NC State Dining's award-winning program offers food options that are convenient, fresh, wholesome and delicious. We have over 40 dining locations across campus, all of which accept some form of the meal plan. From traditional all-you-care-to-eat dining halls to a mix of restaurants, cafes and convenience stores, our program is designed to meet the unique needs and tastes of the campus community. 

NC State Dining hosts a number of theme meals and monotony breakers during the year, including our famous All Carolinas Meal, which features items grown or produced in North Carolina. We also host a number of cultural meals, too. 

Nutrition

We understand the diverse nutritional needs of our campus population, such as food allergies, intolerances and special dietary preferences. Our website provides nutritional information for all of our restaurants and dining halls. 

Our nutrition team and registered dietitian are nationally recognized for their efforts to make NC State one of the best campuses known for its nutrition and wellness programs.  We place a special emphasis on fresh foods and wellness while providing nutrition resources, education and awareness across campus. If you have special dietary needs and need assistance, reach out to wellfedwolfpack@ncsu.edu. 

Meal Plans

Our award-winning dining program offers a variety of food options that are convenient, fresh, diverse and delicious.  

• If you plan to live on campus and are a first-year student*, you will be able to choose between the Flex 500 and Flex 800 plan during housing registration.
• If you are a returning student or will not be living on campus and would like to have a meal plan, review your options and sign up any time.

Detailed information and a full guide on selecting a plan are available on our website. 

Plans will be active on August 11 for the fall semester and January 5 for the spring semester. If you are a returning or off-campus student, be sure to register for a plan before arriving on campus to avoid a delay in accessing your plan.

Try your plan and make any changes via our website before August 31. Be sure to re-evaluate for the spring semester to ensure your plan is right for you and make any changes by January 25.

* All first-year students (students entering college for the first time) living in on-campus housing are required to have a Flex 500 or Flex 800 meal plan their first year.  

We're Here for You

We take pride in offering quality food and services designed specifically to meet the wants and needs of students. For more information, visit NC State Dining online. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for details on special events, featured menu items, cooking demos and more.

Resources:

Meal plan options and details
Special dietary needs

Accommodations and special requests
Pack Essentials meal plan scholarships
Meal plan sign up/change portal