UC Berkeley Dining
Meal plans and dining information are subject to change, so please visit dining.berkeley.edu for updates.
Meal plans are included in the Residence Hall (“room and board”) contract rate for students living in the residence halls. Meal plans are valid for the contract period.
The operating hours for your respective dining hall will be provided at check-in. The University may change the hours and/or locations of service within the University’s reasonable discretion. Hours and menus may vary throughout the summer, but will be posted at the locations.
B. The Meal Plan for students in RESIDENCE HALLS: The Summer Sessions Housing contract includes room and board, with a Standard Meal Plan. The contract may not be purchased without the meal plan. Meal plan ‘points’ are the currency with which residents use their meal plan. Unused points cannot be refunded, canceled, or transferred to another session/semester. Students also have a one-time opportunity to upgrade to a Premium Meal Plan, at the time that you complete Phase 1 of your Summer Sessions Housing online application. Students are not able to upgrade or change their meal plan option after.
The Premium Meal Plan upgrade cost is non-refundable. UNUSED PREMIUM MEAL POINTS CANNOT BE REFUNDED, CANCELED, OR TRANSFERRED TO ANOTHER SESSION/SEMESTER. As students’ meal plan usage varies depending on eating habits and lifestyle, this option will offer you more flexibility, based on your individual dining needs.
It is the responsibility of the student to monitor his or her point usage and remaining balances. Students can do this online at: https://cal1card.berkeley.edu/. Students who opt for a Standard Meal Plan will receive the following points:
| Session | Standard Points |
|---|---|
| A&D | 1375 |
| A | 668 |
| B | 1146 |
| C | 917 |
| D | 668 |
| E | 377 |
| C | 377 |
Meals at the dining halls are debited as follows:
| Meal | Cost |
|---|---|
| Breakfast | 10 |
| Lunch | 11 |
| Dinner | 12 |
Retail locations have a purchasing power of $1.00 each (calculated to the 1/100th). For example, a purchase of $2.01 would cost 2.01 points. There are no daily minimums or maximums. You can buy what you want, when you want it. You may also use your points for as many guests as you want. Additional points can be added up to one week prior to the end of the session in which you are enrolled. Points can be added in $50.00 increments. $50.00 will purchase 55 additional points.
Additional meal points may be added online at: http://caldining.berkeley.edu/meal-plans. Unused additional points cannot be refunded, canceled or transferred to another session/semester. Unused points are forfeited at the end of your session.
C. Meal Plan Cancellation
- Students living in Summer Sessions Housing Apartments DO NOT have a resident Meal Plan included in the Summer Sessions Housing contract.
- Students living in Summer Sessions Housing Residence Halls are required to have a Meal Plan and may not cancel the meal plan for any reason. UC Berkeley has a combined room and board program for full-time UC Berkeley students living in Residence Halls and does not separate the cost of the Meal Plan from room fees.
D. Special Diets The residence hall dining facilities provide a variety of meal options, including vegetarian and vegan selections. Although not guaranteed, special diets may be accommodated within our regular offerings. Residents can arrange a meeting with our chef and dietitian to discuss any special dietary concerns or food allergies by emailing dining@berkeley.edu.
E. Microwaves and Refrigerators Personal microwaves and refrigerators are not allowed in UC Berkeley residence hall rooms. Students who require a refrigerator unit for a medical condition or holiday observance are responsible for submitting an accommodation request to summerhousing@berkeley.edu.
F. Service Dates: For meal plan service dates, please visit dining.berkeley.edu. Please note that Berkeley Dining service may stop or have limited options during campus holidays and breaks.
G. Dining Locations: Please review dining.berkeley.edu/locations for up-to-date information on available locations. Meal plans can be used in all Berkeley Dining locations.
For full terms and conditions, visit UC Berkeley Housing page.