FAQs
If you are assigned to a traditional or suite-style room, you're required to enroll in one of the four residential dining plans (OPEN ACCESS +, OPEN ACCESS, WEEKLY 10+ or KOSHER). Each dining plan is designed to meet a variety of tastes and schedules.
What is the weekly 10+ dining plan at BU? ›
Weekly 10+
Flexible dining in more of our retail locations. The most dining points - $790 per semester. 10 visits per week to our all-you-care-to-enjoy dining halls to join friends and teammates. 10 guest swipes per semester to treat friends and family.
Do BU convenience points roll over? ›
Your Convenience Points Plan will remain in effect as long as you are an officially registered student at Boston University. Your balance of Convenience Points will be carried over from the end of one academic year to the beginning of the summer and from the end of the summer to the beginning of the next academic year.
What is the meal plan in Boston? ›
Boston traditional meal plan options are unlimited meals/week, 17 meals/week, 12 meals/week and 7 meals/week. Minimum requirements may apply based on class year and housing assignment. Students in meal plan-required housing are automatically assigned a meal plan.
Can a college force you to have a meal plan? ›
Schools may make college meal plans mandatory beyond the first year, especially for students that continue to live on campus.
Are college meal plans worth it? ›
Even if you are not required, it may be cheaper to buy a meal plan than to pay cash for your meals. Most sources of financial aid and tax-advantaged college savings plans consider meals a legitimate education-related expense.
How many credits is overloading at BU? ›
All students taking 12–18 credits are charged the basic full-time tuition. Students can overload up to a maximum of 20 credits, with each credit over 18 charged at the standard per-credit rate.
Do you keep your BU email after you graduate? ›
If you graduate from Boston University, you will have your account with Gmail indefinitely. However, other resources such as Wireless/VPN will be deprovisioned once you leave as a student. As a Staff/Faculty member, you will get access to your email (Office 365), Wireless/VPN, and BUWorks.
Do residential dining bucks roll over Boston College? ›
Meal plan funds can be spent at any of the nine qualifying on-campus dining locations during the same academic year they are purchased. Residential Dining Bucks can be used at all dining halls, specialty locations, vending machines, and GET mobile ordering. Residential Dining Bucks roll over until graduation.
What is the average price of a meal in Boston? ›
If you decide to eat out, expect to pay around $18 for a meal at an inexpensive restaurant. A three-course meal for two at a mid-range restaurant comes with an average price of $85, according to Numbeo.com.
You can choose from five different dining plans to match your schedule and personal preferences. Each plan offers a specific number of meals per week or semester in residence dining halls. It also includes dining points you can use to buy food at other campus locations and for pizza delivery.
Do you have to have a dining plan at University of Kentucky? ›
Students living in undergraduate residence halls are required to purchase a university dining plan3. For students choosing to live off campus, commuter dining plans are also available.
Who needs a meal plan? ›
Eating healthier is beneficial for everyone, but it's especially helpful for people who need to pay close attention to the foods they eat, like those with type 2 diabetes or heart disease. Having a meal plan can make healthy eating less overwhelming for these people.
Is it necessary to plan meals? ›
Whether you're trying to lose weight, or just improve your diet, meal planning is an easy step to help you reach your goals. There are numerous advantages of planning out your meals in advance that can not only save your waistline, but also improve your health.
