Meal Plans - Fall 2026 / spring 2027
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 | $3,710 | Unlimited | $450 | 48 | 5 |
| Gold | $3,550 | 14 | $450 | 48 | 5 |
| Silver * | $3,450 | 14 | $350 | 48 | 5 |
| Bronze | $3,360 | 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 | $1,410 | 100 | 6.5 | $525 | 5 |
| Collegiate | $1,150 | 75 | 5 | $450 | 5 |
| Recreational | $870 | 50 | 3 | $375 | 5 |
2. Dining Dollar Plans (Tax-Free)
Perfect for those who occasionally dine on campus! Purchase our dining dollar plans and receive free bonus dollars added directly 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 (Includes $25 Bonus Dollars) |
| $500 Dining Dollars | $550 (Includes $50 Bonus Dollars) |
| $750 Dining Dollars | $825 (Includes $75 Bonus Dollars) |
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.
