Dining Services
Wildcat Bucks Blocks
Off-Campus Living, On-Campus Convenience
Whether you're on campus all day or just dropping in for a lecture, CWU's Wildcat Bucks Blocks are built to fit your schedule. With multiple tiers to choose from, you can pick the plan that matches how often you're here - our lowest tier is great for grabbing your daily coffee, while the upper tiers offer enough balance for regular meals throughout the week.Best of all, Wildcat Bucks Blocks are billed directly to your student account, making them eligible to be covered by financial aid.
Every Wildcat Bucks Block comes with same 10% discount on all dining purchases made with your plan, helping you save on coffee, snacks, and meals throughout the quarter.
Wildcat Bucks Blocks Tiers
Choose the perfect plan for your lifestyle with our three-tier options and enjoy 10% off at the register!
- Tier 1: $600
- Tier 2: $400
- Tier 3: $200
The Wildcat Bucks from your selected Tier are conveniently loaded onto your CWU Connection Card, giving you seamless access to all on-campus dining locations. As long as you enroll before the add/drop deadline, the cost can be charged directly to your student account.
Once your plan is selected, the full balance will be available on your Connection Card at the start of the quarter. If you use up your Wildcat Bucks early, you can add Wildcat Bucks at any time—no extra fees or hassle.
If your meal plan is not the right fit for you, please feel free to change it during the add/drop period. To change your Wildcat Bucks Blocks selection, please email concard@cwu.edu, visit the Connection Card Office at the SURC Information Desk, or launch the Wildcat Bucks Blocks Application during Add/Drop period.
Wildcat Bucks Blocks selections and plan changes will be open from January 5th through January 12th.
Launch Wildcat Bucks Blocks AppFAQs
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What’s the difference between Wildcat Bucks and regular Meal Plans?
Meal Plans are only available to those living on-campus whereas Wildcat Bucks are available to everyone.
Wildcat Bucks offer a flat 10% discount at all on-campus dining locations. The Residential Meal Plans collect a portion of the funds early for overhead, but this is off-set by a range of 25-65% discounts at select on-campus dining locations.
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When are the add/drop periods?
Fall 2025: August 1st – September 30, 2025
Winter 2026: December 15, 2025 – January 12, 2026
Spring 2026: March 23 – April 6, 2026
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Who do I contact for more information about Wildcat Bucks Blocks?
Please email concard@cwu.edu or visit the Connection Card Office at the SURC Information Desk for more details about Wildcat Bucks Blocks.
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Are the Wildcat Bucks Blocks available to those who are second, third, or fourth year students who are residing in Residence Halls?
No. Students residing in traditional residence halls, where a meal plan is required, would still need to select from one of the traditional residence hall meal plans.
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Can a student opt out of the auto-renewal from the start of the request when they are selecting the plan?
No. However, students can modify or cancel their plan during the quarterly add/drop dates by logging into the Wildcat Bucks Block Application.
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If a student requests a Wildcat Bucks Block, how soon are the funds loaded and available for use on their connection cards?
Funds will be added to the student’s connection card within 48 hours of the request to add the plan (form submittal). Requests need to be received prior to the add/drop date. Students may see the funds available on their connection card as soon as the next business day.
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Are the Wildcat Bucks Blocks refundable?
Wildcat Bucks do not expire, and any unused dollars will automatically roll over to the next quarter. They are also refundable if needed.
Please note:
- A dormancy fee is charged if an account is inactive for one year.
- If the balance is under $10 at that time, the entire balance will be deducted instead of a fee.
- After the initial deduction, a $10 dormancy fee will be applied every 6 months of continued inactivity.
For the most up-to-date details, visit the Wildcat Bucks page.
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