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.
Meal plan requirements and eligibility depend on which residence hall you live in and your year on campus. All first-year students are required to purchase the full meal plan regardless of their assigned building.
Pierson Center and Kalbfleisch Hall:
All residents are required to purchase the Full meal plan.
Evans-Kimmell, Oropeza halls, Troder Hall, and Summit Hall:
Students in their second year and beyond are required to purchase a meal plan, but may choose among the Full, 10-, or 5-meal plans.
Warrior Row A and B, Yergens-Rogers Hall:
Residents are not required to purchase a meal plan, but may choose any of the meal plans or meal blocks if they wish.
If you are a resident and interested in purchasing a meal plan, you may self-select your plan through the housing portal or by contacting the residence life office. If you are a commuter and interested in purchasing a meal plan, please contact the Director of Residence Life, Jesse Brown at JMBrown@IndianaTech.edu. If you would like to add a meal block to your account, please contact the business office.
2025-2026 Meal Plan Options
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Select a meal plan to view more details.
Full Meal Plan
Includes 19 meals served by Dining Services throughout the week which is enough for one during every meal period throughout the week. You do have the flexibility to use up to four meals on any weekday if you miss a meal previously or know you will miss one later in the week but you are still limited to 19 total meals during the week.
10-Meal Plan
Any 10 meals throughout the week from Sunday through Saturday but only once during any meal period.
5-Meal Plan
Any 5 meals throughout the week from Sunday through Saturday but only once during any meal period.
100-Meal Block
A block of 100 meals to use at any time through the year.
50-Meal Block
A block of 50 meals to use at any time through the year.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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When do weekly plans reset?
Meal Plans reset every Monday morning.
How can students check their Meal Plan balance?
Visit the business office located in the Abbott Building to check your Meal Plan balance.
Where and when can students use Meal Exchange swipes?
Students can use Meal Exchange swipes at Max's Bistro, Kachmann Café, and Central Grounds.
Who is required to have a Meal Plan?
Meal plan requirements and eligibility depend on which residence hall you live in and your year on campus. All first-year students are required to purchase the full meal plan regardless of their assigned building.
Pierson Center and Kalbfleisch Hall: All residents are required to purchase the Full meal plan.
Evans-Kimmell, Oropeza halls, Troder Hall, and Summit Hall: Students in their second year and beyond are required to purchase a meal plan, but may choose among the Full, 10-, or 5-meal plans.
Warrior Row A and B, Yergens-Rogers Hall: Residents are not required to purchase a meal plan, but may choose any of the meal plans or meal blocks if they wish.
Will having a Meal Plan help me save money?
Yes, having a Meal Plan will help you save money because they are tax exempt. You can also save 15% off of the menu price at Kachmann Café, Max's Bistro, or Central Grounds if you use your OneCard (Indiana Tech ID Card) to make purchases. You can load money on your OneCard by going to the OneCard Portal.
How can I purchase a Meal Plan?
For Any 5, Any 10, or the full meal plan, please contact Student Services in Andorfer Commons for commuters or Residence Life if you live on campus. If you would like a block of 50 or 100 meals, contact financial services in Abbott Center.
What are the meal periods and when can I use a meal swipe?
The 5 and 10 meal plans are permitted one swipe per meal period up to their their quantity of meals for the week.The full meal plan allows for 19 meals which is enough to participate in every meal offered or have some flexibility for a fourth use on a given day if you are going to miss a meal during that week. Students using the Any 10, Any 5 or block purchases must choose and manage which meals they wish to use. Here is a breakdown of the meal period hours which is the same at all venues.
Breakfast is from 7am to 10:30am Monday through Friday (Kachmann, Central Grounds)
Lunch is from 10:30am to 4pm Monday through Friday (All venues)
Dinner is from 4pm to 10:30pm Monday through Friday (Andorfer, Max’s Bistro)
Brunch is from 11:30am to 1:30pm on Saturday and Sunday (Andorfer)
Saturday and Sunday Dinner is from 4pm to 8pm (Max’s Bistro)
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.