MEAL PLANS
College life can be challenging, but dining should be effortless. That's why all students living on campus are required to participate in a meal plan.
Meal swipes can be used for access to Estes Dining Hall for an all-you-care-to-eat meal or at Birdsong Café or Jacket Java for a bundled meal combo. Students can use as many swipes in a day as they wish. Unused swipes expire at the end of the week, and the weekly count resets at midnight each Monday. Declining Balance funds are included with meal plans and can be used to purchase à la carte retail items from campus dining locations or used in campus vending machines for snacks and beverages.
2025-2026 Meal Plan Options
plan options
Select a meal plan to view more details.
Resident Meal Plans
THE ULTIMATE
• 19 Meals per week
• $25 Declining Balance per semester
• 5 bonus meals/year
FAB 14
• 14 Meals per week
• $87.50 Declining Balance per semester
• 5 bonus meals/year
TANTALIZING 10
• 10 Meals per week
• $225 Declining Balance per semester
• 5 bonus meals/year
Commuter Meal Plans
COMMUTER
• 5 meals/week
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Who is required to have a meal plan?
In order to keep you fueled for success, all RMC students living on campus, except those living in apartments, are required to have a meal plan.
I have special dietary needs or restrictions. Is there anything for me to eat?
Yes! We understand the diverse needs of the RMC campus community and offer a variety of diet-conscious alternatives, such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free, and more at every location. We encourage you to reach out to Ian Boothman, our Executive Chef at IBoothman@parkhurstdining.com, to discuss further.
Do Flex Dollars roll over?
Yes! Flex Dollars carry over from Fall semester to Spring semester but will be forfeited at the end of the educational year.
On Campus Residents Plans
Plan A
21 Meal Swipes per week
+ $200 Meal Points per semester
21 meal swipes (all-you-care-to-eat or idealMEAL) per week plus $200 meal points to use for guest meals, retail locations and our market.
Required Plan for all residential First Years and Sophomores, also available to all Junior, Seniors and Commuters.
$3,495 per semester
Plan B
21 Meal Swipes per week
+ $200 Meal Points per semester
21 meal swipes (all-you-care-to-eat or idealMEAL) per week plus $200 meal points to use for guest meals, retail locations and our market.
Required Plan for all residential First Years and Sophomores, also available to all Junior, Seniors and Commuters.
$3,495 per semester
14 Meal Swipes per week
+ $200 Meal Points per semester
14 meal swipes (all-you-care-to-eat or idealMEAL) per week plus $200 meal points to use for guest meals, retail locations and our market.
Available to all Juniors, Seniors & Commuters. 2025-26 Rising Sophomores may also purchase this plan this year.
$3,095 per semester
Commuter Plans
Plan A
21 Meal Swipes per week
+ $200 Meal Points per semester
21 meal swipes (all-you-care-to-eat or idealMEAL) per week plus $200 meal points to use for guest meals, retail locations and our market.
Required Plan for all residential First Years and Sophomores, also available to all Junior, Seniors and Commuters.
$3,495 per semester
Plan B
21 Meal Swipes per week
+ $200 Meal Points per semester
21 meal swipes (all-you-care-to-eat or idealMEAL) per week plus $200 meal points to use for guest meals, retail locations and our market.
Required Plan for all residential First Years and Sophomores, also available to all Junior, Seniors and Commuters.
$3,495 per semester
14 Meal Swipes per week
+ $200 Meal Points per semester
14 meal swipes (all-you-care-to-eat or idealMEAL) per week plus $200 meal points to use for guest meals, retail locations and our market.
Available to all Juniors, Seniors & Commuters. 2025-26 Rising Sophomores may also purchase this plan this year.
$3,095 per semester
Staff Dining Services
Our staff members are an essential part of the Loyola community. Enjoy a variety of dining options, from quick lunches to catered events, designed just for you.