Dining Services

Your virtual MAC ID serves as your meal plan/flex dollar card. You can use the card at the Cosgrave Dining Hall or at the MAC Shack, both located on the upper floor of Cosgrave Student Center. It can also be used at the MAC Shack Mobile trailer during hours of operation.  Your ID must always be presented at the time of service. Only you are authorized to access your meal plan. Never give your ID to another person.

Resident Students

Students living on campus are required to purchase a meal plan. Several plan options are available to fit students’ lifestyle/academic schedule.

Commuter Students

Commuter students have a few options for meal plans.

Learn more about meal plans for resident and commuter students

Each meal plan comes with flex dollars that can be used in the dining hall or in the MAC Shack for meals or snacks. Flex dollars that are included in a meal plan do not rollover and must be used by the end of the semester.

Students can add additional flex dollars to their ID card at the Business Office in the Main Administration building. Any additional flex dollars added to a student ID (above the base plan amount) will roll over from one semester to the next. 

Students may also add flex dollars to their ID card to use at Gonzaga’s MAC Shack or in the dining hall. The funds will rollover from one semester to the next. Money can be deposited into your account at the Business Office or over the phone with a debit/credit card.

The MAC Shack Mobile Trailer will be open at various times and locations on campus. Students can use a meal exchange or flex dollars at this location. Credit/debit cards are also accepted.

Each meal plan comes with a designated number of guest meals. Students are able to treat family or friends to a meal when they visit. If a student has used their guest meals, they can utilize their flex dollars to pay for a visiting family member or friend.

I am a residential student. Which meal plan should I choose?

Look at your class schedule and off campus commitments. How many times of week will you be eating in the dining hall? If you plan to stay on campus most of the time, the 17 meal plan might be your best choice.

If you plan to go home on the weekends and eat some of your meals in the MAC Shack, then the 12-meal plan might be your best option. If you have clinicals or student teaching on your schedule, you may consider the 8 meal plan.

Can I change my meal plan for the second semester if my academic schedule and needs change?

Yes, you can. You will automatically be set up to remain in the same meal plan from fall to spring, but if your academic schedule changes, you can request a change form from Residence Life. You will need to request the change before classes begin for the spring semester. Meal plans cannot be changed during a semester.

Will I run out of meals?

You shouldn’t! The system will still allow you to swipe only one time per meal, unless you are using a guest-meal in the dining hall. You will, however, need to manage your Flex Dollars so that you have money for meals and don’t spend them too quickly on extras like additional snacks, soda, candy etc. The basic meal plan (12 or 17) provides the bulk of your meals each week. We have found that students regularly miss meals for a variety of reasons and also desire flexibility so they can pick something up in the MAC Shack outside of regular meal hours.

What if I don't have a smart phone or my phone is broken or lost?

Visit Campus Police and Safety, and they can print you a student ID to use for your meal plans and building access. 

What if I have a special dietary requirement?

No problem! Our Campus Dining Services Program can accommodate most dietary requirements. For more information, please contact the Department of Residence Life by email at ResidenceLife@mtaloy.edu.