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 on campus are required to participate in a meal plan. We offer by-the-week plans and by-the-semester plans, both of which offer a set number of meal swipe options as well as meal plan points.

2025-2026 Meal Plan Options

plan options

Select a meal plan to view more details.

  • Blue Meal Plan

    450 meal swipes per academic year | $500 Panther Bucks


    *All students are automatically enrolled in the Blue Meal Plan.

  • Red Meal Plan

    21 meal swipes per week | $250 Panther Bucks

  • White Meal Plan

    225 meal swipes per academic year | $750 Panther Bucks

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  • Do meal swipes roll over every semester?

    Meal swipes on the Blue and White meal plans will roll over from the fall to the spring semester.

  • How many times can I use a meal exchange?

    You can use a meal exchange one time per retail meal period (Monday-Friday 7 am - 11 pm, Saturday and Sunday 9 am - 11 pm).

  • Can I change my meal plan?

    For the 2025-26 academic year, students had until September 24 to change meal plans. At this point, changes are no longer being accepted. If you need options, you can contact our Business & Marketing Coordinator, Morgan, at mlanham@parkhurstdining.com. 

  • What if I run out of Panther Bucks?

    Panther Bucks come with the initial meal plan purchase. After that, you or your student can purchase Flex through the dining website. Flex does not expire unless it goes unused for 12 months.

  • What if I run out of meal swipes?

    Meal swipes can be purchased through the dining website as well or by stopping to see our Business & Marketing Coordinator. To check meal swipe balance, you can email us (dining@hanover.edu), come to the business office or check at the register. If you would like to purchase meal blocks with your student account please email us to make the request or stop in. If you’re eating on the go, you can ask for a Green To Go container at the register. If this item gets lost or does not get returned, a fee of $7 is assessed.

  • How many meal swipes can I use per day?

    Students can swipe one time per retail meal period. Meal swipes can be used as early as 7 a.m. or as late as 11 p.m.

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.