Frequently Asked Questions

A meal plan is an Olivet dining package all students, faculty, and staƯ can use at our dining hall and dining locations on campus. All meal plans include meal swipes for dining hall access and also include Flex Dollars (dining money) for use at our retail dining locations. See our Meal Plan options here for more details

A meal swipe refers to the units you use to access meals in the dining hall. Each meal swipe allows you entry into our dining hall, where you can enjoy a variety of meal options.

Meal Plans are required for residential students. Residential Meal Plans

Yes! If you are commuting and not living in the dorms, you will choose “Commuter Meal Plans” on the Meal Plan Webpage.

Yes, food can be taken out of the dining room area with our reusable container program, OZZI.

You can start using the meal plan starting Monday, August 25, 2025 at breakfast. The dining plan option you choose is linked directly to your student ID card.

Yes, you can change your meal plan, but it must be done within the first week of the semester.

Yes, Olivet Dining oƯers a variety of vegetarian and vegan options at all dining locations. Our team ensures that these options are clearly labeled and readily available.

Yes! Faculty / StaƯ Meal Plans are available to be purchased by visiting Student Development in upper Ludwig, give them a call at (815) 939-5333. Faculty & StaƯ also get a discount if they pay at the door.

You may share your questions, feedback, and comments by sending an email to Olivet Dining General Manager at Claudia.bowen@sodexo.com.