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.

Dining is an essential part of the Kalamazoo student experience — providing the fuel students need for academic, social, and athletic success and serving as hubs for building community around the table. This guide will help you make the most of the K College dining program so you can enjoy the convenience and variety available. Quality is at the core of what we do, ensuring satisfying meal experiences that are fresh, creative, seasonal, and made-from-scratch. We can't wait to serve you!

2025-2026 Meal Plan Options

plan options

Select a meal plan to view more details.

Meal Plan Requests.

  • Residential Meal Plans

    20 PLAN | $2284

    20 meals per week + $100 in K Cash


    15 PLAN | $2157

    15 meals per week + $200 in K Cash


    10 PLAN | $1823

    10 meals per week + $300 in K Cash

  • Commuter Block Plans

    25 PLAN | $253

    Set of 25 meals to be used throughout the term


    50 PLAN | $483

    Set of 50 meals to be used throughout the term


    75 PLAN | $691

    Set of 75 meals to be used throughout the term

  • Golden Hornet Plan

    225 meals + $200 K Cash per term | $2,446

    Set of 225 meals to be used throughout the term.

  • K Cash+

    K Cash+ can be purchased by faculty, staff or students, for use in any Kalamazoo Dining location. Please allow 24-48 business hours after purchase for the funds to appear in your account.

    Purchase K Cash

  • Faculty & Staff Block Plans

    10 BLOCK PLAN | $65

    Can be used at any meal service in the Dining Hall.


    Faculty & Staff Meals | $7

    Order Staff Plan

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  • When do weekly meal plans reset?

    Weekly meal plans reset every Sunday morning.

  • When do meal block plans roll over?

    Meals for Block plans roll over term to term. Any unused meals will be forfeited at the end of the academic year.

  • May I bring a guest with me into Welles Dining Hall?

    Yes, if you would like to bring a guest, you may use your K Cash or pay with credit card.

  • What is a Meal Exchange?

    Instead of eating at the dining hall, you can use your swipes at the Richardson Room, Late Night or Book Club in the form of a meal exchange. There are made-to-order meal options available at the Richardson Room, and on-the-go meal options available in the Book Club.

  • Can I change my meal plan?

    Residential meal plans can be changed online using the change my meal plans request form on the student accounts page. The change my meal plan form is open about a month prior to the start of each term. Students have until Thursday of the first week of classes to make any meal plan downgrades. You can upgrade your meal plan at any point in the term!

  • What is K Cash?

    K Cash is included with residential meal plans and can be used to pay for guest meals at Welles Dining Hall or to purchase items from the Richardson Room, Late Night, Marketplace, or the Book Club. K Cash automatically carries over from term to term but expires at the end of the academic year.

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.