Dining on Campus
Residence LifeNichols College Dining provides an ideal dining experience where you’ll find great food, familiar faces, and comfortable atmospheres. Our world-class food service provider, American Dining Creations, offers something for everyone whether that be fresh pizza, a salad bar, or homemade brownies. We even have an in-house Sports Nutritionist that can work with you to discuss individual needs and customize your diet.
For students looking to explore beyond campus, we have the Bison Bucks program, which allows you to use your student card to make purchases at select local establishments within walking distance, Sturbridge Coffee Roasters and Park ‘N Shop. Parents, you can add more Bison Bucks to your student’s cards at BisonBucks.com.
Check out the daily menu to see what’s being offered! And follow Nichols Dining on Instagram and Twitter to stay up-to-date with news and events (Bonus: There’s yummy food pictures).
Dining Plan Options
Platinum Plan
Platinum Plan Details:
- 19 Meal swipes per week (3 max per day)
- $50 Bison Bucks per semester – used on/off campus
- $50 Dining Dollars per semester – used on campus only
- 3 guest/bonus meals per semester
Rate Per Semester: $3,575
Minimum Requirement: For first-year students in housing.
Eligibility:
- All residents in housing; first-years, sophomores, juniors, seniors, graduate students.
- All commuter students.
Gold Plan
Gold Plan Details:
- 10 Meal swipes per week (3 max per day)
- $100 Bison Bucks per semester – used on/off campus
- $125 Dining Dollars per semester – used on campus only
- 5 guest/bonus meals per semester
Rate Per Semester: $3,350
Minimum Requirement: For sophomores, juniors, and seniors in non-apartment style housing.
Eligibility:
- For sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students in housing.
- All commuter students.
Silver Plan
Silver Plan Details:
- 80 Meal swipes per semester (3 max per day)
- $250 Bison Bucks per semester – used on/off campus
- $100 Dining Dollars per semester – used on campus only
- 2 guest/bonus meals per semester
Rate Per Semester: $2,400
Minimum Requirement: For sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students in the copper beech apartments.
Eligibility:
- For sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students in the copper beech apartments.
- All commuter students.
Bronze Plan
Bronze Plan Details:
- 45 Meal swipes per semester (3 max per day)
- $75 Bison Bucks per semester – used on/off campus
- $75 Dining Dollars per semester – used on campus only
- 3 guest/bonus meals per semester
Rate Per Semester: $950
Minimum Requirement: n/a
Eligibility:
- All graduate assistants in housing.
- All commuter students.
Nickle Plan
Bronze Plan Details:
- 25 Meal swipes per semester (3 max per day)
- $50 Bison Bucks per semester – used on/off campus
Rate Per Semester: $350
Minimum Requirement: n/a
Eligibility: All commuter students
Commuter Meal Plan Request Form
- Commuter Meal Plan Request Form Commuters may request any of the meal plans offered through this form.
No Dairy? No Gluten? No Problem
Nichols Campus Dining Services can accommodate any special dietary requirements. Our staff will work with you to ensure the best dining experience.
Dining on campus provides the social experience essential to student life. It gives you the opportunity to gather with friends, take study breaks, hang out, relax and unwind after a hard day of classes and activities. Come dine at the newly-renovated Lombard Dining Hall and enjoy the comfort, convenience, outstanding food, and inviting atmosphere all designed specifically for you.
