All first-year students, wherever they live, and residents of traditional and suite housing must select a meal plan; upperclass apartment residents may opt in.
Is a meal plan required in UNC Charlotte residence halls?
All first-year students, wherever they live, and residents of traditional and suite housing must select a meal plan; upperclass apartment residents may opt in.
Can residents choose their meal plan?
The application includes meal-plan selection, and current Dining publishes plan options.
What happens if my student does not select a meal plan?
Dining identifies Daily/$300 as the default first-year plan for 2026–27.
How much are UNC Charlotte meal plans for 2026–27?
Current Dining publishes plan-specific 2026–27 pricing and inclusions; families should use the student’s eligible plan rather than a universal figure.
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