<p>I can go a few weeks without eating at the dining halls, so the incentives always seemed to come quick. There are occasionally some promotions for upgrading, but there are more for those who didn’t previously sign up for a meal plan. One of my friends negotiated a gift of 2 coupon books and 10 free meal certificates in return for signing up for the 160 meal plan.</p>
<p>Pro Tip: if a student signs up for a meal plan after they confirm their schedule, they have until September or October to pay for it, November if you include the credit card grace period.</p>