We offer meal plans for students on and off campus. All options also include Knight Bucks to use at Peet's Coffee Shop and Johnny's Cafe. Explore our options to find a plan that fits your needs.
All student meal plans and Knight Bucks expire at the end of the semester.
Meal plan overview (2026–2027)
Compare features, costs, and eligibility for our meal plan options at Calvin. See below for notes and definitions.
Core 21 Meal Plan
- $3,850 per semester
- 21 meals per week*
- Available to all students
Core 17 Meal Plan
- $3,605 per semester
- 17 meals per week*
- Available to all students
Core 14 Meal Plan
- $3,180 per semester
- 14 meals per week*
- Available to all students except first-years
Core 10 Meal Plan
- $2,500 per semester
- 10 meals per week*
- Available to all students except first-years
Core 5 Meal Plan
- $1,250 per semester
- 5 meals per week*
- Available to KE and off-campus students
Knollcrest 60 Block Meal Plan
- $1000 per semester
- 60 meals per semester (approx. 3 per week)*
- Available to KE and off-campus students
Joust 30 Block Meal Plan
- $500 per semester
- 30 meals per semester (approx. 2 per week)*
- Available to KE and off-campus students
* Select Meal Plans include flex and guest meals (as part of the total meal count), and/or additional Knight Bucks. Complete details and definitions below.
Meal plan details (2026–2027)
| Core Plan | Total meals | Flex meals included | Guest passes included | Knight Bucks | Cost per semester | Available to students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core 21 Meal Plan | 21 meals per week | 3 per week | 2 per week | 160 per semester | $3,850 | all students |
| Core 17 Meal Plan | 17 meals per week | 2 per week | 2 per week | 125 per semester | $3,605 | all students |
| Core 14 Meal Plan | 14 meals per week | 2 per week | 2 per week | 80 per semester | $3,180 | all students except first-years |
| Core 10 Meal Plan | 10 meals per week | 2 per week | 2 per week | 70 per semester | $2,500 | all students except first-years |
| Core 5 Meal Plan | 5 meals per week | 1 per week | None | 35 per semester | $1,250 | KE and off-campus students |
| Knollcrest 60 Block Meal Plan | 60 meals per semester (approx. 3 per week) | None | None | 30 per semester | $1000 | KE and off-campus students |
| Joust 30 Block Meal Plan | 30 meals per semester (approx. 2 per week) | None | None | 15 per semester | $500 | KE and off-campus students |
Definitions and FAQ
Flex meals are meal equivalencies that can be used at Johnny's Café or Peet's Coffee. They are optional to use, and count toward the plan’s total meals.
All Core Plans include Flex Meals (see above).
The Knollcrest and Joust plans do not include Flex meals.
A student with a Core Plan may use a guest meal for a guest that visits the dining hall with them. They are optional to use, and count toward the plan’s total meals.
Most Core Plans include guest meals (see below). The Core 5 Plan does not include guest meals.
The Knollcrest and Joust plans do not have designated Guest Meals. Students with these plans can use all of their meals as they see fit, whether for their own entry or for a guest.
Guests can always visit the dining hall by paying the walk-in rate.
Knight Bucks are included with every meal plan and can be used at Peet's Coffee and Johnny's Cafe. You can't purchase extra Knight Bucks. Instead, you can upload additional Dining Dollars.
All Knight Bucks expire at the end of the semester.
With the Core plans, meals reset weekly with no daily limits.
With the Knollcrest and Joust block plans, meals can be used throughout the semester with no daily or weekly limits.
and include two flex meals and one guest pass per week. Flex meals and guest passes are optional and count toward the plan's total meals per week, if used.
Changes to meal plans can be made until the first Friday of each semester. After that date, plans can only be added or increased. To change your meal plan,
Dining Dollars are a debit card system accessed through your ID card. They can be used at all dining locations. Simply connect your debit or credit card and upload money through the .
Dining Dollars do not expire.
All meal plans and Knight Bucks expire at the end of the semester. Dining Dollars do not expire.
Faculty, staff, and walk-in rates
Faculty and staff meals
Load money through the Transact App, use your ID to pay by the meal, and enjoy!
The faculty/staff rate is $10 per meal.
- Download the Transact Mobile App ( or ) or go to .
- Enter credentials to access payment portal.
- Select "add money," enter deposit amount, and pay.
- Use your ID to purchase meal.
Walk-in rates
| Meal | Guest | Child (age 5-11) |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | $13 | $8 |
| Lunch | $17 | $10 |
| Dinner | $17.50 | $11 |
Children ages 0-4 eat free.