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Dining Plan Terms & Conditions

Key Definitions

TermDefinition
Residential Weekly Dining PlanPlans come with Meal Swipes, Dining Dollars, and Guest Meals (excluding the Towers Plan) for on-campus residents. Meal Swipe balance resets weekly to a set amount, Dining Dollars and Guest Meals do not reset.
Residential Block Dining PlanPlans come with Meal Swipes and Dining Dollars for on-campus residents. The full balance is loaded when placed into the applicable housing assignment and does not reset.
Commuter PlanPlans come with Meal Swipes and Dining Dollars (excluding the Byte). The full balance is loaded at the time of purchase and does not reset.
Dining Dollar PlanDining Dollar plans come with a set amount of Dining Dollars and you get a bonus meal swipe(s) to try our dining halls or the Chaffee Late Night Grill.
Meal SwipesEntitles the meal plan holder to a meal at Buster’s Kitchen or SouthFork, or certain items at the Chaffee Late Night Grill.
Guest MealsUsed at dining halls to allow more than one entry within the time block. Can be used to allow entry into Buster’s Kitchen or SouthFork for people other than the meal plan holder.
Dining DollarsPrepaid funds, similar to a gift card. You can reload anytime by visiting the Boise State Dining Online Store. Dining Dollars can be used at participating dining locations.

General Terms

  • There are no refunds on Dining Plan purchases. All sales are final, non-refundable, and non-transferable.
  • Any remaining Meal Swipes, Guest Meals, or Dining Dollars at the time the plan holder’s relationship with the University ends or is no longer active will be forfeited.
  • Prices, plans, dining locations, and hours of operation are subject to change.
  • The plan holder must present their valid Bronco Card at all dining locations each time of use.
  • Idaho state sales tax (currently 6%) applies to the base price of the meals and will be taxed at the time of plan purchase.
  • All Dining Dollars will be taxed at the time of the transaction.
  • Dining Dollars are not eligible for purchasing gift cards.
  • Purchasing a Boise State Dining Plan opts you into receiving communications and updates from the Boise State Dining team.

Plan Conditions

RESIDENTIAL PLANS

  • Meal Swipes provide access to Buster’s Kitchen and SouthFork. The availability of options varies by location.
  • Weekly Meal Swipes reset on your Bronco Card early Monday morning.
  • Weekly Meal Swipes are only valid for the plan holder.
  • Dining Dollars become available for use at the opening of dining locations on the first day of move-in.
  • Unused Dining Dollars will carry over from fall to spring; expiring at the end of the spring semester.
  • Plan pricing and plan dates apply to the semester of purchase.
  • Plans tied to a Boise State Housing and Residence Life License Agreement expire at the end of the License Agreement.

COMMUTER PLANS

  • Meal Swipes and Dining Dollars are loaded on your Bronco Card at the time of purchase and expire one year from the date of purchase.

OTHER PLANS

  • Dining Dollars can be used at all campus dining locations.
  • Plans are loaded on your Bronco Card at the time of purchase and expire one year from purchase.

Residential Weekly Dining Plan Cancellations & Refunds

University Complete Withdrawal Refund for Weekly Dining Plans

Residential weekly dining plans can be refunded if a student completely withdraws from the University (graduation does not constitute withdrawal)

Refund Schedule

Once a request for a refund due to a withdrawal from the University has been reviewed and validated, the student will be financially responsible for the weekly prorated dining charge for their plan.  The meal plan charge will be prorated through the week of the last use of the plan or through the week of the effective date of withdrawal from the University, whichever date is later; and a prorated amount will be refunded to the student’s account based on the following week of the later date.  

The associated Dining Dollars portion will be refunded based on use. Proration of unused meal plan can be calculated as follows:

Step 1: Determine Prorated Base Meal Plan Cost Per Week
Dining Plan Prorated Base Meal Plan Cost per Week
Orange TBD
Trailblazer TBD
Blue TBD
Step 2: Calculate Prorated Base Meal Plan Cost

Multiply the Prorated Base Meal Plan Cost per Week times the Remaining Weeks in Semester to find the Prorated Base Meal Plan Cost.

Prorated Base Meal Plan Cost per Week
x Remaining Weeks in Semester
= Prorated Base Meal Plan Cost
Step 3: Calculate Total Unused Dining Plan Refund

Add Prorated Base Meal Plan Cost plus Remaining Dining Dollars Balance plus Tax to equal Total Unused Dining Plan Refund.

+ Prorated Base Meal Plan Cost
+ Remaining Dining Dollars Balance
+ Tax
= Total Unused Dining Plan Refund

Refund Terms

  • Rollover Dining Dollars from the previous semester are non-refundable at any time.
  • Promotional Dining Dollars are non-refundable at any time
  • There are no cancellations or refunds permitted for students who withdraw within the last eight (8) weeks of classes based on the last date of the semester.
  • If a student is released from their dining contract due to withdrawal from the University but re-enrolls later for the initially withdrawn term the student will again become financially responsible for the originally contracted dining plan.

University Complete Withdrawal Refund for Block Dining Plans

Residential block dining plans can be refunded if a student completely withdraws from the University (graduation does not constitute withdrawal).

Refund Schedule

Once a request for a refund due to a withdrawal from the University has been reviewed and validated, the student will be financially responsible for the prorated dining charge for their plan.  The meal plan charge will be prorated based on the remaining meals, and the prorated amount will be refunded to the student’s account within 5-7 business days.  

The associated Dining Dollars portion will be refunded based on use. Proration of unused meal plan can be calculated as follows:

Step 1: Determine Prorated Cost per Meal
Dining Plan Prorated Cost per Meal
Block 21 TBD
Block 37 TBD
Block 112 TBD
Step 2: Calculate Prorated Meal Plan Cost

Multiply the Prorated Cost per Meal times the Remaining Meals to find the Prorated Meal Plan Cost.

Prorated Cost per Meal
x Remaining Meals
= Prorated Meal Plan Cost
Step 3: Calculate Total Unused Dining Plan Refund

Add Prorated Meal Plan Cost plus Remaining Dining Dollars Balance plus Tax to equal Total Unused Dining Plan Refund.

+ Prorated Meal Plan Cost
+ Remaining Dining Dollars Balance
+ Tax
= Total Unused Dining Plan Refund

Refund Terms

  • Rollover Dining Dollars from the previous semester are non-refundable at any time.
  • Promotional Dining Dollars are non-refundable at any time
  • There are no cancellations or refunds permitted for students who withdraw within the last eight (8) weeks of classes based on the last date of the semester.
  • If a student is released from their dining contract due to withdrawal from the University but re-enrolls later for the initially withdrawn term the student will again become financially responsible for the originally contracted dining plan.