Frequently Asked Questions: Dining

Do I need to purchase a meal plan?

Answer

 If you’re a residential student, you are required to have a meal plan. All first year students are required to have our 19 Meals per Week plan. Commuter students are welcome to purchase one of our commuter meal plan options.

What are Dining Dollars?

Answer

Dining Dollars, also known as Flex Dollars, are cash values included in all meal plans. They work like a pre-paid debit card with funds kept on your Marymount ID card. Dining Dollars may be used at any on-campus dining location.

Do Dining Dollars carry over from semester to semester?

Answer

Dining Dollars are available to use throughout the semester, but do not carry over to the next semester. Dining Dollars renew with the start of a new semester.

Do Meal Swipes carry over from week to week?

Answer

Meal Swipes do not carry over from week to week. Each Sunday a students weekly meal swipes will be updated based on the Meal Plan they are signed up for.

Can I change my meal plan if it doesn’t fit my needs?

Answer

Yes! Changing your meal plan can be done during the first two weeks of school for residential meal plans as long as a student is permitted to do so. Changes must be made through the Office of Student Living. 
Resident students may only change their meal plan 1 time per semester.

If I’m not a Resident Hall Student, where do I buy my meal plan?

Answer

If you live off-campus, you can purchase request a commuter meal plan by emailing the Student Living office at rlife@marymount.edu.