Meal Plans - Fall 2025 / spring 2026
SUNY Cortland requires all students living on campus to participate in a meal plan — but all students can sign up to enjoy the convenience of dining on campus.
You can supplement your meal plan by adding money to a Connections account for use on or off campus.
On-Campus Students
To get the most out of the first-year experience and build a sense of community, SUNY Cortland requires all students living in residence halls (excluding West Campus apartments and the Leadership House), irrespective of academic status, to participate in an On-Campus Meal Plan. If you live on campus, you will automatically be assigned the Silver Plan, which can be adjusted on myRedDragon. To change your On-Campus Meal Plan, please follow these instructions.
On-Campus Meal Plans offer access to Neubig Dining Hall and The Bistro, our two residential dining units. Choose the plan that offers you the best flexibility and convenience!
| Plan Name | Cost per Semester | Access per Week | Dining Dollars per Semester | Meal Exchanges per Semester | Guest Passes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platinum | $3,640 | Unlimited | $450 | 48 | 5 |
| Gold | $3,475 | 14 | $450 | 48 | 5 |
| Silver * | $3,385 | 14 | $350 | 48 | 5 |
| Bronze | $3,290 | 14 | $250 | 48 | 5 |
*Silver Plan is the default plan automatically assigned to all students living in on-campus residence halls.
Off-Campus and West Campus Students
While Meal Plans are not mandatory for off-campus students, we recommend purchasing a meal plan that meets your needs to save if you plan to dine on campus. Follow these step-by-step instructions to purchase an Off-Campus Meal Plan.
All plans are tax-free -- you save 8% compared to purchasing these meals out of pocket!
We offer three off-campus meal plan options:
1. Meals per Semester Plans
Purchase a combination of a certain number of meal swipes that you can use at our residential dining units (Neubig and The Bistro) and Dining Dollars that can be used in retail and residential units.
| Plan Name | Cost Per Semester | Meals Per Semester | Approx. Meals Per Week | Dining Dollars Per Semester | Guest Passes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic | $1,380 | 100 | 6.5 | $525 | 5 |
| Collegiate | $1,125 | 75 | 5 | $450 | 5 |
| Recreational | $845 | 50 | 3 | $375 | 5 |
2. Dining Dollar Plans (Tax-Free)
Perfect for those who dine on campus occasionally! Purchase our dining dollar plans and receive a free bonus that will be directly added to your account! Dining Dollars can be used in both retail and residential units.
| Plan | Total Dining Dollars (incl. Free Bonus) |
|---|---|
| $250 Dining Dollars | $275 ($25 Bonus) |
| $500 Dining Dollars | $550 ($50 Bonus) |
| $750 Dining Dollars | $825 ($75 Bonus) |
3. On-Campus Meal Plans
Choose any of the on-campus plans listed above.
Estimate Your Meal Plan Balances
Use this chart to determine what your balances should be at the end of each week.
