Meal Plans

Commuter Meal Plans (CMPs)

Save on Campus Dining. Scan. Eat. Go! 

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What's a CMP? 

Commuter Meal Plans are prepaid, discounted meal packages loaded directly onto your ID Card. They’re a simple way to save money and pay for meals on campus!

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Looking for Residential Meal Plans? 

Students living on campus should visit Housing & Residential Education for information on the required Residential Meal Plan. 

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How It Works

The steps to purchase and use a Commuter Meal Plan vary slightly depending on your role.

To Purchase a CMP

For Students:

1. Choose a Plan
Select a 10-block or 50-block meal plan

2. Purchase in DU Pay

3. Plan Activates Automatically
Available the next business day

4. Use Your DU ID to Dine
Swipe at dining halls or participating locations

For Employees:

1. Choose a Plan
Select a 10-block or 50-block meal plan

2. Add Funds to Your Flex Account

3. Contact the ID Office to Activate

4. Use Your DU ID to Dine
Swipe at dining halls or participating locations

  • Plan Options
    Plan 
    Meals 
    Savings 
    Included Cash 
    Price 
    Expiration 
    10-Block CMP 
    10 
    24% 
    $0 Meal Plan Cash
    $95 
    Meal swipes carry over through quarters; expires end of academic year 
    50-Block CMP 
    50 
    19% 
    $330 Meal Plan Cash 
    $835 
    Meals swipes expire end of purchase quarter; MPC expires end of academic year 
  • What's in a CMP?

    A Commuter Meal Plan (CMP) consists of meal swipes and Meal Plan Cash if applicable. 

    With a CMP, you get: 

    • 24% savings with the 10-Block plan 

    • 19% savings with the 50-Block plan 

    • Collection of meal swipes based on the plan purchases (10 swipes with the 10-Block etc.)

    • Scan-and-go convenience 

    • Easy budgeting 

    • $330 in Meal Plan Cash included with the 50-Block plan 

    Simply scan your ID and dine!

  • Activation & Refunds

    • Meal plans purchased through DUPay activate on the following business day 

    • Weekend purchases are activated the following business day by 5 p.m. 

    • CMPs are nonrefundable 

  • Eligibility

    CMPs are available ONLY to:

    • Faculty and staff 

    • Commuter students 

    • 3rd- and 4th-year students 

    • Continuing education students 

    • Graduate students 

    • Students who have used their entire residential meal plan and need additional meals for the quarter 

     *Residential students who have not exhausted their required plan are not eligible.*

Need to Deposit to Your Flex Account First? 

Add Flex funds to your account by using the eAccounts portal! More information provided here: Flex Account Page

 

Already Have a Plan? 

View, deposit, and manage your meal plan, card services, and Flex information through the eAccounts portal: eAccounts Management Portal 

 

Need a Different Student Meal Plan? 

Eligible 3rd- and 4th-year students, graduate students, and students not required to live on campus may request a Voluntary 30-Block or 65-Block Plan through Housing. 

Visit the Housing Portal and select Meal Plan Request under Quick Links. 

 

*Please always feel free to directly contact our office for further assistance regarding Commuter Meal Plans!*