What is a Meal Plan?
A Meal Plan unlocks delicious meals, coffee, snacks, and more, at two locations across campus. Your Meal Plan includes Meal Swipes and Munch Money, conveniently loaded onto your Petrel Pass. No need to carry additional cards or cash! Check out our Meal Plan Guide to learn more about our meal plans and the Oglethorpe Dining program!
Meal Swipes
Meal Swipes give you access to our all-you-care-to-eat dining hall, The Petrel’s Nest.
Munch Money
Munch Money may be used at any Oglethorpe University Dining location. Visit our locations page for location information, including dining hall menus and hours of operation.Meal Plan Benefits
With your meal plan, you receive many benefits and perks, including:
- Quality food made fresh by our culinary team, with a variety of menu options personalized the way you like
- Healthy dining choices
- Special events with themed meals and exclusive offers for meal plan members
To-go meals: Opt-in to our OZZI Reusable To-Go Container program at Petrel's Nest!
Managing Your Plan
There are two ways you can check your Meal Swipes and Munch Money balance:
1. On your receipt after a purchase at any dining location
2. Stop by the Dining Office, located in Petrel's Nest, open Monday - Friday, 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Munch Money running low? No problem! Add more Munch Money now!
Key Dates
Fall 2023
| August 25-27 | New Student Orientation & Welcome Weekend |
| August 27 | Residence Halls Open for Returning Students |
| August 28 | First Day of Classes |
| August 28 | Meal Plan Change Period Opens (Greek and Gables only) |
| Aug 28 - Sept 4 | Welcome Week |
| September 1 | Meal Plan Change Period Closes (Greek and Gables only) |
| September 4 | Labor Day - No Classes |
| October 16-17 | Fall Break - No Classes |
| November 7 | Election Day - No Classes |
| November 22-24 | Thanksgiving Holiday - No Classes |
| December 5 | Last Day of Classes |
| December 6-12 | Final Exams |
