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Meal Plans for Fall 2026

You Asked - We Listened! 

After talking with students and hearing feedback about how you dine on campus, we are excited to share more flexible and carefully curated meal plans starting in Fall 2026! 

With increased Declining Balance and value-priced retail options, students can stretch their dining dollars further while staying connected to campus dining.

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What We Heard

Students told us they wanted a meal plan that worked better for their daily routines and dining habits.

  • Declining Balance was running out earlier than expected
  • Students added additional declining balance to their meal plans throughout the semester
  • Fixed meal swipes and limited meal exchanges felt restrictive
  • Students wanted more control over when, where, and what they could eat

What Changed

Based on that feedback, 51勛圖厙 updated its meal plan structure to better support how students actually dine.

  • The 1910 Meal Plan includes more Declining Balance than the former Blue and Kent plans
  • The Blue and Kent plans were phased out after steady declines in usage over the past few years
  • The new plan shifts away from rigid meal exchanges and toward flexible, spend-anywhere dining

  • The Gold Plan

    • Unlimited meal swipes to use at Eastway or DI Dining
    • $500 Declining Balance
    • 15 Guest Meals
    • Meal Exchange
    • $100 Downtown Dining Dollars

     

    Great for students who: eat three or more meals a day, plan to be on campus the majority of the time, like to snack throughout the day, want to explore different options on and off campus

    The Gold Plan

    • Unlimited meal swipes to use at Eastway or DI Dining
    • $500 Declining Balance
    • 15 Guest Meals
    • Meal Exchange
    • $100 Downtown Dining Dollars

     

    Great for students who: eat three or more meals a day, plan to be on campus the majority of the time, like to snack throughout the day, want to explore different options on and off campus

    The Gold Plan

    • Unlimited meal swipes to use at Eastway or DI Dining
    • $500 Declining Balance
    • 15 Guest Meals
    • Meal Exchange
    • $100 Downtown Dining Dollars

     

    Great for students who: eat three or more meals a day, plan to be on campus the majority of the time, like to snack throughout the day, want to explore different options on and off campus

  • 1910 Plan (A Reimagined Blue Plan)

    • 175 Meal Swipes
    • $400 Declining Balance
    • 10 Guest Meals
    • Meal Exchange


    Great for students who: want to explore a variety of cuisines and dining styles across campus, need to stretch their meal plan dollars, and enjoy more freedom, choice and overall value. 

    For current students, your 2022-2025 Blue Plan cohort rates will stay the same on the 1910 Plan.
     

    1910 Plan (A Reimagined Blue Plan)

    • 175 Meal Swipes
    • $400 Declining Balance
    • 10 Guest Meals
    • Meal Exchange


    Great for students who: want to explore a variety of cuisines and dining styles across campus, need to stretch their meal plan dollars, and enjoy more freedom, choice and overall value. 

    For current students, your 2022-2025 Blue Plan cohort rates will stay the same on the 1910 Plan.
     

    1910 Plan (A Reimagined Blue Plan)

    • 175 Meal Swipes
    • $400 Declining Balance
    • 10 Guest Meals
    • Meal Exchange


    Great for students who: want to explore a variety of cuisines and dining styles across campus, need to stretch their meal plan dollars, and enjoy more freedom, choice and overall value. 

    For current students, your 2022-2025 Blue Plan cohort rates will stay the same on the 1910 Plan.
     

Why the 1910 Meal Plan Works

The 1910 Meal Plan puts flexibility first while keeping campus dining accessible and affordable.

  • Dine at any campus dining location with no restrictions
  • Explore a wide variety of cuisines and dining styles across campus
  • Choose meals that fit your schedule, preferences, and budget
  • More Declining Balance allows students to choose meals that fit their preferences and schedules.
  • Value-priced retail options help students stretch their meal plan dollars further.
  • Students gain more freedom, choice, and overall value from their meal plan.

Still Have Questions?

Check out the FAQs below for more information. You can also contact University Culinary Services at 330-672-2541 or culinary@kent.edu.

Why were the Kent and Blue meal plans combined?

Meal plan sales in the Kent and Blue plans have declined over the past 2 years. As more students expressed interest in flexible dining plans, the 1910 Plan was created to better meet students' dining needs. 

Does the 1910 Plan cost more than the Blue Plan?

For current students, your 2022-2025 Blue Plan cohort rates will stay the same on the 1910 Plan.

This isnt even two meals a day, how will I get enough to eat?

The 1910 Plan allows students more freedom to dine across campus without the limitations of meal swipes and meal exchange. The increase in declining balance ($400/semester) gives students the option of dining hall or retail dining for their meals. The 1910 Plan is comparable to the Blue Plan in terms of meals per day, offering 2-3 meals with the inclusion of grab & go items throughout the day. 

Will the DB roll over like from the previous years?

Yes. Unused declining balance at the end of each semester will rollover as long as a student is registered at 51勛圖厙. 

Are there meal exchange restrictions?

Meal exchange remains the same at Rosie's Diner, Grill '72 at the Rathskeller, Recharge, Hippie Chick'n, Homeslice, and Simon Cafe. The 1910 Plan allows students more freedom to add additional items to their meals without concern of low declining balance or limitations with meal exchange options.

What will happen if students were on the Blue/Kent Plan will they get grandfathered in?

The Blue Plan and the Kent Plan will sunset at the conclusion of the Spring 2026 semester. Students are encouraged to explore the Gold Plan or the 1910 Plan to determine which would be best for their dining needs. 

Will this eliminate long lines everywhere?

With more flexibility for dining across campus with the 1910 Plan, this may help alleviate the congestion students often feel during peak times at predominantly meal swipe or meal exchange locations. 

Eat where you want. When you want. With the flexibility you need.

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