Commuter meal plan sales begin one week prior to the start of each semester and must be purchased by students online by the deadlines specified below. Payment is required in full at the time of purchase. Commuter meal plans must be purchased each semester and are not valid between semesters, please see below for plan expiration dates. Meal swipes included in the meal plan are accepted at The Garden, UTK, and SHO Kitchen and carry a maximum value of up to $20.00 per meal. The debit dollars may be used at any participating meal plan location and replenish on Monday mornings on valid weeks (no deposits are made during spring break). A spring semester meal plan purchase is required in order for fall balances to roll over. Unused funds at the end of spring semester are forfeited without refund. Commuter meal plans may not be canceled or changed at any time once purchased.
Meal plans are not valid after 11:45pm. Meal plans are NOT valid for merchandise, alcohol, gift cards or gratuity.
FALL SEMESTER COST: $3,507
SPRING SEMESTER COST: $3,117
With the Commuter Plan, I get both:
FALL SEMESTER COST: $3,964
SPRING SEMESTER COST: $3,524
With the Commuter Plus, I get both:
Commuter meal plan sales begin one week prior to the start of each semester. Purchases may be made using the "Purchase" link at the bottom of the page.
DEADLINES TO PURCHASE: FALL: Friday, September 18, 2026 SPRING: Friday, February 5, 2027
Want purchase a commuter meal plan?
Please use the following purchase link to purchase a commuter meal plan.
Commuter plans may only be purchased during the designated sale periods specified above.
Purchase