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. With these new plans, 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. How are flex dollars different than a meal exchange system? The biggest difference is your ability to choose exactly what you want to eat! Under the former meal exchange system, Metz identified a designated entrée and sides for you as your meal. With flex dollars, you pick only those items you want to eat for a given meal and you can choose anything in the MAC Shack. What happens if I lose my ID? Go to or call the Campus Safety (814) 886-6327 and report your card lost or stolen. There may be a fee involved for replacing lost or damaged card. 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.
Gonzaga’s MAC Shack Cosgrave Student Center, Upper Level 814-886-6334 Monday - Thursday.................................................. 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday.......................................................................... 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Located in the upper-level of the Cosgrave Student Center, the snack bar offers a menu of alternative meal options, organic coffee, quick lunch or dinner fare, and snacks and drinks.
Mountie Money
Students may also add Mountie Money to their ID card to use at Gonzaga’s MAC Shack or in the dining hall. The funds will rollover from fall to spring and are separate from the meal plan flex dollars. Money can be deposited into your account at the Controller’s Office, over the phone or online by credit card.
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