CSUB Meal Plan Information
Housing Students
Students living in CSUB Housing receive a meal plan included with housing fees, loaded directly to their CSUB Runner ID card. Each plan includes a mix of weekly meals and guest passes usable at the Runner Cafe. Dining Dollars are included in the Unlimited 7 Meal Plan and the Weekly 10 Meal Plan and can be used across campus.
Included Meal Plan Options
Students choose one of the following plans:
· 14 Meals/Week + 5 Guest Meals
· 10 Meals/Week + $500 Dining Dollars + 5 Guest Meals
· Unlimited 7 Meal plan with Unlimited Meals 7 days per week + $100 Dining Dollars + 5 Guest Meals
Meal swipes reset weekly and do not roll over. Dining Dollars roll over from fall to spring and expire at the end of the academic year.
Students may switch to a different on-campus plan by contacting CSUB Housing or the CSUB Dining Team via email. The deadline to change meal plans is September 5th.
Dining Dollars-Only Plans
Perfect for occasional meals, snacks, or coffee runs:
· Student Metropolitan Meal Plan – $25
· Metropolitan Meal Plan – $100 + $10 Bonus Dollars
Dining Dollars roll over from fall to spring and expire at the end of the academic year.
Dining Dollars can be added or reloaded at any time during the semester for maximum convenience.
Faculty and Staff Metropolitan Meal Plans
CSUB Faculty and Staff can also participate in campus dining with a customizable meal plan tailored to their schedules and preferences. Dining Dollars can be added throughout the semester and are used at on-campus retail locations, food trucks, and concession stands. All funds are loaded to the CSUB Runner ID card and deducted with each use. Dining Dollars roll over from fall to spring and expire at the end of the academic year.
What if I lose my Student ID?
Report your Student ID to the RunnerCard office as soon as you notice it missing. Your remaining Metropolitan Meal Plan balance will transfer over to your new ID.
Check your balance on your receipt or by using the Grubhub app. Link your CSUB ID to the app for real-time updates. A step-by-step guide is available under the Mobile Ordering tab.
If your Metropolitan Meal Plan is running low, you can reload Diing Dollars at any time.
If your Runner ID is lost, report it to the RunnerCard Office immediately. Your remaining balance will transfer to your new card.
Managing Your Plan
Check your balance on your receipt or by using the Grubhub app. Link your CSUB ID to the app for real-time updates. A step-by-step guide is available under the Mobile Ordering tab.
If your Metropolitan Meal Plan is running low, you can reload Flex Dollars at any time.
If your Runner ID is lost, report it to the RunnerCard Office immediately. Your remaining balance will transfer to your new card.
Key Dates
- Fall Meal Plans Begin: August 24th for dinner service
- Spring Meal Plans Begin: January 19
- Meal Plan Change Deadline for Fall 2025 Semester: September 5th
- All meal plans expire at the end of the academic year
- Dining Dollars roll over from fall to spring
