Students have the opportunity to modify their meal plan within the first few weeks of each semester (August 12 - August 28, 2026, and by Friday, January 19, 2027).

Students that cancel their housing contract will also have their meal plan canceled effective on the date of checking out of the residence halls. Additionally, students that withdraw from the university will receive a refund of their meal plan based on the schedule below, regardless of the number of meals eaten.

Off-campus students are always welcome to purchase a meal plan. Off-campus students who purchase a meal plan are subject to the refund schedule below. Full terms and conditions may be found here: housing.uiowa.edu/contract/mealplan. 

Fall semester

Spring semester