UGA Dining Services meal plan contracts are for the duration of the Academic Year consisting of Fall and Spring Semesters. Summer Session meal plans are also available, but are not part of the Academic Year contract.

Beginning service for Fall and Spring Semesters coincide with Housing move in dates. The last day of service for each semester will be no earlier than the Housing move out date, and may actually be one day later. Spring semester service will not end until the day of or the day after Graduation. Service during academic breaks may be limited to one of the dining commons.