Meal Plans
Meal Plans
At GW, we believe access to nutritious, high-quality food is essential to the success and well-being of our students and great campus community. We are stedfast in our mission to provide convenient, balances, and affordable dining options to all meal plan participants. By enrolling in a GW Dining meal plan, students no longer need to worry about budgeting, shopping for groceries, or preparing their own meals. Rather, all they need to think about is which dining location they want to go to.
2025-2026 Meal Plans
Our meal plan options for the 2025-26 academic year are finally here! Based on student feedback, we are proud to introduce new 'Build-Your-Own' Block Plans to provide second-year students and above more opportunities for personal customization.
The meal plan options you have to select from is determined by class year eligibility. Find out which options are available to you by clicking into the tab that corresponds with your class year below.
Fall 2025 meal plans will be active from August 20 - December 19, 2025.
The deadline for Fall 2025 meal plan changes is September 1, 2025.
| Meal Plan by Semester | Number of Meals | Dining Dollar Amount | Price for Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Access | 1 swipe per hour | $240 | $3,150 |
| Vern All Access (Mount Vernon Campus Residents Only) | 1 swipe per hour | $340 | $3,150 |
| Meal Plan by Semester | Number of Meals | Dining Dollar Amount | Price for Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Access | 1 swipe per hour | $240 | $3,150 |
| Vern All Access (Mount Vernon Campus Residents Only) | 1 swipe per hour | $340 | $3,150 |
| Revolutionary 85 | 85 All Access Days (1 swipe per hour) | $840 | $3,150 |
| Block 175 - Build Your Own | 175 total swipes (Approx. 10 per week) | $700 | $3,150 |
$900 | $3,350 | ||
$1,100 | $3,550 | ||
$1,300 | $3,750 |
| Meal Plan by Semester | Number of Meals | Dining Dollar Amount | Price for Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Access | 1 swipe per hour | $240 | $3,150 |
| Vern All Access (Mount Vernon Campus Residents Only) | 1 swipe per hour | $340 | $3,150 |
| Revolutionary 85 | 85 All Access Days (1 swipe per hour) | $840 | $3,150 |
| Block 175 - Build Your Own | 175 total swipes (Approx. 10 per week) | $700 | $3,150 |
$900 | $3,350 | ||
$1,100 | $3,550 | ||
$1,300 | $3,750 | ||
| Block 120 - Build Your Own | 120 total swipes (Approx. 7 per week) | $700 | $2,345 |
$900 | $2,545 | ||
$1,100 | $2,745 | ||
$1,300 | $2,945 | ||
| Block 90 - Build Your Own | 90 total swipes (Approx. 5 per week) | $700 | $2,145 |
$900 | $2,345 | ||
$1,100 | $2,545 | ||
$1,300 | $2,745 |
GW defines 'Nonresidential' or 'Commuter' students as anyone who attends GW for academics, but does not live in GW housing. These students are never required to enroll in a meal plan, however they can voluntarily opt-in if they would like.
Commuter students are eligible to receive any of the meal plans available to third-year students and above, in addition to the meal plans listed below.
| Meal Plan by Semester | Number of Meals | Dining Dollar Amount | Price for Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commuter Block 50 | 50 swipes | $200 | $950 |
| Commuter Block 25 | 25 swipes | $100 | $475 |
Navigating GW Meal Plan Options
All Access
A plan that ensures you always have access to meals
Allows for you to use one swipe per hour for the entire semester.
This plan also includes $240 Dining Dollars and weekly allotted Flex Meals.
Vern All Access
A plan for Mount Vernon Campus residents
Allows for you to use one swipe per hour for the entire semester.
This plan also includes $340 Dining Dollars and weekly allotted Flex Meals.
Revolutionary 85
A plan that allows for flexibility
Includes 85 All Access Days, when you can utilize one swipe per hour, $840 Dining Dollars, and weekly allotted Flex Meals.
Choose which days you want to eat on-campus, but remember that a full day will be deducted from your total balance once one swipe is used.
Build-Your-Own
A plan tailored just for you
The Build-Your-Own model allows you to customize your meal plan according to your personal needs and eating habits.
Select the total number of swipes and Dining Dollars you want for the semester.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who can purchase a Meal Plan?
GW Meal Plans are available for purchase by any registered GW student including undergraduates, graduates, law, medical and doctoral students.
All undergraduate students living in GW’s residence halls are required to purchase a Meal Plan.
- How do I choose a Meal Plan?
Residential Students, who will be living on campus during the academic year, will choose their required plan at the same time they register for housing. These students can select from any of the meal plans available to their respective class year.
Nonresidential Students can add a voluntary plan to their account at any time. Students can request a spring 2025 meal plan by submitting a response to this form.
- How do I use my Meal Plan?
Your meal plan of choice is loaded onto your GWID card at the beginning of each semester. You will use this card to gain entry into the dining halls and present it at checkout when dining with one of our off-campus GW Dining partners.
Download the GET app to check your remaining balance and add additional funds.
- What is a swipe?
A swipe grants you entry into any of our three all-you-care-to-eat dining facilities on campus. These locations include:
We also offer Meal Deals that are equivalent to one swipe at our on-campus quick service locations such as:
Swipes do not carry over between semesters.
- What are Dining Dollars?
Dining dollars are funds students can use to purchase food at participating GW Dining Partners both on- and off-campus. These work as a dollar to dollar equivalent - so if a student buys a $5 sandwich for example, they will have $5 taken off their dining dollar balance.
Dining Dollars are accepted at over 60 GW Dining Off-Campus Partner locations.
Dining Dollars do carry over between semesters, and will remain on a student’s account until they leave the university.
- What are Flex Meals?
Flex Meals are specialty swipe options that are only available to students enrolled in the All Access, Vern All Access, or Revolutionary 85 Meal Plans.
Each week (Sunday - Saturday), students with Flex Meals have the ability to use one swipe at the following locations:
- Panda Express
- District House Market (Market Bundle Deals)
The one swipe allotment at each location will reset each Sunday at 12am. Flex Meals do not carry over into future weeks if they are not used.
- Can GW faculty and staff purchase meal plans?
Meal plans are available at a discounted price for faculty and staff to purchase.
Learn more about faculty and staff meal plans.
Meal Plans from Previous Semesters
- AY 2023-2024
Meal Plan by Semester Number of Meals Class Years Eligible Dining Dollars Amount Price for Semester Unlimited 1 per hour 1st Year Base Plan, 2, 3 & 4-Years $200
$2,800
Unlimited Flex 85 Unlimited Days 2, 3 & 4-Years $800
$2,800
Block 175 Approx. 10 per week 3 & 4-Years $400
$2,270
Block 120 Approx. 7 per week 3 & 4-Years $600
$2,060
Block 90 Approx. 5 per week 3 & 4-Years $890
$2,060
Fall '23 Meal Plans were active from Aug. 20 - Dec. 19, 2023.
Spring '24 Meal Plans were active from Jan. 13 - May 10, 2024.
- Summer 2024
Meal Plan by Semester Number of Meals Class Years Eligible Dining Dollars Amount Price for Semester Block 100 100 All Students $100
$1,100
Block 50 50 All Students $50
$550
Summer '24 Meal Plans were active from May 20 - Aug. 10, 2024.
- AY 2024-2025
Meal Plan by Semester Number of Meals Class Years Eligible Dining Dollars Amount Price for Semester All Access 1 per hour 1st Year Base Plan, 2, 3 & 4-Years $240
$2,940
Vern All Access 1 per hour Mount Vernon Residents Only $340
$2,940
Revolutionary 85 85 All Access Days 2, 3 & 4-Years $840
$2,940
Block 175 Approx. 10 per week 3 & 4-Years $500
$2,775
Block 120 Approx. 7 per week 3 & 4-Years $640
$2,200
Block 90 Approx. 5 per week 3 & 4-Years $1,030
$2,200
Commuter Block 50 50 Commuters Only $200
$850
Commuter Block 25 25 Commuters Only $100
$425
Fall '24 Meal Plans were active from Aug. 16 - Dec. 18, 2024.
Spring '25 Meal Plans will be active from Jan. 11 - May 11, 2025.
The deadline for Spring '25 Meal Plan changes was Jan. 20, 2025. Changes can no longer be made.
