Student Meal Plans and Flex

UMBC provides a variety of meal plans to ensure each individual student’s needs are met. Once you’ve decided on the plan that’s right for you, you can purchase the plan. Each meal plan resets weekly on Sunday nights, with the exception of block meal plans.

Meal Plan Terms & Conditions 2026-2027

  • The Ultimate: $80 Flex, Total cost $3261
  • Savvy 16: $105 Flex, Total cost $3254
  • Flexible 14: $85 Flex, Total cost $3561
  • Terrific 12: $90 Flex, Total cost $2800
  • Super 225 Block: $100 Flex, Total cost $2839
  • 100 Block: $75 Flex, Total cost $1389
  • Mega 50 Block: $30 Flex, Total cost $672
  • Mini 25 Block: No flex, Total cost $341

The following plans come with 5 Guest Meals that can be used to treat family and friends to meals. They cannot be used as ‘extra’ meals by the cardholder. Guest Meals may only be used at True Grit’s Dining Hall, during Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner only.

  • The Ultimate
  • Savvy 16
  • Flexible 14
  • Terrific 12
  • Super 225 Block

The following block meal plans are presented as a total count of meals that are available for an entire semester. They do not reset weekly.

  • Super 225 Block
  • 100 Block
  • Mega 50 Block
  • Mini 25 Block

The following meal plans are available only to Commuters and residents of Hillside, Terrace, West Hill, and Walker Avenue Apartments:

  • 100 Block
  • Mega 50 Block
  • Mini 25 Block

$50 Flex Bundle

You can now buy a $50 Flex Dollar bundle for just $47.50, giving you a built-in discount on campus dining! You can purchase a maximum of TWO bundles per semester (Fall and Spring only). Flex Bundles can be purchased both independently of, and in conjunction with, any meal plan option. Purchase a Flex Bundle now!

Meal Exchange and Meal Periods

The Meal Exchange amount is $8.90 regardless of the meal period.

  • Breakfast: 6 AM – 10:59 AM
  • Lunch: 11 AM – 3:59 PM
  • Dinner: 4 PM – 7:59 PM
  • Late Night: 8 PM – 2:59 AM

True Grits Fall 2026 Door Prices

  • Breakfast: $10.75 + tax
  • Lunch/Brunch: $15.75 + tax
  • Dinner: $17.00 + tax

Dining Locations, Hours, and Menus!