Meal Plan Options
All students living in the traditional residence halls will have continuous meal service in the dining hall. A variety of menu options is available throughout each day.
Meal plans
Meal Plans are available to all students at EMU, whether they live on campus or off. Meal plan options for students are as follows:
Students living on-campus in their first through fourth semesters are required to purchase Full (unlimited) Meal Plans.*
Students living on-campus in their fifth or sixth semesters are required to purchase a meal plan. However, they may choose from: Full (unlimited) meal plan, 75-block plan, 60-block plan, or 45-block plan.**
Graduate students, Commuting students, or students living on-campus in their seventh or more semester are not required to purchase a meal plan. If they desire a meal plan, they may choose from: Full (unlimited) meal plan, 75-block plan, 60-block plan, or 45-block plan.
*Full (unlimited) plan includes continuous meal service plus $100 Royal Cash.
**Block plans include the number of indicated meals (75, 60, 45) per semester, as
well as $50 Royal Cash.
The dining hall is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday – Friday; Sat 10:30-1 p.m. and 5-6 p.m.; Sunday 8:15-9 a.m., 11:30-1 p.m. and 5-6 p.m.
Meal Plan Rates:
| Meal Plan | Semester Rate | Annual Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Full Unlimited Meal Plan | $2,832 | $5,664 |
| 75 Block Meal Plan (5 meals/week) | $819 | $1,638 |
| 60 Block Meal Plan (4 meals/week) | $678 | $1,356 |
| 45 Block Meal Plan (3 meals/week) | $535 | $1,070 |
Refund Policy
Students who withdraw, drop out, are dismissed, or otherwise cease enrollment prior to completing 60% of the semester or mini-term equivalent shall receive a refund equal to the percentage of the term remaining. Students who withdraw prior to the first day of classes shall receive a full refund of all payments except tuition deposits.
Aid recipients who change their course registration after the beginning of each semester must notify the financial aid office. Enrollment status is very important to aid eligibility. Students who withdraw must also notify the financial aid office. Financial aid refunds due to withdrawal are calculated using the percentage of term not completed as mandated by federal aid regulations. More information about aid adjustments and refunds related to changes in enrollment status may be obtained from the Financial Aid Office and is also included in the undergraduate Student Handbook.
Transfer meal option
This will allow all meal plan participants to take up to 15 meals in the Royals’ Den per semester for a change of pace. This option is available Monday through Friday from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. and from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Lion Share accounts
Lion Share accounts are declining balance accounts. They are available for the convenience of the commuting students, faculty, staff or resident students and allow meal purchases in the Royals’ Den OR Dining Hall. Balances carry over each semester until no longer enrolled at/employed at EMU.
- These accounts may be purchased in the dining hall between 7am-7pm (M-F.)
- You tell us how much money you want to put on your account.
- The business office will charge this to your EMU account.
- We put a Lion Share sticker number on the back of your current EMU ID and you use this when making your purchase.
- Unused balances will carry through the semesters as long as you are enrolled at EMU.
- There are no refunds of money remaining on Lion Share accounts when you leave EMU.
With the Lion Share Card, the more you buy, the more you save and you never have to wonder if you have the cash to purchase a meal or a cup of coffee. Payment Options at Pioneer College Caterers.
