Residential Meal Plan
Students living on campus during the Fall 2025 semester will be assigned Plan A with the option to change to Plan B, C, or D. Residential Meal Swipes are accepted at the Dining Center, Lion's Den, Max Cafe, Backstage Deli, and Paramount Cafe.
| Plan | Number of Meals | Guest Meals | Board Bucks (per semester) | 2025-2026 Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plan A | 23 Meals / Week | 10 | 150 | Default Residential Meal Plan |
| Plan B | 101 Meals / Semester | 10 | 650 | $100.00 Credit to student account |
| Plan C | 5 Meals / Week | 10 | 800 | No Additional Charge |
| Plan D | 10 Meals / Week | 10 | 800 | Additional $130 per semester |
Changing Meal Plan
Adjustments to meal plans can be made between September 3, 2025 through September 21, 2025 for the Fall 2025 semester and January 13, 2026 through February 1, 2026 for the Spring 2026 semester. Students may change a meal plan once a semester via the Housing Portal. Students are responsible for Board Bucks spent in excess of the plan of their choosing.
Commuter Plan Meal Options
Students living off-campus are eligible to purchase a Commuter Meal Plan at any time during the 2025–2026 academic year. The Commuter Meal Plan options will be available for purchase beginning August 4, 2025. Commuter Meal Plans will be activated and ready to use on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Unused Meal Swipes and Board Bucks associated with each Commuter Plan will expire on May 18, 2026 or when your student ID is no longer active. Commuter Meal Swipes are accepted at the Dining Center, Lion's Den, Max Cafe, Backstage Deli, and Paramount Cafe.
| Plan | Number of Meals | Board Bucks | 2025-2026 Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Plan | 20 | 100 | $417 |
| Charles | 30 | 0 | $417 |
| Tremont | 50 | 150 | $652 |
| Boylston | 85 | 150 | $772 |
| 120 Board Bucks | 0 | 120 | $120.00 |
Selecting a 2025-2026 Commuter Meal Plan
The Commuter Meal Plan options will be available for purchase on August 4, 2025. Unused Meal Swipes and Board Bucks associated with each Commuter Plan will expire on May 18, 2026, or when your Student ID is no longer active. Commuter Meal Plans can be purchased online.
Board Bucks
Residential and Commuter Board Bucks are accepted at the following locations: Dining Center, Lions Den Coffee Bar, The Grill, Max Cafe, Paramount Cafe, Backstage Deli, and Pick N’ Roll Sushi.
Any students with dietary allergies or restrictions are encouraged to contact FoodService [at] emerson.edu (FoodService[at]emerson[dot]edu) with any questions or concerns.