Yes! It's a great value and it is McKendree University policy requires that all campus Residence Hall residents purchase a meal plans each semester. (Campus apartment residents are not required to purchase a meal plans but are welcome to!)

Flex Dollars are cash values included in all meal plans except for block plans. They work like a prepaid debit card with funds kept on your student ID card. Munch Money is dollars added to your account a la carte and may be used at any on-campus dining location.

Flex Dollars expire at the end of each semester, and any unused dollars are forfeited. Munch Money carries over from fall to spring but expires at the end of the academic year.

Block meals may be used during the semester in which are purchased. They do not carry over from semester to semester and any unused meals are forfeited.

Yes! Changing to a bigger or smaller meal plans can be done through Residence Life.

If you live off-campus, you can purchase a traditional or commuter meal plans by contacting the Dining Services Office in Ames Hall or by calling (618) 537-6985.