SDSU Meal Plans. 2026-2027

Important Dates

Your meals begin on Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Flex meal plans will not be accessible during the following dates.  Accrued declining debit dollars will remain accessible for use during Thanksgiving, Winter and Spring breaks for the Meals Plus and 2nd Year plans, however, no new balances will be deposited.

Thanksgiving Break

November 26, 2026 through November 29, 2026

  • Your last meal before the break is on Wednesday, November 25, 2026.

Winter Break

December 19, 2026 through January 17, 2027

  • Your last meal before the break is on Friday, December 18, 2026.
  • Your first meal for the spring semester is Monday, January 18, 2027.

Spring Break

March 27, 2027 through April 4, 2027

  • Your last meal before the break on Friday, March 26, 2027.

Last meal for the spring semester is  on  Thursday, May 13, 2027.

*Dates and locations subject to change.


Change Your Meal Plan

University housing residents can change their meal plans during the three designated change weeks below. Freshmen residents may change between the three traditional plans (Flex 5, Flex 7 and Meals Plus), while 2nd Year/Upper Division residents may choose between five plans (Flex 5, Flex 7, Meals Plus, 2nd Year Standard or 2nd Yr Basic Plan).  The meal plan holder may change their meal plan by signing a new agreement with the SDSU Dining Office.  Students may request changes during the following designated dates by completing an online form.  There is a $10 change fee required at the time of the request, we accept credit or debit.   Request forms must be completed by students as the account holders.  Cancellations are not an option at any time once selected, regardless of year.

  • September 14-18, 2026 - Effective Monday, September 21, 2026
  • November 2-6, 2026 - Effective Monday, January 18, 2027
  • February 1-5, 2027 - Effective Monday, February 15, 2027

*No balances from your old plan will carry over when moving out of the Meals Plus or 2nd Year Plans.