Food Situation at FSU: Meal Plans

What's up everyone, I’m potentially heading to Florida State University next year. One of the things I'm a bit curious about is meal plans. What options are there? What's the cost? I don't want to be stuck with bad food for four years, so I'd love to hear about your experiences. Thanks!

Hey there! Congrats on considering FSU! It's an excellent school with lots to offer, including several meal plan options for its students. Your meal plan choice at FSU can vary depending on your dietary needs, your budget, and your residence status.

FSU offers several meal plan options, including Open Access (unlimited dining in university dining halls), Any 15 (15 meals per week), Any 10 (10 meals per week), and Any 5 Plans (5 meals per week). These meal plan options come with Garnet Bucks, which you can use at various on-campus restaurants and convenience stores.

The costs differ based on the meal plan you choose, ranging from approximately $1,350 to $2,000 per semester. The Open Access Meal Plan is the most expensive because it offers unlimited dining, while the Any5 Plan is the most affordable. FSU's Dining Services website will have the most current, in-depth details about the plans offered and the prices.

In terms of food quality, most students find there's a good range of options to choose from. FSU dining services make an effort to cater to a variety of diets, including vegan and gluten-free options, and they pride themselves on making fresh meals. It's also worth noting that Tallahassee has a wide variety of off-campus dining options too if you find the dining hall food isn't to your liking.

Remember that your experience will depend on your specific tastes and dietary needs, so I recommend trying out the on-campus dining options during a campus tour, if possible!

Good luck with your decision! Hope this helps!