Students may choose meal plans through your Pipeline account.
See Meal Plan Frequently Asked Questions below!
Meal Plan
Per term
|
Description* |
Price per term |
1 - All Access
|
Unlimited access to the University Dining Hall
$100 DCB per term
|
$2,600 |
2 - Weekly 15 |
15 meals per week
$100 DCB per term
|
$2,315 |
3 - Weekly 10 |
10 meals per week
$150 DCB per term
|
$1,940 |
4 - Block 75 |
75 meals per term
$135 DCB per term
|
$1,045 |
5 - Block 50 |
50 meals per term
$50 DCB per term
|
$670 |
*Each meal plan includes the option to use one meal exchange per meal period (breakfast, lunch, dinner) at any market or food location on campus. (Chick-fil-A, Panda Express, Einstein Bros Bagels, Tacker’s Shake Shack, Midnight Oil, Starbucks, etc.)
Traditional Residence Hall (Cathcart, Pattie Cobb, Sears, Stephens, Allen, Armstrong, Graduate, Harbin, Keller)
Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors — Required to have plan 1
Seniors and Graduates — Required to select from plans 1-3
Pryor and Searcy Hall
Freshmen and Sophomores — Required to have plan 1
Juniors, Seniors, Graduates — Required to select from plans 1-4
Cone and Shores Hall
Freshman and Sophomores — Required to have plan 1
Juniors — Required to select from plans 1-4
Seniors and Graduates — May select from any plan offered or DCB
Off-Campus
Freshman and Sophomores — Required to select from plans 1-4
Meal Plan Frequently Asked Questions
When can I begin to use my meal plan?
Students may use meal swipes in the University Dining Hall on Sunday night prior to the first day of the term. All meal exchange swipes and declining balance will begin on the first day of the term. The dining hall is open when classes are in session for 108 days per term.
What is Declining Balance (DCB)?
Declining balance works like a debit card, and funds are deposited into your account as part of your meal plan. They are designed to help you cover between meals or snacks at various retail locations on campus.
How does a meal exchange work?
The meal exchange option is perfect for when you want to switch it up from dining in the University Dining Hall. Meal exchanges can be used to purchase meals at participating retail locations: Panda Express, Einstein Bros. Bagel, Chick-fil-A, and Tacker’s Shake Shack. Ultimate flexibility with up to three per day (one per meal period).
How do I keep up with my balances?
Create an account here: harding.campusdish.com. Students may also ask the cashier for a receipt.
How do I find menus and hours of service?
Visit Harding.campusdish.com
May I change meal plans?
Yes. You may make changes to your meal plan through your Pipeline account through Friday, Aug. 29, 2025.
What day does my meal plan renew?
Meal plan swipes renew each Monday morning. There is no refund for unused swipes.
What if I run out of meal swipes during the semester?
Students will be able to purchase additional declining balance.
What if I do not use all of my DCB?
Your DCB will be carried forward from fall term to spring term and expire on the last day of spring term. There is no refund for leftover DCB.
May I pay cash in the University Dining Hall or Student Center Food Court?
Yes. You will be charged sales tax if you pay cash rather than use your DCB.
What are the University Dining Hall door rates?
Breakfast: $9.25; Lunch & Dinner: $10.95
What if I do not use all of my meal swipes?
You are actually purchasing the ability to enter the University Dining Hall a number of times. There is no refund for unused meal swipes and all swipes expire at the end of each term.
What if I have food allergies or a medical condition?
If you have a food allergy or are in need of dietary assistance please contact:
Director of Disability Services & Educational Access, Bridget Smith disabilityservices@harding.edu
What if I am sick?
Residents who are unable to make it to a dining area due to illness or injury may have another person pick up a meal for them. Please notify your RLC if this service is needed.
What if I drop school?
Cost of meal plans will be due for any billing week started with a prorated refund.
What if I move out of the residence hall?
Students must notify the Business Office when a meal plan is no longer needed. Cost of meal plans will be due for any billing week started with a prorated refund.
Will my meal plan auto renew for the spring term?
Yes, dining plans will auto renew for students with housing assignments that require a dining plan. Students must notify the business office of any meal plan changes by Friday, Jan. 23, 2026.