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.

WHICH MEAL PLAN IS RIGHT FOR ME?

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 swipes/per week & Bulldog Bucks.

*****We recognize there are specific situations where an exemption / exception can be made. These decisions are made by the university.

**Dietary Concerns: Feel free to reach out to our campus dietitian Joanne Perez-Vergara with any concerns and questions you or your student may have.

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.

**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.

**For more information about each type of meal plan, please visit the accordion below. **

Resident Meal Plans (2025-2026)

BULLDOG ALL ACCESS

Unlimited Swipes | $650 Bulldog Bucks | 6 parent/family passes per semester

Price: $4,005

ZAG MEAL PLAN A

14/week Swipes | $900 Bulldog Bucks | 6 parent/family passes per semester

Price: $4,005

ZAG MEAL PLAN B

14/week Swipes | $750 Bulldog Bucks | 6 parent/family passes per semester

Price: $3,850

ZAG MEAL PLAN C

14/week Swipes | $600 Bulldog Bucks | 6 parent/family passes per semester

Price: $3,850

Last day to change your meal plan for the Fall 2025 semester is Friday, August 29, 2025 at NOON.

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 30th (fall) and January 17th (spring)
- 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. Make a payment through CASHNet or at the Student Accounts Office, then contact Student Accounts to activate the plan. If the cost of the Meal Plan needs to be included in a payment plan, please contact or visit the Student Accounts Office to make arrangements.

Community Meal Plans

Community Meal Plans

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!

Loyalty........110 Swipes | $995

Nora............80 Swipes | $750

Augusta.......50 Swipes | $505

Faculty and Staff Plans

Faculty & Staff Meal Plans are available for Gonzaga Faculty & Staff. Purchase at the Zag Dining office at Hemmingson 015 or call us at 509-313-6906.

Bulldog Bucks

Bulldog Bucks is a stored value account managed by Gonzaga University and is available to all ZAGCARD holders. It provides a convenient secure way to make purchases at on and off campus participating locations. Bulldog Bucks are accepted at all Zag Dining locations across campus.

Available Bulldog Bucks rollover from semester to semester and year to year. Bulldog Bucks included with a meal plan will be available approximately two days prior to move-in day.

During the first week of classes, each student will receive $500 in Bulldog Bucks regardless of the plan selected (every plan includes at least $500). After the meal plan change period ends (12pm on Friday, the last day of the first week of classes), students selecting a plan which provides more than $500 in Bulldog Bucks will have the difference added to their balance the following week. Voluntary deposits, not part of a meal plan, will be available immediately.

For more information on Bulldog Bucks, please visit the university website.

View Your Current Meal Plan

Step 1: Login to Zagweb

Step 2: Click the "ZAGCARD & BULLDOG BUCKS" tab

Step 3: View your current meal plan next to your ZagCard photo

Check My Bulldog Bucks Balance

Step 1: Login to Zagweb

Step 2: Click the "ZAGCARD & BULLDOG BUCKS" tab

Step 3: Click "eAccounts App" and go to "Check Transactions" to view your remaining Bulldog Bucks balance

Make a Bulldog Bucks Deposit

Bulldog Bucks balances can be reloaded at anytime.

To make a Bulldog Bucks deposit, click here.