Welcome to the First-Year Dining Experience at Georgia Tech!
Navigating campus for the first time can be challenging. At Tech Dining we’re here to help you make the most of your dining experience during your first year on campus. From meal plan details and choosing the best option for you to preparing for move-in and wrapping up your semester, this page is your go-to guide.
Explore the resources available on the menu bar to ensure a smooth and delicious start to your journey at Georgia Tech. If you have any questions after browsing this site, feel free to reach out to us here.
Bon appétit, and welcome to campus!
First-Year Meal Plan Requirement
All First-Year Students living on campus are required to have one of the First-Year Meal Plans. A required first-year college meal plan provides students with consistent, nutritious meals, ensuring they maintain a healthy diet while adjusting to campus life. It eliminates the stress of grocery shopping, meal preparation, and budgeting for food, allowing students to focus on academics, social connections, and extracurricular activities. Meal plans also foster a sense of community by encouraging students to dine together, helping them build friendships and integrate into campus culture. Additionally, dining halls accommodate diverse dietary needs and provide a variety of meal options, promoting balanced eating habits. By offering convenience, reliability, and social engagement, a required meal plan supports students’ overall well-being and success during their transition to college.
To ensure that you have a seamless dining experience during the first year, we highly suggest that you review all of the information on these pages.
Housing Selection and Meal Plan Sign Up
Student’s Planning to Live ON Campus
- Meal Plans are Mandatory
- Review meal plan options
- Select Meal Plan choice through the MyHousing Portal when you sign up for housing.
- All First Year Students that do not select a meal plan before Week of Welcome will be defaulted to the First Year Unlimited Dining Plan.
Student’s Planning to Live OFF Campus
- Meal Plans are NOT Mandatory but are advised.
- Review meal plan options
- Select Meal Plan choice through the Tech Eats Meal Plan Portal or App.
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How do I change my meal plan or sign up after the housing deadline?
After the housing deadline, all fall plans are loaded to the your account and can be viewed through the TechEats meal plan portal.
If you are living on campus, you can switch between the two First Year Meal Plans.
If you are living off campus, you can choose any meal plan.
Time Remaining to Make Changes to Your Fall Meal Plan
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Meal Plan Sign Up FAQs
Do I have to sign up in MyHousing? (On Campus Students)
You do not have to use MyHousing to sign up for your meal plan, however, we highly suggest that you do. This is the most seamless way to ensure that the correct meal plan is placed on your account.
Can I change my meal plan choice after the deadline?
Unfortunately, you cannot. Once the first day of service begins, meal plans cannot be changed. Please ensure that you make your final choice prior to the deadline. Keep in mind that this deadline is the first day of service, which is not the first day of classes. Meal plan service always starts prior to the beginning of classes. All deadlines can be found on our Key Dates page.
Which First Year Meal Plan is the best?
It is a matter of preference for each student. 
Each plan has its own advantages and drawbacks.
First Year Unlimited Meal Plans
This meal plan is great if you do not want to have to worry about worrying if you will have enough meal swipes to make it through the semester. You can eat in the dining halls whenever and however much you would like.
First Year Flex Plan
This meal plan is a good option for students that want to be able to move around campus freely and not have to make it back to the dining halls for every meal. With this plan, you will have to ensure that you manage your swipes and dining dollars so you do not run out during the semester.