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.
2025-2026 Meal Plan Options
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.
$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.
$300 Bonus Bucks, 1 Hello Hurst Kit per week.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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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 weekly Hello Hurst Meal Kit. These are ordered through the GET 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. contains ingredients ready to be prepared by students at home!
What is an Anchor Bag?
Third and fourth year students have the Anchor Bag option with the Hurst Unlimited Plan or the Green Plan. The Anchor Bag allows you to choose from over 100 items to pack your weekly bag, including items from 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.
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.
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.