The Summer Meal Plan is available to undergraduate students who are not living in the residence halls, as well as graduate students who are registered for summer sessions.
Meal plans include Flex+ dollars. Flex+ dollars may be used at:
- Dining Commons: Crossroads, Foothill, and Clark Kerr
- Convenience Stores: The Den and Cub Market
- Campus Restaurants: The Golden Bear Café, Gateway Café
- Grubhub
The Plan
The Summer Meal Plan provides 300 flex+ dollars for $300.
Flex+ dollars work on a declining balance basis. Flex+ dollars function like cash dollars—1 flex+ dollar has the purchasing power of $1. For example, a purchase of $2.01 would cost 2.01 flex+ dollars. There’s no daily minimum or maximum flex+ dollar usage.
Flex+ dollars will not roll over to the Fall semester. Flex+ dollars cannot be refunded, transferred to another meal plan holder, or canceled.
As you need more, simply purchase add-on flex+ dollars—50 flex+ dollars for $50.
Purchase a Summer Meal Plan
using your CalNet ID. (Credit card only)
Summer pricing for dining commons
With flex+ dollars, you pay less than the cash price at the dining commons. You can also use your flex+ dollars for guests at a discounted rate at the dining commons.
| Meal | Meal Plan Flex+ Dollars | Cash /Credit Meal Rate | Conference Meal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | 11 flex+ dollars | $14 | $13 |
| Lunch/Brunch | 12 flex+ dollars | $16 | $15 |
| Dinner | 13 flex+ dollars | $18 | $17 |
Important Dates
- Available to purchase: Friday, May 1, 2026
- Start date: Sunday, May 24, 2026
- End date: Saturday, August 15, 2026 (Last day to use flex+ dollars and add-on flex+ dollars.)
Terms and Conditions – Summer 2026
Eligibility
All undergraduate students who are not living in the residence halls and graduate students who are currently enrolled in summer sessions at the University of California, Berkeley with a Cal 1 Card are allowed to participate.
The Summer Meal Plan
The meal plan includes 300 flex+ dollars, for a cost of $300. Flex+ dollars are available for use at most dining locations.
Flex+ dollars work on a declining balance basis. Flex+ dollars will not roll over into the fall semester. Any flex+ dollars not used by Saturday, August 15, 2026, will be forfeited.
Flex+ dollars function like cash dollars—1 flex+ dollar has the purchasing power of $1. For example, a purchase of $2.01 would cost 2.01 flex+ dollars. Flex+ dollars cannot be refunded, transferred to another meal plan holder, or canceled.
Add-on flex+ dollars: Get more value for the dollar and supplement your meal plan by purchasing additional flex+ dollars—50 flex+ dollars for $50. To buy add-on flex+ dollars, go online to dining.berkeley.edu.
Summer Dining Locations
Meal plans include flex+ dollars. Flex+ dollars may be used at any Berkeley Dining location and GrubHub nationwide.
Payment Method
Summer Meal Plans must be purchased online using credit card payment. Accepted credit cards include Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. Summer Meal Plans cannot be billed to your CalCentral account.
Refunds, Transfers, Cancellations
Flex+ dollars cannot be refunded, transferred, or canceled.
Period of Contract
Summer Meal Plan flex+ dollars may be used beginning Sunday, May 24, 2026, through Saturday, August 15, 2026. No unused flex+ dollars will roll over to the fall semester. Locations will have reduced operating hours during University holidays.
Cal 1 Card
UC Berkeley Dining uses the Cal 1 Card to manage meal plan utilization. The Cal 1 Card is encoded for the appropriate meal plan specified on the Cal 1 Card holder’s account. Students must show a valid Cal 1 Card at every meal as meal plan access is by Cal 1 Card swipe only. Cal 1 Cards and privileges are non-transferable. In the absence of the Cal 1 Card, meals may be purchased with cash, credit, or debit at the general public price.
The Cal 1 Card is valuable and should be protected accordingly. You are solely responsible for immediately reporting/deactivating a lost or stolen Cal 1 Card. The most effective way to do so is online by logging into your account (cal1card.berkeley.edu/login). If you do not have access to the internet when your card is lost or stolen, reports can be made in person at the Cal 1 Card Office or by calling 1.866.2UCBCARD. Once the card is reported missing, you assume no further liability for unauthorized use. A $35 non-refundable replacement fee will be assessed to your student billing account. If your card was stolen and you filed a police report for that incident, the replacement fee will be waived by presenting the corresponding police report when requesting the replacement card. Replacement cards are only issued to students with a current registration status in the applicable academic term. NOTE: If you are a student and you withdraw from classes, the Cal 1 Card cannot be replaced if you lose it and you will not be able to use your meal plan.
Special Diets
UC Berkeley Dining makes every effort to identify ingredients that may trigger more well-known allergic or other adverse reactions for individuals with food allergies or intolerance. Our staff is trained and educated on food allergies and gluten-free diets on an ongoing basis, and they ensure that items marked gluten-free are made without gluten-containing ingredients. However, due to the volume of meals served and items used each day, along with food product changes from our vendors, we cannot guarantee that every allergen or gluten source in the food served will be identified and labeled. There is a small possibility that, without notice to us, manufacturers of the commercial foods we use can change the formulation at any time. Cross-contact may also occur despite our best efforts to prevent it. Customers concerned with food allergens and gluten must be aware of these risks. UC Berkeley Dining cannot assume any liability for adverse reactions to food consumed or items one may come in contact with while eating at any UC Berkeley Dining facility or catered event. Customers with life-threatening food allergies who may need to use an EpiPen should be carrying their own at all times. UC Berkeley Dining staff is not trained to administer EpiPens and cannot provide or administer them.
UC Berkeley Dining strives to provide a variety of meal options, including vegetarian and vegan selections. Although not guaranteed, special diets can generally be accommodated within our regular offerings. Students are encouraged to meet with our registered dietitian to discuss any special dietary concerns or food allergies by emailing dietitian@berkeley.edu.