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Answers and Advice for Choosing the a Meal Plan That’s Right For You 

You are what you eat. That’s why at Grambling State University, we’re working to offer our students options that help you be your best. Your feedback is turning Grambling State into one of the best campus dining destinations in the country.  

From 24/7 dining availability to new campus eateries, big improvements mean a big transition. Here’s how to navigate and choose from your new meal options.  

What are my meal plan options? 

Campus residents and commuters have the opportunity to choose a plan that works for them both day and night. 

Campus Resident Plans 

• Tiger 24/7 Day Silver Plan – $1,839.00 (Default Option) 
  Unlimited Access to McCall Anytime Dining/Student Engagement Commons during all operating hours plus two guest passes and $100 in Tiger Bucks per semester.  
   
• Tiger 24/7 Day Gold Plan – $1,939.00 
  Unlimited Access to McCall Anytime Dining/Student Engagement Commons during all operating hours plus four guest passes and $200 in Tiger Bucks per semester.  
   
• Tiger 24/7 Day Platinum Plan – $2,039.00 (Best Value)  
  Unlimited Access to McCall Anytime Dining/Student Engagement Commons during all operating hours plus six guest passes and $300 in Tiger Bucks per semester.  

Commuter Dining Plans:  

• Block 100 – $500.00/semester 
  100 meals per semester Monday – Friday  
   
• Block 50 – $300.00/semester 
  50 meals per semester Monday – Friday  
   
• Block 25 – $175.00/semester 
  25 meals per semester Monday – Friday  
   
• Block 10 – $80.00/semester 
  10 meals per semester Monday – Friday 
   
• Tiger 24/5 Day Plan – $1839.00   
  Unlimited Access to McCall Anytime Dining/Student Engagement Commons during all operating hours Monday – Friday, plus three guest passes and $300 in Tiger Bucks per semester. 
   

When do I select a meal plan? 
 
Meal plans become available to students who have both selected classes and have an updated housing status in BannerWeb. The Silver Meal plan is the default meal plan for all registered students living on campus or in University provided housing (Campus Evolutions/West Campus). 

What if I’m not registered? 

On-campus students who are not registered should ask about meal plan options at check-in through the Office of Campus Living and Housing.  

How do I change my meal plan? 

To change your meal plan, before September 6: 

1. Visit BannerWeb  
2. Select “Register Online” 
3. Select “Optional: Upgrade your residential meal plan to gold or platinum, or purchase a commuter plan” 
4. Follow prompts to complete  

Note: You can change/upgrade your meal plan once per semester. To find more details before you make your selection, visit https://gram.sodexomyway.com/my-meal-plan/index.  

How do I purchase a commuter meal plan? 

To purchase a commuter meal plan: 

1. Visit BannerWeb  
2. Select “Register Online” 
3. Select “Optional: Upgrade your residential meal plan to gold or platinum, or purchase a commuter plan” 
4. Follow prompts to complete commuter meal plan purchase

Note: You can change/upgrade your meal plan once a semester. To find more details before you make your selection, visit https://gram.sodexomyway.com/my-meal-plan/index. 

How do I guarantee your 24/7 access to McCall Dining services? 
 
Be sure to complete all online registration steps, paying close attention to the “Pay Tuition & Fees” segment. During this step, you must “Accept and Pay Fees” to complete the registration process and activate McCall 24/7 dining access. Then, verify that your fee sheet has a status of “Registered.” If so, you now have 24/7 access to McCall Dining services. 

The @gram1901dining team is here to help you get the most out of your meal plan. For more information, visit gram.edu/dining or call (318) 274-3252.  

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To learn more about the registration process, see this article.  

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