This is one of the most commonly asked questions. This decision has a lot to do with an individual’s eating habits and lifestyle.  We have found that for students who prefer to eat several smaller meals during the day, the Unlimited or Unlimited + meal plans are the best choice since your student will never run out of meals.  They also offer the flexibility to stop into the Dining Commons as often as you like, even if only to have a small snack or a cup of coffee.  The DC Basic Plan offers 224 meals per semester, averaging to 14 meals per week.  The DC Basic Plan is good for students who go home often on weekends, or packs their own meals when on campus.  If a student on the DC Basic Plan is running low on meals, upgrading to either Unlimited meal plan through SPIRE or the meal plan office is available at any time during the semester.