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.
All students living in John Carroll residence halls are required to have a meal plan.
2025-2026 Meal Plan Options
plan options
Select a meal plan to view more details.
Unlimited Plan
$3,540 per semester
Unlimited access to Schott Dining Hall + up to 10 meal exchanges per week + $100 dining dollars
14 Meal Plan
$3,260 per semester
14 meals swipes per week + up to 7 meal exchanges per week + $150 dining dollars
Junior/Senior Plan
$2,040 per semester
7 meal swipes per week + $400 dining dollars
Commuter Plan
$610 per semester
50 meal swipes per semester + $50 dining dollars
BONUS Bucks
Bonus Bucks 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.
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 in Schott Dining Hall or as a Meal Exchange swipe for a meal combo from the Inn Between retail location.
What is Meal Exchange?
Meal plans offering meal exchange can use a portion of their meal swipes for a retail meal from the Inn Between. Offerings for Meal Exchange combo meals are listed in the location and also available for ordering through the GET mobile app.
What happens to unused Dining Dollars?
Leftover dining dollars will rollover from fall to spring semester, however all unused funds expire at the end of the academic year.
Can I change my meal plan?
Meal plans can be changed within the first two weeks of the semester by logging into your John Carroll housing portal. The Office of Residence Life can also assist.
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.