Clarkson Dining and Catering introduces improved meal plans for Fall 2025.
You spoke, and we listened! We’re excited to bring you improved meal plans with more value and bang for your buck, giving you the flexibility to spend your money how and where you want.
Enhanced Meal Plans
| MEALS | AVG MEALS / WEEK | DCB | GUEST MEALS | |
| OLD: 21/25 | 21 board meals per week | 3 meals daily / 7 days a week | $25 | 0 |
| NEW: Golden Knight | 21 board meals per week | 3 meals daily / 7 days a week | $100 | 5 |
| OLD: 200/75 | 200 block meals per semester | 2 meals daily / 5 days a week | $75 | 0 |
| NEW: Silver Sword | 15 board meals per week | 2 meals daily / 7 days a week | $300 | 5 |
| OLD: 150/225 | 150 block meals per semester | 10 meals per week | $225 | 0 |
| NEW: Bronze Shield | 10 board meals per week | 10 meals per week | $1,000 | 5 |
| OLD: 7/50/275 | 7 board meals per week | 1 meal daily / 7 days a week | $275 | 0 |
| NEW: Graduate Plan | 10 block meals | 1 meal per week | $100 | 3 |
Swipe Smarter. Eat Better.
- Meal swipes can be used for all-you-care-to-eat meals at Ross Brooks Dining Hall.
- Meal Exchange – students can use one meal swipe in exchange for a meal at The
- Servery, Marketplace, Distefano’s Cafe, Aromas and Concrete Cafe.
- Declining Cash Balance (DCB) funds can be used at all dining locations on campus.
- Board meals reset every Saturday.
Swipe It. Flex It. Work It… YOUR Way.
- Increased DCB funds on all meal plans, including additional
- $75 available on the default Golden Knight Plan.
- Higher declining cash balances for more flexibility.
- Now Available in Fall 2025:
- Graduate student meal plan.
- Apartment DCB plan.
- Guest meal passes.
Better Balance. More Flexibility.
Higher declining cash balances provide more flexibility! Add-ons (such as extra protein, additional sides, extra toppings) in retail can now be purchased without needing an additional meal swipe (valued at $12.76).
For example:
Double Cheeseburger meal using 2 meal swipes = $26 (Old Meal Plan)
Double Cheeseburger meal using swipe + DCB = $18.50 (New Meal Plan)
Cost savings = $7.50
New Eats = More Value
Enjoy our new locations and eatery options.
- Aromas in Cheel Commons
- An Italian eatery offering pizza, hot oven toasted subs, pasta bakes, salads and desserts.
- The Power Pit in the Student Center – Marketplace
- Hearty protein-packed bowls with a plethora of grain, vegetable and dressing options.
- Sub Connection in Cheel – Distefano’s Cafe
- A signature brand featuring fresh baked sub rolls daily and packed with all the favorite ingredients you love.
- Flame & Flavors in Cheel – Distefano’s Cafe
- A halal-friendly concept offering grill favorites and hearty comfort meal favorites.
Retail Gets A Refresh
Enjoy new retail offerings starting Fall 2025
- All retail locations will be expanding grab n‘ go snacking options.
- STG (Simply to Go) offerings will expand to include promotions and new items.
- HelloFresh meal kits offered at a special rate through the Dining website.
- Square Tomato offering party packages such as pizzas, tacos, and more offered through the Catering website.
- BYOP (Build Your Own Pack), choosing six bottled beverages of your choice offered at participating locations on campus.
- Special promotional pricing offered on the Everyday Mobile
- Ordering App at Schuler’s and Concrete Cafe during select dates.
- Holidays to Go packages offered through the Catering website.
