2026-27 Meal Plan Contract

This contract is between you ("plan participant") and IU Dining and Hospitality on behalf of The Trustees of Indiana University ("University"). Plan participant's acceptance of the terms of this contract is indicated electronically below. If plan participant is under 18 years of age, this contract will not be effective unless their parent or guardian agrees to its terms by submitting the electronic agreement.

1. Contract Term:
   1. Academic Year: August 18, 2026 - May 8, 2027
   2. Fall Semester: August 18, 2026 - December 18, 2026
   3. Spring Semester: January 5, 2027 - May 9, 2027
2. Date Rates Finalized for Meal Plans: The Board of Trustees-approved rates, to which the plan participant is hereby agreeing, will be posted on the IU Dining website in May 2026.
3. Meal Plan Refund deadline:
   1. Fall Semester: September 30, 2026
   2. Spring Semester: February 28, 2027
   3. See details of meal plan refunds below.
4. Meal Plan Change deadline:
   1. Fall Semester: September 30, 2026
   2. Spring Semester: February 28, 2027
   3. See details of meal plan changes below.

1. "Contract Term" is defined by the dates that meal plan is active and are subject to change.
   1. Term dates for the academic year, begin eight (8) calendar days prior to the first day of in-person classes and ends with the last day of examinations for spring semester as determined by the Office of the Registrar
   2. Term dates for the fall semester, begin eight (8) calendar days prior to the first day of in-person classes and ends with the last day of examinations for fall semester as determined by the Office of the Registrar.
   3. Term dates for spring semester, begin seven (7) calendar days prior to the first day of in-person classes and ends with the last day of examinations for spring semester as determined by the Office of the Registrar.
   4. "Required Meal Plan" means a meal plan that a First Time Resident living in IUB student housing is obligated to purchase under this contract. The Contract Term for a Required Meal Plan continues for the duration of the academic year, including if a First Time Resident is granted an exemption to move into a fraternity/sorority house or an off-campus residence.
   5. The Contract Term for Required Meal Plans is defined above unless the plan participant entirely cancels their housing contract, meaning the term ends on their cancellation date. If a participant signs a housing contract after the contract term has begun, their contract term will begin on the day they move in.
   6. The Contract Term for optional meal plans is defined above, depending on the specific meal plan purchased.
   7. IU Dining and Hospitality provides food service during academic sessions with reduced hours and locations during times when in-person classes are not in session.
   8. Dining service, including where and how it will be offered, is subject to the sole discretion of the University.
   9. Due to health and safety guidance adopted by the University and/or IU Dining and Hospitality, IU Dining and Hospitality may limit the occupancy of dining locations, limit the amount of time dining patrons may spend within dining locations, or make other operational adjustments needed related to health and safety concerns (e.g., grab and go meals).
2. "Cancellation Date" means:
   1. For Required Meal Plan Participants (First Time Residents living in IUB student housing): If the plan participant cancels their housing contract or the housing contract is canceled by the University,
      1. the earlier of the date plan participant housing access is removed and/or complete Checkout, or
      2. if plan participant never occupies their unit or if they vacate their unit and do not notify the assignment office in writing, the Cancellation Date is the day the Assignments office learns the assigned unit is vacant.
   2. If plan participant is not required to have a meal plan, the Cancellation Date is the date they submit a request to cancel their meal plan.
3. "Cancellation Effective Date" means the date plan participant enrollment in the plan ends.
4. "First Time Resident" means a resident in IUB student housing who has never contracted to live in an IUB student housing location for an academic year or spring semester prior to the start date of this contract.
5. "IU Dining website" means https://www.dining.indiana.edu.
6. "AYCTE Dining Halls" means dining locations where an All-You-Care-To-Eat option is available.
7. All dining location(s) are listed on the IU Dining website, which website and available options may be updated or modified at the sole discretion of the University.
8. "Meal Scan" means a component of select meal plans. It allows entry into AYCTE Dining Halls. One meal scan is equivalent to one entry.
   1. Meal scans can be used in one of two ways:
      1. for a dine in meal at AYCTE Dining Halls
      2. as a carry out (To-Go) from select AYCTE Dining Halls as defined on the IU Dining website.
   2. Meal scans are for the exclusive use of the plan participant and are not transferable. Meal scans cannot be used for any other individual under any circumstance.
   3. All unused meal scans are forfeited at the end of the Contract Term; however, unused fall semester meal scans will not automatically roll over to the spring semester. Fall semester meal scans will carry over to the spring semester only if the plan participant maintains an active Meal Scan 25 or Meal Scan 125 plan for the spring semester. If an active meal plan is not maintained for the spring semester, any unused fall semester meal scans will be forfeited at the end of the Fall Semester Contract Term.
9. "Combo Meal" means a component of select meal plans.
   1. A combo meal can be used for a guest meal at AYCTE Dining Halls or at select retail dining locations for select menu items as determined by the University.
   2. Dining locations accepting combo meals are listed on the IU Dining website.
   3. Combo Meals are reset weekly on Sunday between 12:00 AM - 3:00 AM.
10. "Dining Dollars" means a component of select meal plans and can be used to buy snacks, beverages, convenience store items or extra meals in any of the Dining Locations.
    1. Dining Dollars can be used by the plan participant at any IU Dining Location.
    2. Dining Dollars carry over from fall to spring semester but expire at the end of the academic year.
    3. Additional Dining Dollars may be added to any plan with Dining Dollars in $5 increments, and a minimum of $25 per addition. Dining Dollars can be added via the IU Dining website.
    4. Unused Dining Dollars are forfeited at the end of the academic year.

1. In consideration for contracted dining services, plan participant agrees to pay IU Dining and Hospitality the rates specified for the selected meal plan, as announced, or as they may be adjusted by, the Indiana University Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees-approved rates, to which the plan participant is hereby agreeing, will be posted on the IU Dining website in May 2026. For purposes of guidance only, specific meal plan rates and fees for the previous academic year will be available on the IU Dining Website until the 2025-26 rates are posted.
2. Meal plans can be accessed by the plan participant, and only the plan participant, by presenting the plan participant's CrimsonCard ID card at a dining location. The types of meal plans available for purchase are outlined below.
3. Any plan participant who is a First Time Resident living in Indiana University Bloomington (IUB) student housing is required to purchase and maintain a Required Meal Plan for the duration of their housing contract.
4. If a First Time Resident is granted an exemption by IU Housing to relocate from IUB student housing to fraternity or sorority housing during the academic year, the Required Meal Plan Contract Term will continue for the remainder of the academic year unless the housing contract is canceled entirely.
5. Plan participants who are not First Time Residents may elect to purchase either a Required Meal Plan or an Optional Meal Plan.

1. IU 7-Day Max - The plan includes three components:
   1. Meal Scan(s) - an unrestricted number of scans at AYCTE Dining Halls during hours of operation seven days per week. A 10-minute re-entry delay is enforced between visits to AYCTE Dining Halls.
   2. Combo Meals - 5 per week; Unused combo meals do not carry over week to week.
   3. Dining Dollars - $450/semester.
2. IU 7-Day Expanded - The plan includes three components:
   1. Meal Scan(s) - an unrestricted number of scans at AYCTE Dining Halls during hours of operation seven days per week. A 10-minute re-entry delay is enforced between visits to AYCTE Dining Halls.
   2. Combo Meals - 4 per week; Unused combo meals do not carry over week to week.
   3. Dining Dollars - $250/semester.
3. IU 7-Day Classic - The plan includes three components:
   1. Meal Scan(s) - an unrestricted number of scans at AYCTE Dining Halls during hours of operation seven days per week. A 10-minute re-entry delay is enforced between visits to AYCTE Dining Halls.
   2. Combo Meals - 3 per week; Unused combo meals do not carry over week to week.
   3. Dining Dollars - $50/semester.

1. Meal Scan 25 - The plan includes two components:
   1. Meal Scan(s)- 25 scans per semester to dine-in at AYCTE Dining Halls during hours of operation. Meal scans may also be used as Combo Meals at participating retail locations - scans are interchangeable. Unused scans are forfeited at the end of the Contract Term. Unused fall semester meal scans do not automatically roll over to the spring semester. Fall semester meal scans will carry over to the spring semester only if the plan participant maintains an active Meal Scan 25 or Meal Scan 125 plan for the spring semester.
   2. Dining Dollars - $25/semester.
2. Meal Scan 125 - The plan includes two components:
   1. Meal Scan(s)- 125 scans per semester to dine-in at AYCTE Dining Halls during hours of operation. Meal scans may also be used as Combo Meals at participating retail locations - scans are interchangeable. Unused scans are forfeited at the end of the Contract Term. Unused fall semester meal scans do not automatically roll over to the spring semester. Fall semester scans will carry over to the spring semester only if the plan participant maintains an active Meal Scan 25 or Meal Scan 125 plan for the spring semester.
   2. Dining Dollars - $200/semester.

1. Plan participant may only change a meal plan to another eligible plan prior to September 30, 2026 for the Fall Semester and prior to February 28, 2027 for the Spring Semester ("Meal Plan Change deadline date"). Plan participants are limited to one change per semester. No changes will be allowed after the Meal Plan Change deadline date.
2. Plan participant may only receive a meal plan refund prior to September 30, 2026 for the Fall Semester and prior to February 28, 2027 for the Spring Semester ("Meal Plan Refund deadline date"). No refunds will be provided after the Meal Plan Refund deadline date.
3. Cancellation fees are set forth below.
   1. Irrespective of the meal plan type, a cancellation fee will not be assessed for a given Contract Term upon receipt of appropriate documentation for the following reasons:
      1. The official date of cancellation is prior to the official date of first move in;
      2. A student is called to active military duty;
      3. A student withdraws from all IUB classes for medical reasons;
      4. A student is participating in an IUB academically sponsored program located outside of the Bloomington area (e.g., study abroad, student teaching, internship).
4. Required Meal Plan Cancellation and Fees
   1. If plan participant moves out of the residence halls, but remains enrolled, they may choose to retain their meal plan through the Contract Term.
   2. If plan participant chooses to cancel, they may request to cancel this contract online on the IU Dining website. If plan participant is unable to complete this process online, contact IU Dining for assistance.
   3. Plan participant is responsible for meal plan charges through the Cancellation Date.
   4. Cancellation fees are set forth below.
      1. If plan participant requests to cancel their meal plan prior to the first move in date of the semester there is no cancellation fee.
      2. If plan participant cancels after the first day of move-in, but before the first day of classes, they will be charged a daily rate and for Dining Dollars used through the Cancellation Date or the Cancellation Effective Date, whichever is later.
      3. If plan participant cancels between the first day of class and the semester Meal Plan Refund deadline date defined above, they will be charged a daily rate, for Dining Dollars used, plus a 20% cancellation fee on the full cost of the meal plan.
5. Optional Meal Plan Cancellation and Fees
   1. IU 7-Day
      1. If plan participant requests to cancel their meal plan prior to the first move in date of the semester there is no cancellation fee.
      2. If plan participant cancels after the housing contract start date, but before the first day of classes, they will be charged a daily rate and for Dining Dollars used through the Cancellation Date or the Cancellation Effective Date, whichever is later.
      3. If plan participant cancels between the first day of class and the semester Meal Plan Refund deadline date defined above, they will be charged a daily rate, for Dining Dollars used, plus a 20% cancellation fee on the full cost of the meal plan.
   2. Meal Scan 25 or 125 Plan
      1. If plan participant requests to cancel their meal plan prior to housing contract start date, there is no cancellation fee.
      2. If plan participant cancels after housing contract start date, but before the first day of classes, they will be charged for meal scans used and for Dining Dollars used through the Cancellation Date or the Cancellation Effective Date, whichever is later.
      3. If plan participant cancels between the first day of class and the semester Meal Plan Refund deadline date defined above, they will be charged for meal scans used, for Dining Dollars used, plus a 20% cancellation fee on the full cost of the meal plan.

1. Plan participant may purchase a meal plan online with bursar billing or credit card.
2. All cancellation fees referenced in this contract will be billed to plan participant's bursar account.
3. If plan participant elects to pay for a meal plan through bursar billing, plan participant agrees to make payments according to the bursar's posted schedule. Plan participant agrees that failure to make required payments does not relieve the obligations and duties of this contract. Past due balances on any part of plan participant's bursar account, including charges associated with this contract, are subject to the bursar's posted late fees.
4. Failure to pay meal plan charges may result in the suspension of plan participant's dining privileges until the account is paid in full.
5. Plan participant is responsible for reporting a lost or stolen CrimsonCard to the CrimsonCard Office. Plan participant will be responsible for all purchases made with plan participant's CrimsonCard until the time the plan participant's CrimsonCard is reported lost or stolen to the CrimsonCard Office.
6. In the event that the CrimsonCard ID picture does not match the person presenting the CrimsonCard, the card may be confiscated and reported to Office of Student Conduct.
7. Plan participant agrees to pay all reasonable costs and expenses, including attorney's fees, court filing fees, collection agency fees, etc., incurred by the University in enforcing this contract.
8. The failure of IU to exercise its options under this contract does not constitute a waiver or relieve plan participant from remaining obligations and duties under this contract.
9. IU reserves the right to make other operational adjustments related to any campus or university closure or suspension of classes on campus. Any such operational adjustment does not constitute a cancellation of this contract.