of 225 meals per semester. These meals can be used at anytime in the Capital Court and through the meal exchange option in the Crusader Club and the mezzanine. This plan includes
$50, in flex dollars, that can be used in the Crusader Club, mezzanine, or The Cru Brew for stocking up your room with beverages and snacks or for a guest meal in the Capital Court.
175 Block Plan (Average 11 meals per week)
This plan provides flexibility and good value for the student who is the average diner. With this plan, you can enjoy a total of 175 meals per semester. These meals can be used at anytime in the Capital Court and through the meal exchange option in the Crusader Club and the mezzanine. This plan includes
$75, in flex dollars, that can be used in the Crusader Club, mezzanine, or The Cru Brew for stocking up your room with beverages and snacks or for a guest meal in the Capital Court.
125 Block Plan (Average 8 meals per week)
This plan provides flexibility and value for the student who needs few meals. With this plan, you can enjoy a total of 125 meals per semester. These meals can be used at anytime in the Capital Court and through the meal exchange option in the Crusader Club and the mezzanine. This plan includes $100, in flex dollars, that can be used in the Crusader Club, mezzanine, or The Cru Brew for stocking up your room with beverages and snacks or for a guest meal in the Capital Court.
75 Block Plan (Juniors & Seniors ONLY) (Average 5 meals per week)
This plan provides the ultimate flexibility and value for the student who needs very few meals with more flex dollars. With this plan, you can enjoy a total of 75 meals per semester. These meals can be used at anytime in the Capital Court and through the meal exchange option in the Crusader Club and the mezzanine. These meals can be used at anytime in the Capital Court and through the meal exchange option in the Crusader Club. This plan includes
$250, in flex dollars, that can be used in the Crusader Club, mezzanine, or The Cru Brew for stocking up your room with beverages and snacks or for a guest meal in the Capital Court.
Commuter Meal Plans/Capital Bucks
The Commuter Plans offer the Capital University community a great deal at a great price. The Plans with Court Dollars offer the "Best Value" with the greatest discount. The court dollars can be used in the Capital Court Dining Room and the Commuter Dollars can be used in any of the dining locations.
Commuter Dollars and Capital Bucks provide provide flexibility. This allows the student to use their commuter dollars and Capital bucks at any time in the Capital Court, Crusader Club, Cru Brew Cafe, or The Mezzanine.
All Commuter Plans are held in an account that acts like a debit card. This is convienent for purchasing meals and snacks without the hassle and worry of carrying cash. The balance will appear each time a purchase is made.
Extra Capital Bucks may be purchased any time in $25.00 increments.
Unused Capital Bucks will expire at the end of the semester.
The Commuter Meal Plans/Capital Bucks options are below:
| Plan | Description | Cost |
| 770 Crusader Plan | $650 Court Dollars + $120 Commuter Dollars | $595 |
| 465 Crusader Plan | $365 Court Dollars + $100 Commuter Dollars | $375 |
| 365 Crusader Plan | $365 Court Dollars | $275 |
| 230 Capital Plan | $230 Capital Bucks | $215 |
| 130 Capital Plan | $130 Capital Bucks | $125 |
| 55 Capital Plan | $55 Capital Bucks | $53 |
Unused block meals and Capital Bucks expire at the end of each semester.
To purchase one of these plans choose one of the following:
Call us at 614.236.7100 and have your credit card and student ID number ready
Stop by our office located off the Capital Court Dining Room in the southwest corner, Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which meal plan should I choose?
All meal plans are good choices, however the 225 Block Plan and the $50 flex dollars enable you to have the best value.
May I carry out food from the Capital Court?
You may eat as much as you wish; however, you are not allowed to carry out food.
May I bring a friend to the dining room as a guest?
Yes, if you use your flex dollars or Capital Bucks to pay for your guest.
May I add more Capital Bucks to my plan during the semester?
Yes, you can add more dollars to your plan in $25 increments. They do expire at the end of the semester.