Plan Options

2023-2024 Meal Plans: Emporia State University offers three meal plan options for students. All students who live on campus are required to have one of three resident meal plans. Students who live off campus may purchase any meal plan. Prices listed on this site are on a per semester basis. If you have questions or need assistance please call our dining office at (620) 341-5907. More information can also be viewed on the Emporia State University Dining Services Page.

Need to add Hornet Bucks to your Hornet Card?

Head to the ID office in the Memorial Union and add Hornet Bucks with cash, check, or debit/credit card. You may also call the ID Office at (620) 341-5859 with your student ID number and put money on your Hornet Card using a credit card. Funds can be added in any increment.

  • All-Access Plan - $2,121.00 per semester
    This meal plan allows you unlimited access to the Hornets Nest as well as 5 guest meal swipes per semester.  You may enter the Hornets Nest as frequently as your wish during hours of operation, with no restrictions on the number of personal meals you may eat per day or the number of times you may enter the Hornets Nest per week. 
This plan also includes $125 Dining Dollars per semester, and is already included in the price of the plan.  Dining Dollars can be used at any dining location, including the Hornets Nest, Hornet Express, SubConnection, and Starbucks. 

  • Block 150 Meal Plan - $2,121.00 per semester
    This plan allows you 150 meals per semester in the Hornets Nest. You may enter the Hornets Nest as frequently as you wish during hours of operation.  This allows flexibility on the number of personal meals you may eat per day or week.  
This plan also includes $325 Dining Dollars per semester, and is already included in the price of the plan. Dining Dollars can be used at any dining location, including the Hornets Nest, Hornet Express, SubConnection, and Starbucks.
 
Transfers and returning students can choose from the above options or the option below:
  • Block 65 Meal Plan - $1,377.00 per semester
    This plan allows you 65 meals per semester in the Hornets Nest. You may enter the Hornets Nest as frequently as you wish during hours of operation. This allows flexibility on the number of personal meals you may eat per day or week. 
This plan also includes $275 Dining Dollars per semester and is already included in the price of the plan. Dining Dollars can be used at any dining location, including the Hornets Nest, Hornet Express, SubConnection, and Starbucks.
 
  • The Commuter Plan - $515 per semester
The Commuter Plan is available to any member of the campus community (students, faculty, and staff). Commuter Plans are sold on a semester-by-semester basis. The plan includes a total of 75 meals that can be used in the Hornets Nest, Hornet Express, SubConnection, and Starbucks. If the cost of the meal exceeds $7 in any retail location, the buyer will need to pay the difference.