CSUN Dining

Meal Plan

Fall/Spring Meal Plan Information

  • Fall 2018 and Spring 2019: Annual Meal Plans start Sunday, August 26, 2018, and end Friday, May 17, 2019
  • Spring 2019 only: Meal plan begin Sunday, January 20, 2019, and end Friday, May 17, 2019
  • Fall 2019 and Spring 2020: Annual Meal Plans start Sunday, August 25, 2019, and end Friday, May 16, 2019
  • Spring 2020 only: Meal plans begin Sunday, January 19, 2020, and end Friday, May 16, 2019

Learn about the All Access Meal Plan


Please note the Meal Plan Office has moved.

We are located in the Student Housing Office on the corner of Zelzah and Lassen. This office is located in the same building that houses our two restaurants: Geronimo's and Bamboo Terrace. If you plan on visiting us in person, simply ask the front desk to speak with someone from the Meal Plan Office.

Mailing Address (Please copy exactly as is):

Student Housing Office
Attn: Meal Plan Office
17950 Lassen Street
Northridge, CA 91325-8286


How Do I Apply For A Meal Plan?

Annual Meal Plans (Fall/Spring): Meal Plans are available to all students, including those living off-campus. Annual Meal Plans start Sunday, August 25, 2019, and end Friday, May 16, 2020. Geronimo's & Bamboo Terrace will close for the summer on May 17, 2020. Students may now apply for a Meal Plan at the same time as their on-campus housing through the online Student Housing Portal until August 2019. Although you may apply for both at the same time, please note Meal Plan fees are billed and collected separately from Student Housing fees. Please do not make any payments for your Meal Plan until you see the charges posted to your CSUN myNorthridge Web Portal. If you missed the window to apply for a meal plan with your housing, you will need to submit the Meal Plan application directly to the Meal Plan office. Click here to download the Meal Plan application.  To view Meal Plan terms & conditions click herePlease Note: if your Financial Aid has been disbursed and you have received a check or E-deposit before you applied for a Meal Plan. Your Financial Aid will not take care of those fees automatically. You will be responsible for all fees posted to your Student Portal after your Financial Aid refund has been awarded. 

Spring Semester Only & Off-Campus Student Meal Plans: Students living off-campus or students applying for the Meal Plan for the Spring semester only may purchase a Meal Plan by downloading and completing the Meal Plan Application found here. You may either mail or drop it off the completed application to the Meal Plan office. We also accept applications via email, please reach out to us if we do not confirm we have received your contract. Please do not make any payments for your Meal Plan to Cash Services until you see the remaining charges for the semester posted on your CSUN myNorthridge Web Portal. Please Note: if your Financial Aid has been disbursed and you have received a check or E-deposit before you applied for a Meal Plan, your Financial Aid will not take care of those fees automatically. You will be responsible for all fees posted to your Student Portal after your Financial Aid refund has been awarded. 

Returning/Continuing Meal Plan Students: Students who have participated in the Meal Plan in the 2018-2019 academic year are eligible to receive an added perk. Click here for details or contact the Meal Plan office at mealplan@csun.edu.

Faculty / Staff: Faculty and Staff Block 10 Dining Plan can be purchased anytime directly at the Meal Plan office. Click here for more details.

For specific questions regarding meal plans, please refer to our frequently asked questions.


Which Plan Would Work Best For Me?

Select your living situation below:

Students Living in Housing Units Without a Kitchen

For students living in a non-kitchen housing, participation in the meal plan is mandatory and must select one of the following traditional Meal Plans: All-Access + 500 Dining Dollars, 10 Meal + 700 Dining Dollars, 12 Meal + 500 Dining Dollars, or 14 Meal + 300 Dining Dollar plan.

  • Deadlines: There is no deadline to purchase a meal plan, however you must have a meal plan in place prior to moving into your non-kitchen housing unit.
  • You will not be given a key or allowed to chose your room if you have not yet purchased a meal plan.
  • Once you have gone through the application and payment process, you will receive an email letting you know where and when you can pick up your meal plan card.
  • Be sure to bring your CSUN photo ID card with you when you pick up your meal plan card.
  • The sooner you get your application in, the smoother things will go once you arrive on campus.
  • Note: The initial $160.00 will be due with your application. You must make your first payment by that date. Financial aid will not cover this payment.

Students Living in Housing Units With a Kitchen

For students living in a housing unit with a kitchen, meal plans are not mandatory but are available to those who are interested.

  • The Matador Block Plans (270, 200, 25) were specially designed to be more affordable and cater to busy students living in kitchen apartments who want the option of dining at campus restaurants, in addition to cooking their meals.
  • With meals at Geronimo's/Bamboo Terrace and dining dollars for dining at other CSUN Dining facilities, it’s a perfect balance between eating at home and dining out.
  • Remember, you can only cancel a meal plan if you move off campus or withdraw from attending CSUN.
  • Deadlines: There is no deadline for signing up, so feel free to get a feel for your living situation before you apply.
  • If you are already 100% sure that you would like a meal plan, submit your application through the Student Housing Portal before the start of the semester so we can have your meal card ready for you by the time you move in to your campus housing.
  • Once you have gone through the application and payment process, you will receive an email letting you know where and when you can pick up your meal plan card. Please make sure you bring your CSUN photo ID card with you when you pick up your card.
  • Note:The first initial payment of $160.00 will be due with your application. You must make your first payment by that date. Financial aid will not cover this charge.

Students Living Off-Campus

Meal plans are also available to students who do not live in campus housing.

  • Students living off-campus are welcome to purchase any of our 6 Meals Plans, however the following Matador Block Plans are recommended:
    • Matador 270 (135 meals per semester at Geronimo's/Bamboo Terrace) + $600 Dining Dollars (300 per semester)
    • Matador 200 (100 meals per semester at Geronimo's/Bamboo Terrace) + $300 Dining Dollars (150 per semester)
    • Matador 25 (25 meals at Geronimo's to be used anytime during the academic year; no Dining Dollars are included with this plan)
  • If you are interested and would like more information, please email us at . Be sure to include your name, CSUN ID number and where you will be living while attending CSUN.
  • Deadlines: There is no deadline for signing up, so feel free to get a feel for your living situation before you apply.
  • If you are already 100% sure that you would like a meal plan, submit your application and 1st payment to the Meal Plan Office before the start of the semester so we can have your meal card ready for you by the time classes begin.
  • Once you have gone through the application and payment process, you will receive an email letting you know where and when you can pick up your meal plan card. Please make sure you bring your CSUN photo ID card with you when you pick up your card.
  • Remember, you can only cancel a meal plan if you move off campus or withdraw from CSUN.
  • Note: If you have Financial Aid, you must submit your application along with the initial $160.00 payment. Financial aid will not cover the initial $160.00 payment.

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