Housing Rates and Meal Plans

51�Թ�Prooffers affordable housing and meal plan options for students in the residence halls. The all-inclusive housing rate provides fully furnished suites, Internet, and all utilities costs paid. There is 24-hour staffed security monitoring with resident card access and live-in professional and student staff on-call 24 hours. Each residence hall has a common area full kitchen, activity area, free washer/dryers, and resident access to the outdoor swimming pool, basketball, and volleyball courts.

All rates listed are per semester, per resident. All rates are contingent upon 51�Թ�ProState University System (TSUS) board approval. Housing rates are subject to change. Students residing in university housing are required to purchase a meal plan.

Fall 2025 & Spring 2026

Prices are per semester

2-Person Suite, Private Bedroom: $3,377 per semester
3-Person Suite, Private Bedroom: $3,040 per semester
3-Person Suite, Shared Bedroom: $2,270 per semester

Summer 2025

2-Person Suite, Private Bedroom: $690 per term
Summer I and Summer II are separate terms.

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Meal Plans

Academic Year 2025-26

200 Meal Swipes at Brooks-Shivers Dining Hall + $350 Dining Dollars: $1,895 per semester
105 Meal Swipes at Brooks-Shivers Dining Hall + $450 Dining Dollars: $1,775 per semester
Unlimited Meal Swipes at Brooks-Shivers Dining Hall + $175 Dining Dollars: $2,095 per semester
Summer Plan: 14 weekly Meal Swipes + $75 Dining Dollars: $625 per term

Note: Meal plan pricing can change without notice. Cost of all meal plans includes required tax.

Meal Plan FAQs

What are Meal Swipes?
Meal Swipes are used throughout the semester at Brooks-Shivers Dining Hall for an all-you-care-to-eat experience. Each entry is 1 Meal Swipe.
What are Dining Dollars?
Dining Dollars are tax-free currency used at retail dining locations on campus.
Do Dining Dollar balances roll over from semester to semester?
Dining Dollar balances do roll over from Fall to Spring semester terms. However, Dining Dollar balances do not roll over from Spring to Summer/Fall or Summer to Fall terms. They expire on the last scheduled class day of the designated semester term.
Can I change my meal plan?
Meal plans can be changed up until the 12th class day of the current semester term.

Submit Meal Plan Change Request
What if I have special dietary needs?
Lamar Dining Services can accommodate many dietary needs. If you have a food allergy or need dietary assistance, their department. Lamar Dining’s culinary staff is trained to develop a delicious solution to meet your needs. However, you must select a meal plan before a request for exemption will be considered.

Residents may receive a medical exemption from the meal plan requirement upon proper supporting documentation. However, you must select a meal plan before a request for exemption will be considered.

Where can Meal Plans be used on campus?
Below are the dining locations Meal Plans can be used on campus.
Meal Swipes
Brooks-Shivers Dining Hall (Dining Dollars also accepted here)
Dining Dollars
- Setzer Student Center Food Court: Chick-fil-A, Panda Express, Smoothie King
- Starbucks in the Mary and John Gray Library
- Papa John’s Pizza in Monroe Hall
- Boomtown Square BBQ
- Market Store Locations: Setzer Student Center, Rec Center, Monroe Hall in Cardinal Village

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