Meal Plans
First-Year Meal Plan Requirement
All students entering SHSU within 1 year of high school are required to reside on-campus and purchase a University Resident Meal Plan their first year of college, usually fall and spring semesters.
Meal Plan Contract Terms and Conditions
Prospective and current students are strongly encouraged to review the terms of the Meal Plan contract carefully. By submitting the contract online, students agree to the terms outlined in the documents below. It is important to understand these details, as they cover key information on student responsibilities, cancellation process and refund deadlines.
Cancellation of Contract
Refund Deadlines Before Start of Contract Period
First-Year students with approved meal plan waivers will receive a full refund of meal plan prior to the beginning of the term. First-year students without approved meal plan waiver will have dining charges added to their fee statement prior to the beginning of the term.
Upperclassmen students may add and cancel the meal plan in full with no penalty prior to the beginning of the term.
Contract Termination After Start of Contract Period
Students who request a contract termination after the term has begun will need to apply to terminate the contract. Meal Plan Contract Termination forms are available in the Residence Life Office.
Meal Plan Termination Refunds
If early termination is approved, the student will follow the dining refund schedule as published below.
Early termination of the meal plan contract will be cause for immediate cancellation of the associated Bearkat Bucks. If the student has used part or all of the Bearkat Bucks and thereafter cancels the meal plan prior to the conclusion of the semester, Bearkat Bucks will be prorated through the end of the day that the cancellation occurs. The student is required to reimburse the University for any Bearkat Bucks used over the allotted amount.