Signing up for housing and meals can be done through MyIUP.
Off-Campus Meal Signups and Adding Flex
Off-campus students can sign up for a meal plan by clicking where indicated in the example below. To get to this screen:
In the MyIUP portal:
- Log in to and go to Discover. Search for "dining." On the Housing and Dining card, click on Housing and Dining Portal (StarRez).
- Choose the Off Campus Meal Plan tab.
- Click on Apply next to the semester you are interested in signing up for.
- Choose a meal plan and click Save and Continue.
Note that Dining Flex is not the same as the Crimson Cash account which is used for vending, laundry, and printing.
To add Flex:
In the MyIUP portal:
- Log in to and go to Discover. Search for "flex."
- On the Housing and Dining card, click on Add Flex Dining Dollars.
If you have any questions, please email iup-dining@iup.edu
Need a Job?
The dining service hires many students each semester to work in the various dining facilities. For more information about available positions, contact personnel at any dining location. Job possibilities include cashier or checker, cleaning tables/floors, food preparation/serving, cleaning dishes, general labor, and student manager.