Discover the benefits of a CalArts meal plan! Experience a vibrant community atmosphere while savoring freshly prepared dishes crafted by our skilled executive chef. Say goodbye to meal prep stress and hello to peace of mind with our convenient on-campus dining. With easy sign-up during online registration, our meal plans offer affordability, flexibility, and promote a healthy lifestyle.

Fall 2024 Meal Plan Options

5 MEAL PLAN | 5 meals per week plus $50 flex Cost: $932 per semester

10 MEAL PLAN | 10 meals per week plus $150 flex Cost: $1,886 per semester

14 MEAL PLAN | 14 meals per week plus $150 flex Cost: $2,525 per semester

17 MEAL PLAN | 17 meals per week plus $100 flex Cost: $2,879 per semester

140 BLOCK PLAN | 140 meals to enjoy whenever you choose throughout the semester plus $150 flex Cost: $2,279 per semester

Spring 2025 Meal Plan Options

5 MEAL PLAN | 5 meals per week plus $60 flex Cost: $1,177 per semester

10 MEAL PLAN | 10 meals per week plus $170 flex Cost: $2,330 per semester

14 MEAL PLAN | 14 meals per week plus $170 flex Cost: $3,115 per semester

17 MEAL PLAN | 17 meals per week plus $100 flex Cost: $3,563 per semester

140 BLOCK PLAN | 140 meals to enjoy whenever you choose throughout the semester plus $150 flex Cost: $2,279 per semester

Meal Plan Details 2024-25

Flex Dollars 

With Flex Dollars, you can use your Student ID Card like a debit card. Every time you make a purchase, the amount is subtracted from your Flex balance. Additional Flex Dollars can be added to your account at any time by visiting or calling the Accounting Office. Commuter Flex Plans do not expire; they roll over each semester. Flex Dollars purchased as part of a Meal Plan do expire at the end of each semester.

How to Register

All Chouinard residents are required to participate in the 10 meal/week plan, you will be automatically enrolled for this meal plan and this will be reflected on your tuition bill. If you want to keep the 10 meal plan there is nothing further that needs to be done. You may upgrade this plan to a 14, 17 or block meal plan during registration each semester.

All other students must register each semester if they would like to have a meal plan or flex dollars. To register for or change a meal plan or add flex dollars, please click here and select Symplicity - Residence, then select the appropriate term Meal Plan + Flex. Once you have selected your meal plan or flex dollars, the applicable amount will be added to your student tuition statement within 3-5 business days.

If you want the meal plan charge to be included on your tuition statement be sure to complete the meal plan/flex application right away. Once Registration has ended, in order to add a meal plan or commuter flex, you will need to call our Cashier at 661-253-7846.

If you have any questions regarding the meal plans or commuter flex, please contact the Accounting Office at accounting@calarts.edu.