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.
Our meal plans were designed for every kind of student, and we’re here to help you make an informed decision. You’re in control! Whatever you choose, rest assured that quality is at the core of everything we do. With an ever-present focus on craftsmanship, our daily offerings will always be made-from-scratch. You’ll enjoy fresh, consciously sourced food with a focus on seasonal items, a wide variety of delicious and healthy meals, build-your-own meal concepts, and special options for every diet. We’re here to nourish, comfort, and excite through our food offerings every single day. We can’t wait to serve you!
2025-2026 Meal Plan Options
Purchase Extra Dollars
MeaL plan options
Select a meal plan to view more details.
PIO 19 MEAL PLAN
$3,032 per Semester | $35 Dining Dollars
Up to 3 meals per day, 19 maximum per week
Gilman Dining Hall, Izzy's, Cinco, Pioneer Pit Stop
Who best fits into this plan? Students living on campus and eating three full meals plus snacks in Gilman Dining Hall every day.
PIO 14 MEAL PLAN
$2,927 per Semester | $75 Dining Dollars
Up to 3 meals per day, 14 maximum per week
Gilman Dining Hall, Izzy`s, Cinco, Pioneer Pit Stop
Who best fits into this plan? Students who prefer that we do most of the cooking for them! No grocery store trips, no cooking or messy dishes. We’re your home kitchen!
As a default, freshmen are automatically placed on the Pio 14 Plan with the option to upgrade to the Pio 19 Plan during enrollment.
PIO 10 MEAL PLAN
$2,881 per semester | $200 Dining Dollars
Up to 3 meals per day, 10 maximum per week
Gilman Dining Hall, Izzy`s, Cinco, Pioneer Pit Stop
Who best fits into this plan? Students who typically eat at least one to two full meals per day on campus.
The Pio 10 Plan would also fit someone who likes to eat more meals on campus during the week and fewer meals on the weekend.
50/50 MEAL PLAN
$572 per semester | $50 Dining Dollars
Extra Dollars
Purchase Extra DollarsExtra Dollars are pre-paid funds loaded to your student ID for food and beverage purchases at any of our campus dining locations. It’s like having a debit card for food – allowing you to see the remaining balance each time you make a purchase.
Extra Dollar Benefits:
- FLEXIBILITY: Use for full meals, snacks, your morning latte, or anything in between
- CONVENIENCE: No need to carry cash!
- SPEED: Check out quickly with this method of payment
- GIFT OF FOOD: Family and friends can easily add Extra Dollar funds to your account
- TAX-FREE: Extra Dollars purchases are not taxed, saving you more money!
- The balance carries over from semester to semester. Additional Extra Dollars can be added at any time using a debit or credit card. Please allow one business day for funds to be available.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Where can I use a Meal Exchange?
If you purchase any Dining Plan, you are eligible to use Meal Swipes at Gilman Dining Hall, Cinco, Izzy’s, and the Pioneer Pit Stop.
What are Dining Dollars?
Dining Dollars are included with each meal plan and act like a debit account for meals, snacks, and beverages at any of our campus dining locations. You can add extra dollars to your account in the Dining Services office on the upper level of the Gilman Student Center.
Can I change my Meal Plan?
Dining Plans may be changed up to the last day students can drop/add classes each semester. Dining plans are then closed until the next semester, without exception.
Can I treat a friend to a meal on my meal plan?
Meal swipes can only be used by the person to whom the meal plan belongs. Dining dollars CAN be shared, and you may treat a friend with them.
What do I do if my dining dollars run low?
You can add "extra dollars" to your account anytime online here.
What do I do if I have a food allergy or dietary restriction?
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.