Residents

Our meal plans are designed to meet the unique needs of Oberlin students, who are required to purchase a meal plan. Our plans come with varying amounts of meal swipes to be used primarily in the Dining Halls, and Flex Dollars, which is a declining balance account similar to a debit card. Each plan also comes with the meal exchange option available at select retail dining locations for a predefined entree, side and beverage option. Multiple meal plan options are available for you to choose from based on your dining preferences and needs.

Plan Name Meals Flex Dollars Cost per Semester Meal Exchange Available
GOYEO 28 Meals per Week $200 $5215 Yes
Gold 21 Meals per Week $600 $5215 Yes
Cardinal (On-Campus Students Only) 7 Meals per Week $100 $2895 Yes

Apartments and Condos

Available to upperclassmen and seniors living in apartment. These meal plan options provide flexible access to all dining locations across campus, with meal swipes and Bonus Dollars to fit a variety of dining preferences and lifestyles. 

Plan Name Meals Bonus Dollars Cost per Semester Meal Swipes Available?
Plan Name # of meals $ $ per semester Yes

Commuters

Commuter plans are only available to students who do not live on campus. Our commuter plans are value oriented and designed specifically for our students who may not spend as much time on campus as residents. Commuter plans come with meal swipes, Bonus Dollars and the meal exchange option.

Plan Name Meals Bonus Dollars Cost per Semester Meal Swipes Available?
Plan Name # of meals $ $ per semester Yes

Faculty & Staff

Our Faculty & Staff plans come with meal swipes to be used in the Dining Hall and Bonus Dollars to be used in our many retail dining locations. 

Plan Name Meals Bonus Dollars Cost per Semester Meal Swipes Available?
Plan Name # of meals $ $ per semester No

Meal Exchange

One meal exchange equals one set meal which varies by retail location.

Think of a meal swipe as your "ticket" to a meal at an event - they do not have a dollar value.


DeCafe & Market, Sky Bar, Rathskeller

One entrée, one side, one beverage (canned soda, canned sparkling water,

carton of milk, carton of juice, hot coffee/tea)


Umami

One entrée (regular sushi or small hot bowl) and one beverage (canned soda,

canned sparkling water, carton of milk, carton of juice, hot coffee/tea)


Azariah’s Café

A) One specialty drink

B) One avocado toast/bagel with one regular drink (iced or hot)

C) One entrée with one side and one regular drink (iced or hot)

Monday

1:00pm-2:00pm


Tuesday

1:00pm-2:00pm


Wednesday

1:00pm-2:00pm


Thursday

1:00pm-2:00pm


Friday

1:00pm-2:00pm


FAQs

  • When do my meal swipes reload?

    Meal swipes are alloted weekly and reload every Monday at midnight for the upcoming week.

  • What do I get for a meal exchange at DeCafe?

    Meal Exchanges in Retail Dining locations offer a lot of flexibility from a full meal to a snack or drink. To get the most of your meal exchange opt for one entrée from the Fresh to Go options in the cooler (a sandwich, salad, or wrap), a side (anything from a bag of chips, a banana, overnight oats, fresh veggies, or cheese and grapes). You may also get one upgraded item at no additional charge for a meal exchange. Upgraded items are marked on the shelf labels as +1, +2, or +3

  • How do you handle allergens in your kitchens? How do I safely eat on campus if I have a food allergy?

    Clarity Kosher Kitchen is a fully Top 9 Allergen Free kitchen. There is also  an allergen-free station in Stevenson and allergen-free Fresh-to-Go cooler in DeCafe. We’re happy to meet with any students who have specific dietary needs or questions about food preparation or ingredients to determine how we can best meet their needs. 

  • What halal options are there?

    We have a new station at Stevenson that has items made with simple ingredients and always features halal chicken (in addition to a rice, stewed beans, and steamed vegetable).

    Additionally, all of our chicken breast throughout campus is halal as well as the crispy chicken tenders at the Rathskeller. In addition to chicken, all of our lamb and ground beef served on campus are also halal. If you have questions about halal foods on campus please ask a manager or text our “Talk-to-the-Manager” line at 440.737.3222

  • What does “gluten sensitive” mean?

    “Gluten sensitive” means that the food item is made without any gluten-containing products but was produced in a kitchen that contains gluten. We follow the same protocols as any other food allergen to mitigate cross-contact as well as utilize a “purple kit” specifically to prepare gluten sensitive items. 

  • Does my Flex roll over?

    Unused Flex Dollars roll over from the Fall semester into the Spring semester but do not carry over into the next academic year.

  • Can I suggest specific items at DeCafe?

    Yes! We love to hear your suggestions! Feel free to stop in the DeCafe office and ask Matt, our Retail Director, for the item you're hoping to see. You can also text us at 440.737.3222 to make suggestions. You can also arrange to purchase full cases/bulk products. 

  • Where can I get a breakfast sandwich?

    Breakfast sandwiches are available at DeCafe and SkyBar Monday-Friday 7:30am - 10am