Meal Plan

—Purchase your Off-Campus Student/Faculty/Staff Meal Plan through the Meal Plan Order Page.—

Block Meal Plans

Block Meal Plans offer a total balance of meals that can be used anytime and carry over across semesters, making them the highest-value option. Ideal for flexibility and savings.

✅ Plans may be purchased multiple times a semester. Average meals/week assume a one-time purchase for 16 weeks.

✅ Swipes will carry over from Summer → Fall → Spring semester.

✅ Dining Dollars will carry over from Summer → Fall → Spring semester.

30 MEALS+ DINING DOLLARS

• Average: ~2 meals/week

  • Perfect for faculty, staff, or off-campus students who want to try the meal plan or grab lunch twice a week. Purchase multiple plans to dine more frequently.
    

    • $200 Dining Dollars — $472

50 MEALS + DINING DOLLARS

• Average: ~3 meals/week

  • Has greater savings than other block/semester plans, making Harless meals cheaper than the Faculty/Staff discount!
    

    • $100 Dining Dollars — $535

    • $350 Dining Dollars — $799

    • $600 Dining Dollars — $1,067
      

Ready to purchase?

Visit the Meal Plan Order Page to select your plan and get started.

—Purchase your Off-Campus Student/Faculty/Staff Meal Plan through the Meal Plan Order Page.—

Block Meal Plans

Block Meal Plans offer a total balance of meals that can be used anytime and carry over across semesters, making them the highest-value option. Ideal for flexibility and savings.

✅ Plans may be purchased multiple times a semester. Average meals/week assume a one-time purchase for 16 weeks.

✅ Swipes will carry over from Summer → Fall → Spring semester.

✅ Dining Dollars will carry over from Summer → Fall → Spring semester.

30 MEALS+ DINING DOLLARS

• Average: ~2 meals/week

  • Perfect for faculty or staff who want to try the meal plan or grab lunch twice a week. Purchase multiple plans to dine more frequently.
    

    • $200 Dining Dollars — $491

50 MEALS + DINING DOLLARS

• Average: ~3 meals/week

  • Has greater savings than other block/semester plans, making Harless meals cheaper than the Faculty/Staff discount! Better for those visiting campus regularly or who want to use Retail Meal Exchange more often
    

    • $100 Dining Dollars — $556

    • $350 Dining Dollars — $831

    • $600 Dining Dollars — $1,110
      

Weekly Meal Plans

Weekly Plans give you a set number of meals that reset each Monday. These plans are great for those who eat on campus daily or bring their families to eat dinner.

❗ Unused meals do not carry over each week or semester and cannot be refunded.

✅ You may donate up to four (4) unused swipes to the Marco Meal Share program.

✅ Dining Dollars will carry over from Fall → Spring semester with purchase of a new meal plan.

⚠️ All plans expire at the end of Spring semester.

10 MEALS/WEEK + DINING DOLLARS

• Average: ~2 meals/weekday
• Total: 160 meals/semester

  • Ideal for those on campus for two meals a day. Great for both Harless and Retail Meal Exchange.

    • $500 Dining Dollars — $2,259

    • $700 Dining Dollars — $2,484

    • $935 Dining Dollars — $2,643

14 MEALS/WEEK + DINING DOLLARS

• Average: ~3 meals/weekday
• Total: 224 meals/semester

  • Best for students living near campus who want most of their meals covered, Works especially well for dining at Harless.

    • $500 Dining Dollars — $2,507
    • $700 Dining Dollars — $2,828
    • $935 Dining Dollars — $2,990

Semester Meal Plans

Semester Plans give you all your meals upfront with no weekly reset. Ideal for faculty/staff who want flexibility without tracking a weekly budget.

❗ Unused meals do not carry over each semester and cannot be refunded.

✅ You may donate up to four (4) unused swipes to the Marco Meal Share program.

✅ Dining Dollars will carry over from Fall → Spring semester with purchase of a new meal plan.

⚠️ **Monitor your balance **to ensure your plan lasts the whole semester.

175 MEALS + DINING DOLLARS

• Average: ~12 meals/week

  • Perfect middle ground if 10/week is too little and 14/week is too much
    

    • $500 Dining Dollars — $2,406

    • $700 Dining Dollars — $2,632

    • $935 Dining Dollars — $2,879
      

Ready to purchase?

Visit the Meal Plan Order Page to select your plan and get started.

RESIDENT MEAL PLANS MUST BE CHOSEN BY AUGUST 1. PLANS CANNOT BE CHANGED DURING THE SEMESTER.

Select a meal plan when filling out your Housing Contract. For housing questions, contact Housing & Residents Life at housing@marshall.edu or (304) 696-6765.

Weekly Meal Plans

Weekly Plans give you a set number of meals that reset each Monday. If you have a predictable schedule & know you are going to eat mostly at Harless dining Hall, this is the meal plan for you!

❗ Unused meals do not carry over each week or semester and cannot be refunded.

✅ You may donate up to four (4) unused swipes to the Marco Meal Share program.

✅ Dining Dollars will carry over from Fall → Spring semester with purchase of a new meal plan.

⚠️ All plans expire at the end of Spring semester.

10 MEALS/WEEK + DINING DOLLARS

• Average: 2 meals/weekday or ~1 meal/day
• Total: 160 meals/semester

  • Great for students who eat on campus twice a day during the school week but often cook or eat off-campus on weekends.

    • $500 Dining Dollars — $2,259

    • $700 Dining Dollars — $2,484

    • $935 Dining Dollars — $2,643

14 MEALS/WEEK + DINING DOLLARS

• Average: ~3 meals/weekday or 2 meals/day
• Total: 224 meals/semester

  • Ideal for students who want the flexibility to cover most meals throughout the week without needing to cook. Best Value for those who regularly eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner on campus.

    • $500 Dining Dollars — $2,507^{(Best Value)*}

    • $700 Dining Dollars — $2,828

    • $935 Dining Dollars — $2,990

*Best value is based on price per meal swipe of $8.96/swipe.

Semester Meal Plans

Semester Plans give you all your meals upfront with no weekly reset. Ideal for students who want flexibility without tracking a weekly budget. If you have an unpredictable schedule & don't know where or when you are going to eat on campus from day to day, this is the meal plan for you!

❗ Unused meals do not carry over each semester and cannot be refunded.

✅ You may donate up to four (4) unused swipes to the Marco Meal Share program.

✅ Dining Dollars will carry over from Fall → Spring semester with purchase of a new meal plan.

⚠️ Monitor your balance to ensure your plan lasts the whole semester.

175 MEALS + DINING DOLLARS

• Average: ~12 meals/week

  • Perfect if the 10/week plan isn't quite enough, but 14/week feels like too much. Gives you the freedom to eat more during busy weeks and less when you're away or eating off-campus.
    

    • $500 Dining Dollars — $2,406

    • $700 Dining Dollars — $2,632

    • $935 Dining Dollars — $2,879

Want to make adjustments to your Resident Meal Plan?

View the Housing Contract or contact Housing & Residents Life at housing@marshall.edu or (304) 696-6765.

—Purchase your Off-Campus Student/Faculty/Staff Meal Plan through the Meal Plan Order Page.—

Block Meal Plans

Block Meal Plans offer a total balance of meals that can be used anytime and carry over across semesters, making them the highest-value option. Ideal for flexibility and savings.

✅ Plans may be purchased multiple times a semester. Average meals/week assume a one-time purchase for 16 weeks.

✅ Swipes will carry over from Summer → Fall → Spring semester.

✅ Dining Dollars will carry over from Summer → Fall → Spring semester.

⚠️ All plans expire at the end of Spring semester.

30 MEALS+ DINING DOLLARS

• Average: ~2 meals/week

  • Perfect for off-campus students who want to try the meal plan or grab lunch twice a week. Purchase multiple plans to dine more frequently.
    

    • $200 Dining Dollars — $491

50 MEALS + DINING DOLLARS

• Average: ~3 meals/week

  • Better for those visiting campus regularly or who want to use Retail Meal Exchange more often.
    

    • $100 Dining Dollars — $556

    • $350 Dining Dollars — $831

    • $600 Dining Dollars — $1,110

Weekly Meal Plans

Weekly Plans give you a set number of meals that reset each Monday. They're best for students, faculty, or staff who eat on campus daily or bring family for dinner.

❗ Unused meals do not carry over each week or semester and cannot be refunded.

✅ You may donate up to four (4) unused swipes to the Marco Meal Share program.

✅ Dining Dollars will carry over from Fall → Spring semester with purchase of a new meal plan.

⚠️ All plans expire at the end of Spring semester.

10 MEALS/WEEK + DINING DOLLARS

• Average: ~2 meals/weekday
• Total: 160 meals/semester

  • Ideal for those on campus for two meals a day. Great for both Harless and Retail Meal Exchange.

    • $500 Dining Dollars — $2,259
    • $700 Dining Dollars — $2,484
    • $935 Dining Dollars — $2,643

14 MEALS/WEEK + DINING DOLLARS

• Average: ~3 meals/weekday
• Total: 224 meals/semester

  • Best for students living near campus who want most of their meals covered, Works especially well for dining at Harless.

    • $500 Dining Dollars — $2,507
    • $700 Dining Dollars — $2,828
    • $935 Dining Dollars — $2,990

Semester Meal Plans

Semester Plans give you all your meals upfront with no weekly reset. Ideal for students who want flexibility without tracking a weekly budget.

❗ Unused meals do not carry over each semester and cannot be refunded.

✅ You may donate up to four (4) unused swipes to the Marco Meal Share program.

✅ Dining Dollars will carry over from Fall → Spring semester with purchase of a new meal plan.

⚠️ Monitor your balance to ensure your plan lasts the whole semester.

175 MEALS + DINING DOLLARS

• Average: ~12 meals/week

  • Perfect middle ground if 10/week is too little and 14/week is too much
    

    • $500 Dining Dollars — $2,406

    • $700 Dining Dollars — $2,632

    • $935 Dining Dollars — $2,879

Ready to purchase?

Visit the Meal Plan Order Page to select your plan and get started.

This supplementary currency can be used to purchase any food item within our dining locations, and the best part is they are tax-free! Dining Dollars provide flexibility and convenience for students looking to customize their meal plans. Whether you want to add a little extra to your daily meals or indulge in specific retail combos, Dining Dollars are the perfect solution.

In addition to their versatility, Dining Dollars can also be combined with a Meal Swipe to access Meal Exchange options, offering even more variety and value. If you're curious about the specific Meal Exchange choices available, you can find a comprehensive list on our website.

When considering your meal plan options, don't forget to check out the Meal Plan Pricing section to see how many Dining Dollars are included with each plan. It's important to note that while Dining Dollars will roll over from the Fall to Spring semester when purchasing a new meal plan, they will not carry over from Spring to Fall. So make sure to make the most of your Dining Dollars each semester to enjoy all the delicious dining options available on campus!

No, additional Dining Dollars cannot be added once a meal plan is purchased. If you live on campus and are unsure how many Dining Dollars you'll need, we recommend choosing a plan with a higher amount to start. You can use this semester’s experience to better plan for the next.

Leftover Dining Dollars will carry over from Fall to Spring if a Spring meal plan is purchased.

If you need more spending flexibility during the semester, you can add Herd Points to your ID. While Herd Points are accepted at most campus dining locations, they are not tax-free like Dining Dollars and cannot be used for Meal Exchange.

Herd Points are a campus currency that can be added to your ID card online or at designated machines around campus. They can be used to purchase food, drinks, and other items on campus and come with a 10% discount at retail dining locations.

Please note: Herd Points cannot be used for Meal Exchange.

Anytime Meals provide students with the flexibility to enjoy additional meals without worrying about their regular weekly meal plan limits. These meals offer a safety net, allowing students to dine on campus even if they have used up all their regular meal swipes. It's a convenient option for those who may occasionally exceed their meal plan allocation or need extra meals during busy weeks. By having Anytime Meals available, students can feel more secure in managing their meal plan budget and focus on their academic and personal responsibilities without the stress of running out of dining options.

Sharing meal swipes with other students and family members can be a great way to make use of your meal plan and ensure that everyone is well-fed. Just remember, it's crucial to keep track of your swipe count to ensure you have enough for yourself as well. Enjoy sharing good food and good company with those around you while making the most of your meal plan benefits!

The easiest way is to look at your eAccount where your Marshall ID is located on your phone. If the information does not show up here, you can also view the information in your browser. Dining Dollars balance will always print on a receipt when it is used to make a purchase and a full balance check, including meal swipe balance, can be requested at each register.

This depends on a variety of factors and is why the Meal Plan Picker can be helpful. For a direct comparison with Harless door prices, you can determine the cost/swipe of a meal plan using the formula: (Price-Dining Dollars)/Total Meals.

Example

• 14/Week + $500 Dining Dollars = $2,507
  • ($2507 (Price) - $500 (Dining Dollars)/224 (Total Meals)
  • $2007/224 = $8.96 per meal swipe

With the Harless Lunch price at $11.00 + tax, this meal plan would save at least $2/lunch with even more savings for dinner. It is important to find the plan that works best for you, so take the time to compare prices and the convenience of pre-made meals. If you need any help, feel free to contact us at (304) 696-2544 or email christopher.estrada@sodexo.com.