Meal Plans
A successful journey on campus begins with friendships and great food. There are several meal plans to choose from and all are designed to meet the needs of our campus community.
Dining Services – BenUeats
BenUeats campus eateries include Bennys, The Pub at Coal Ben, #Coffee and Concessions at Sports Complex are brought to you by Benedictine staff and Chartwells Higher Education through partnership.
Meal Plan Requirement & Resources
All residents are required to carry a meal plan during the term of their housing agreement. Meal Plan selection occurs within the Housing Portal and often follows the Room-Selection Process. Each plan includes Dining$ (dining dollars) that can be used at all on-campus eateries. Dining$ are discretionary dollars that lets your BenCard work like a debit card that can be used to purchase coffee, beverages, snacks, additional meals, or groceries. Students can always add more BBuck$ online at dining.ben.edu or by visiting Benny’s located in the Krasa Student Center.
- Student ID Requirement – Meals/Dining$ are available upon presentation of a valid Benedictine University student I.D. card.
- Meal Plan Schedule – The meal plan includes food service for residents only when the University is in session during the academic year. This does not include Thanksgiving Break, Winter Holiday Break, Spring Break or the Easter holiday weekend. Hours of operation are subject to change without prior notice.
- Meal Plan Credits – Credit will not be given for unused meals or “Dining$”. Unused meals from the fall semester will not roll over to the spring term. Dining$ will not roll over to the spring semester if the student cancels housing and will not roll over into the following academic year.
- Meal Plan Exemptions – To be exempt from the meal plan, students must meet with the Dining Services Team to assess the student’s dietary needs. In addition, students will be required to fill out the required Academic Accommodation forms and submit supporting evidence to demonstrate a documented disability to obtain official approval from the Accommodations Review Team. If approved, students may receive a room and board credit of up to 10%, provided they request it before moving in.
For more information regarding meals, hours and menu’s offered, visit the Dining Services website at dineoncampus.com/benu.