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
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Select a meal plan to view more details.
Campus Meal Plans
Unlimited Anytime Access Plan
Students must purchase an Unlimited Anytime Access Meal Plan when completing the housing application.
The Unlimited Anytime Access Plans come with $150, $250, or $350 BERG Bucks.
Commuter Block Plans
Commuter Block Plans may be purchased through our website.
10 Meal Block Plan
30 Meal Block Plan
+$80 BERG Bucks
50 Meal Block Plan
+$100 BERG Bucks
Student Flex Dollars
Flex Dollars are a supplemental declining balance fund that can be added to your meal plan; or for off-campus students, you can use Flex Dollars with, or instead of, a meal plan. They can be added at any time in amounts up to $330 at a time. Flex Dollars may not be refunded, but will roll over from the Fall to the Spring semesters and education year to education year. Accounts with no usage for one calendar year will be cancelled and any dollars remaining in the unused account will be forfeited. They may both be used in any dining facility on campus operated by Parkhurst Dining. You must use cash or credit cards to purchase alcoholic beverages at the Berg Bistro 1850. You may purchase food, but no alcoholic beverages, using Flex Dollars.
Staff & Faculty Flex Dollars
Staff and faculty can enjoy the convenience of using Flex Dollars for purchasing meals, snacks, and beverages from our campus dining locations. They may be used in any campus dining location operated by Parkhurst Dining but cannot be used for alcoholic beverages at Berg Bistro 1850.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Do Flex Dollars and BERG Bucks roll over?
Flex Dollars roll over from fall to spring semester. Accounts with no usage for one calendar year will be canceled and any dollars remaining in the unused account will be lost.
BERG Bucks are only available per semester and any bucks remaining will be lost for that semester.
Where can I use Flex Dollars and BERG Bucks?
Both Flex Dollars and BERG Bucks may be used in any dining facility on campus operated by Parkhurst Dining, but not on any alcoholic beverages. You must use cash or credit when purchasing alcohol.
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.