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.

Nutrition, satisfaction, and convenience are all top priorities of the unparalleled dining experience provided by Mercyhurst Dining. All students living on campus are required to participate in a meal plan in order to ensure access to the fuel they need to be successful and involvement in community building that happens around our dining tables.


The university OneCard Office handles all register/meal plan payments.
Contact us if you have any questions.

2026-2027 Meal Plan Options

Resident Meal plan Options

Select a meal plan to view more details.

  • Laker Unlimited

    Required for first and second-year students.


    Unlimited meals in Grotto Commons and 501 Grille per semester.


    Comes with 5 guest meal passes and $150 Bonus Bucks.

  • Hurst Unlimited

    Available to third- and fourth-year students.


    Unlimited meals in Grotto Commons and 501 Grille per semester.


    $300 Flex Points (saving 10% at the Coffee Bar and The Roost), 5 Guest Meal Passes, 1 Hello Hurst Kit per week, and 1 Anchor Bag per week.

  • Green Plan

    Available to third- and fourth-year students.


    225 meal swipes per semester. Approximately 2 meals per day.


    $150 Bonus Bucks, 1 Anchor Bag per week, and 1 Hello Hurst Kit per week.

  • Blue Plan

    Available to third- and fourth-year students.


    150 meal swipes per semester. Approximately 1-2 meals per day. 


    $300 Bonus Bucks, 1 Hello Hurst Kit per week.

Commuter Meal plan Options

Select a meal plan to view more details.

  • Commuter Meal Plan 1

    $900 | 75 meal swipes | $125 Bonus Bucks


    Averages out to about 4 meal swipes per week.

  • Commuter Meal Plan 2

    $600 | 50 meal swipes | $100 Bonus Bucks


    Averages out to about 3 meal swipes per week.

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  • Where can I use Meal Swipes?

    Meal Swipes can be used for an all-you-care-to-eat meal at Grotto Commons or 501 Grille, or as a 'Swipe a Bite' or 'Swipe at Night' meal exchange during the specified hours at the participating retail locations.

  • When and where can I get a 'Swipe a Bite' or 'Swipe at Night' meal exchange?

    All meal plans allow students to use one swipe a day for a 'Swipe a Bite' or 'Swipe at Night' meal exchange at either The Roost Express, the Anchor Express, or 501 Grille Late Night.


    The Roost Express (Swipe a Bite)

    Monday - Friday: from 10 am - 3 pm


    The Anchor Express Deli (Swipe at Night)

    Monday - Thursday: from 9 pm to 12 am

    Friday: 9 pm to 1 am

    Saturday: 8 pm to 1 am

    Sunday: 8 pm to 12 am


    501 Grille (Swipe at Night)

    Monday - Thursday: from 9 pm to 12 am

    Friday: 9 pm to 1 am

    Saturday: 8 pm to 1 am

    Sunday: 8 pm to 12 am

  • What is a Hello Hurst meal kit?

    Third- and fourth-year meal plans include a once-per-week Hello Hurst Meal Kit. These are ordered through the Transact Mobile Ordering app and picked up from The Roost Express during open hours. Each kit - there are many to choose from - contains the ingredients and instructions for preparing a delicious meal that yields a hearty serving for two to be prepared by students at home!


  • What is an Anchor Bag?

    Third- and fourth-year students have the once-per-week Anchor Bag option with the Hurst Unlimited Plan or the Green Plan. These are ordered through the Transact Mobile Ordering app. The Anchor Bag allows you to choose from over 100 items to pack your weekly bag, including items such as toiletries, cleaning supplies, fresh fruit, snacks, beverages, and so much more.

  • What if I am a commuter?

    As a commuter, you can choose any of the meal plans listed or add Dining Dollars to your student ID.

  • What are Dining Dollars? 

    Dining Dollars can be loaded onto your student ID through the OneCard Office. They can be used at any dining location and you save 10% at the register. You can add any dollar amount you like. Dining Dollars transfer from semester to semester. 

  • What are Bonus Bucks? 

    Bonus Bucks are dollars pre-loaded to your student ID account. You can use Bonus Bucks at any of the dining locations such as The Coffee Bar, The Roost, The Roost Express, The Anchor Express or at Concessions. The remaining balance of Bonus Bucks will not carry over into the following semester. They will reload with your meal plan.

  • What are Flex Points?

    Flex Points are dollars pre-loaded to your student ID account. You can use Flex Points at any of the dining locations such as The Coffee Bar, The Roost, The Roost Express, The Anchor Express or at Concessions.  With Flex Points, you also save 10% at The Coffee Bar and The Roost. The remaining balance of Flex Points will not carry over into the following semester. They will reload with your meal plan.

  • What are Guest Swipes? 

    Use Guest Swipes for a friend or family member at Grotto Commons or 501 Grille. Let the cashier know you would like to use a Guest Swipe, and your guest gets to dine with you for free. The Laker Unlimited and Hurst Unlimited come with 5 Guest Swipes per semester. They do not carry over to the following semesters, but will reset to 5 Guest Swipes.

  • Are there any to-go options for students to take food to-go from the dining halls? 

    Students can take meals to-go from Grotto Commons or 501 Grille by utilizing our Green To-Go program. Students can purchase a green box for a one-time price of $5 and a green soup container for a one-time price of $3. These prices do not include the price of a meal. Students can use a meal swipe or any other form of payment for a meal that they can take to-go in their green box or soup container. Students can then return the box or soup container to either dining hall for a new box or a card to redeem at a later time. 

  • How do you support different dietary lifestyles and food allergies?

    Each menu item is labeled with any allergens present and if the item follows a Vegetarian or Vegan lifestyle. The Clean Plate station, located in Grotto Commons, is equipped with its own certified kitchen. Clean Plate offers a diverse menu with items that are free from the top nine allergens: milk, eggs, soy, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and sesame. Guests are also encouraged to meet with a chef to learn more about our meal offerings and accommodations for dietary needs!

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.