Meal Plan Rates
2026-27 Fall & Spring Meal Plan Options
Campbell is committed to ensuring all students have access to good nutritious food. Changes to meal plan requirements are a University decision and not specific to a particular department.
Effective 2025-26 academic year, all students residing in campus housing will be assigned a default meal plan. All Access Plan is required for new transfer resident students, as well as, returning resident students classified as a freshman or sophomore at the conclusion of previous spring semester. Block 125 is the default plan for all resident juniors and seniors. Resident students with a Block 125 default plan may opt-in to the all access. Commuting student may purchase any available meal plan option. Meal plan requirements are a University decision and not specific to a particular department.
AY 26-27 Meal Plan Brochures:
Resident New and Transfer Students Resident Returning Freshmen and Sophomores Resident Returning Juniors, Seniors, and Graduate Commuting-All Levels & Programs
| MEAL PLAN | Weekly Meals | Minimum REQUIRED PLAN FOR | FALL 2026 | SPRING 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Access Plan #1 + $150 Camel Bucks |
Unlimited meals at Gaylord’s Kitchen 7 meal exchanges weekly at all locations |
Residential Freshman/Sophomore/New Transfers |
$3,375.00 | $3,375.00 |
|
All Access Plan #2 + $250 Camel Bucks *New transfer, Freshman, and Sophomore default plan* |
Unlimited meals at Gaylord’s Kitchen 7 meal exchanges weekly at “select” locations |
Residential Freshman/Sophomore/New Transfers | $3,375.00 | $3,375.00 |
|
All Access Plan #3 + $500 Camel Bucks
|
Unlimited meals at Gaylord’s Kitchen | Residential Freshman/Sophomore/New Transfers | $3,375.00 | $3,375.00 |
| Block 200 + $650 Camel Bucks | Approx. 11 meals per week | Residential Junior/Senior | $2,800.00 | $2,800.00 |
|
Block 125 + $500 Camel Bucks *Junior/Senior default plan* |
Approx. 7 meals per week | Residential Junior/Senior | $1,990.00 | $1,990.00 |
| Block 50 + $250 Camel Bucks | Residential and commuter Junior/Senior | $850.00 | $850.00 | |
| Camel Bucks Plan ($200 Camel Bucks) | Commuters Only | $200.00 | $200.00 |
*Effective January 1, 2014, NC G.S. 105-164-13(27) required a tax assessment on meal plans. On April 1, 2014, Campbell University was required to assess a 7% tax rate to student accounts for meal plan purchases. The student meal plan cost includes the 7% NC tax assessment.
Students are assigned the minimum required plan based on academic level but can upgrade to a higher plan if desired.
Resident students wishing to change from the default meal plan or commuting students wishing to purchase a meal plan should complete the electronic meal plan change form available on the Bursar’s Office webpage under Student Resources.
Meal Plan Fees
| OTHER MEAL PLAN-RELATED FEES & CHARGES | NOTE | FALL 2026 | SPRING 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal Plan Change Fee | One change request is allowed during the semester at no charge. A fee will be charged for each change thereafter. | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Meal Plan Cancellation Fee | Charged after the change period. The meal plan will also be prorated based on usage. | $105.00 | $105.00 |
| Camel Card (Student ID) Replacement Fee, per incident | $25.00 | $25.00 |
Summer 2026 Meal Plan Options
(Start 5/18/26 and End 7/29/26)
| Meal Options | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Block 50: 50 meal swipes at Gaylord’s Kitchen & $250 Camel Bucks | $750.00 | |
| Summer Camel Bucks Option A ($400 Camel Bucks) | $375.00 | |
| Summer Camel Bucks Option B ($675 Camel Bucks) | $650.00 | |
| Summer Change and Cancellation Fee (per request) | $25.00 |
*Camel Bucks expire at the end of summer session.
About Campus Dining
Delicious meals, snacks, and beverages are available across campus. With Gaylord’s Kitchen, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Moe’s, and more, you’ll find the nourishment you want and need.
Learn about Campus Dining