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.
First and second year students are required to have one of our premium plans for unlimited access to our Canova Commons dining hall.
Commuter Meal Plans
Students purchasing a Commuter meal plan will have the ability to
roll the meal plan over from Fall to Spring Semester. Any balance remaining at the end of the Spring Semester will be forfeited by the student.
Dining Dollars
Dining Dollars are included with each meal plan and can be used to pay for guest meals at Canova Commons or to purchase items from the other retail locations. Dining Dollars automatically carry over from the fall to spring semester but expire at the end of the academic year. Additional Dining Dollars cannot be purchased throughout the year; however, students are able to load Falcon Funds to their student account which carry over from year to year.
2025-2026 Meal Plan Options
plan options
Select a meal plan to view more details.
Premium Meal Plans
Canova Premium Plan
Unlimited access to Canova Commons
+ $100 Dining Dollars
+ 15 additional meal swipes in retail per
semester
Does not roll over. Additional swipes to be used in all retail locations.
$3,979
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Canova Plan
Unlimited access to Canova Commons
+ $50 Dining Dollars + 5 guest meals
Once a swipe is used in retail, it negates the swipe anywhere else.
$3,921
Standard Meal Plans
190 Block Plan
190 meals per semester
+ $50 in Dining Dollars
Use UP TO 3 meal swipes in a meal period.
$3,656.50
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150 Block Plan
150 meals per semester
+ $50 in Dining Dollars
Use UP TO 3 meal swipes in a meal period.
$3,272.50
Sage Meal Plans
75 Block Plan
$500 Dining Dollars
Up to 3 Meal Swipes per period
All Sage Resident Students are required to be on this meal plan
$2,018
Commuter Meal Plans
Commuter Plan 100
SAVINGS of $19.25 vs paying cash
10 meal swipes in Canova Commons (can not
be used for a meal exchange in Falcon’s Nest)
$20 Dining Dollars
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5 Meal Plan
5 meals per week for the semester
$814
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25 Meal Plan
25 meals per semester
$324
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50 Meal Plan
50 meals per semester
$651
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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May I bring a guest with me into Canova Commons?
Yes, if you would like to bring a guest, you may use a meal/guest meal, use your Dining Dollars, or pay with cash or credit card.
What is Cash Equivalency?
You may use your meal plan in Falcon’s Nest or Cyber Café to pay for any retail offerings in exchange for a meal swipe. The value of the swipe changes by meal period and is listed below. Any overage in the total purchase price will need to be paid for by using your Dining Dollars, Falcon Funds, cash, or credit card. No refunds or credits will be applied if the purchase price is less than the equivalency value.
• Breakfast 6.00 • Lunch 7.50 • Dinner 7.50
How does the Canova Meal Plan work?
Provides unlimited access to Canova Commons during meal periods. You may enjoy a full breakfast buffet in the morning, stop back in for a late morning pastry and coffee, then come back to have an incredible lunch. And if you get hungry in the afternoon, stop by for homemade dessert and a nice cold beverage.
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.