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 2026-2027
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*: $3,645
Minimum Requirement: For first-year students in housing for the full academic year.
Eligibility:
- All residents in housing; first-years, sophomores, juniors, seniors, graduate students.
- All commuter students.
*Semester Plans are valid for one semester only. Any unused meals remaining at the end of the Fall or Spring semester will be forfeited.
Gold Plan
Gold Plan Details:
- 10 Meal swipes per week (3 max per day)
- $150 Bison Bucks per semester – used on/off campus
- $175 Dining Dollars per semester – used on campus only
- 5 guest/bonus meals per semester
Rate Per Semester*: $3,400
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.
*Semester Plans are valid for one semester only. Any unused meals remaining at the end of the Fall or Spring semester will be forfeited.
Silver Plan
Silver Plan Details:
- 90 Meal swipes per semester (3 max per day)
- $300 Bison Bucks per semester – used on/off campus
- $150 Dining Dollars per semester – used on campus only
- 5 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.
*Semester Plans are valid for one semester only. Any unused meals remaining at the end of the Fall or Spring semester will be forfeited.
Bronze Plan
Bronze Plan Details:
- 45 Meal swipes at Lombard Dining Hall
- $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 Block*: $965
Minimum Requirement: n/a
Eligibility:
- All graduate assistants in housing.
- All commuter students.
*Block Plans roll over from the Fall semester to the Spring semester. Students may also purchase additional block plans as needed.
Nickel Plan
Nickel Plan Details:
- 25 Meal swipes at Lombard Dining Hall
- $75 Bison Bucks per semester – used on/off campus
Rate Per Block*: $365
Minimum Requirement: n/a
Eligibility: All commuter students
*Block Plans roll over from the Fall semester to the Spring semester. Students may also purchase additional block plans as needed.
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.
