Meal Plans

We are excited that you are interested in learning more about our meal plans. At Gonzaga University, dining is an integral part of the Zag experience. Whether it's just for a quick bite on the go or a casual sit-down with your friends at our dining halls (The COG and 1887 at Cataldo), a meal plan makes it easy to refuel and build community.

RESIDENT MEAL PLANS - 1st/2nd/3rd/4th Year Students

Coinciding with the residential housing requirement, all first and second year students are required to have a resident meal plan. After your first two years, you may continue to purchase a resident meal plan or opt in for one of our community meal plans. These plans come with varying amounts of meals (swipes) /per week & Bulldog Bucks.

*Plans with swipes per week reset every Friday at 12:00am and will be ready for the new week beginning with breakfast service.

• All students living on campus required to purchase a Meal Plan will select a Resident Plan.

• The Resident Meal Plan cost will be included in the Student Accountsbilling statement. Plans are selected in Zag Living as part of the housing selection process. If a Resident Meal Plan is not selected in Zag Living, the Bulldog All Access Plan will automatically default.

  • The Meal Plan selected for fall semester will automatically default for spring semester, unless it is changed in ZagWeb.
  • The Meal Plan can be changed in ZagWeb before 12PM on Friday, last day of the first week of class: August 29th (Fall 2025) and January 16th (Spring 2026)
    
  • Until the first Friday of the semester, students will only receive $600 Bulldog Bucks regardless of which plan they have selected. After meal plans lock-in for the semester, the remaining Bulldog Bucks will be added to their account.
  • Upgrades to meal plans from Weekly to All Access are allowed after the change period by contacting Student Accounts.
  • At the end of the semester Bulldog Bucks roll over, unused meal swipes do not.
    
  • Per week meal counts reset each Friday morning.
  • 1 swipe = 1 entrance into one of the dining halls
  • Swipe access is redeemable at 1 per hour for all meal plans in COG, Duff's, and 1887 at Cataldo, including COG Express.
  • All meal plan swipes are non-transferrable
    
  • ZAG Meal Plans A,B, and C do not roll over to the following week
  • Bulldog Bucks or unused parent/family swipes may be used to enter either of the dining halls if weekly swipes are exceeded

• Any enrolled student may purchase one of the Resident Plans. Contact Student Accounts to activate your plan and arrange payment.

COMMUNITY MEAL PLAN - 3rd/4th/5th Year/Law/Graduate Students

After fulfilling your resident meal plan requirement, you may decide that continuing to have a meal plan works for you and your schedule. That is where our Community Meal Plans come in. Our Community Meal Plans are voluntarily available to purchase from the Zag Dining website. These plans come with swipes, no Bulldog Bucks.

• Community Meal Plans are available for students who have fulfilled the residency requirement.
• Community Meal Plans are transferable and can be redeemed at any time.
• These plans NEVER expire and roll over from semester to semester.
• Bulldog Bucks are not included with these plans, but can be added to your student account via the Gonzaga University website.
• Purchase a plan here!

STAFF AND FACULTY - All staff and faculty members at Gonzaga University

We have a great offer for our staff and faculty as well. Our staff and faculty meal plan is perfect for those on campus frequently to enjoy each of our dining hall locations, The COG or 1887 at Cataldo. To purchase, visit the first floor COG cashier, see us in the Zag Dining administration office located in Hemmingson 015, or by calling us at 509-313-6906.