What is a Dining Plan?
Looking for a quick and easy way to enjoy delicious meals, coffee, and snacks all over campus? Our Dining Plans have you covered! Our convenient plan includes Meal Swipes and Wavebuck$ which are loaded directly onto your Splash Card. For extra convenience, you can purchase NOLAbuck$!
No need to worry about carrying extra cards. Discover the ultimate dining experience with our Dining Plans today!
Meal Swipes
Meal swipes may be used at the Dining Room at the Malkin Sacks Commons and Green Wave Grille which both offer an all-you-care-to-eat dining experience. Students may also use their meal swipes at The Opening Bell and the Surfing Pelican.
Wavebuck$ & Nolabuck$
Spend your Wavebuck$ like cash at all dining locations on campus! From retail eateries to coffee shops and convenience stores, one Wavebuck equals $1.00. Plus, you can also use Wavebuck$ for entry to the dining halls. Wavebuck$ can be added in increments of $100 up to $1000. NOLAbuck$ can be spent like cash at specified off-campus retail locations around New Orleans. NOLAbuck$ can be added in increments of $25 up to $500.
No need to worry about losing your unused balance - any unspent Wavebuck$ and NOLAbuck$ will roll over from fall to spring if you continue your meal plan. If you do not have a spring meal plan, any extra Wavebuck$ and NOLAbuck$ will expire.
Dining Plan Benefits
Hey food lovers! You're in luck because our dining plans have you covered with a whole range of perks and benefits such as:
- Mouth-watering dishes prepared fresh from our talented culinary crew tailored just for you
- Healthy choices available all across campus
- Unforgettable themed meal events, plus exclusive deals for our dining plan members
- Casual atmosphere with wifi, TVs, music and lounge-style seating—perfect for studying or hanging out with friends.
- Dedicated True Balance allergen-friendly station at The Dining Room at Malkin Sacks Commons
- Hungry for more? Check out our amazing dining plan options.
Managing Your Plan
Additional Wavebuck$ and NOLAbuck$ can be purchased separately on the student account. Either the student or the Authorized User (AU) on the student account can log in to the E-Bill system at mealplan.tulane.edu to purchase both Wavebuck$ and NOLAbuck$.
Wavebuck$ can be added in increments of $100 up to $1000. NOLAbuck$ can be spent like cash at specified off-campus retail locations around New Orleans. NOLAbuck$ can be added in increments of $25 up to $500.
Key Dates
Meal Swipes Begin: Sunday, August 10, 2025 at the Dining Room at Malkin Sacks Commons
First Day of Class: Monday, August 18, 2025
No-Fee Changes Until: Friday, August 22, 2025
Final Day for Changes (with fees): Friday, August 29, 2025
