The dining program at Carroll College is fashioned to build community and simultaneously increase food security for our students. While many colleges promote three meals a day in narrow meal windows, Carroll’s dining program operates a continuous service dining commons, and on-campus meal plans provide unlimited access during operating hours. Thus, students can step in for a full meal, a quick snack, or an extended study session, utilizing the St. Thomas Aquinas Commons [STAC] as they would a kitchen and dining room at home.
Meal plan selections are for the academic year and are non-transferable. Students are offered the opportunity to change their meal plan selection each semester through Friday of the week school begins. Students must show their ID/meal card to enter the dining hall and when using their Flex Cash.
Anytime Dining Plan: (Per Semester)
| Plan Information | Platinum | Gold | Silver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester Meal Plan Rate | $3,460 | $3,340 | $3,227 |
| Available to: | All Students | All Students | All Students |
| Meals (Day or night, in Campus Restaurant) | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Coffee (Brewed and specialty "to stay" in Campus Restaurant & Corette Library) | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Flex Dollars | $200 | $100 | $0 |
| Guest Passes | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Parents Eat Free | Yes | Not Included | Not Included |
| Monthly "Gift from Home" | Yes | Yes | Not Included |
| Birthday (or designated day) Gift | Yes | Not Included | Not Included |
| 15% discount on Square Tomato student catering menu | Yes | Not Included | Not Included |
Anytime Dining meal plans have unlimited access to the STAC during operating hours. Unused Flex dollars carry forward from fall semester to spring semester only if a meal plan is purchased spring semester. Unused Flex dollars do not carry forward from spring semester to fall semester.
Students may also take advantage of an “add-on” to their meal plan, the “golden ticket". Only students enrolled in a meal plan can participate in the golden ticket program.
Golden Ticket:
The Golden Ticket Program offers eligible students added flexibility and convenience when dining on campus. For $450 per semester, students with an Anytime Dining Meal Plan may purchase a Golden Ticket.
The Golden Ticket is a personal benefit intended solely for the purchaser and is not designed to provide meals or beverages for others. We encourage all Golden Ticket holders to review the information below so they understand how the program works and can make the most of this valuable dining option. The following established program guidelines will be consistently applied to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all participants.
Golden Ticket Benefits
Unlimited to-go bottomless mug refills of coffee and specialty drinks at the STAC and the Corette Library.
Up to four 16 oz. specialty drinks per day from Holy Grounds (limit 2 per hour).
One takeout container per meal per day, allowing the ticket holder to take out the equivalent of one meal (1 entree, 2 sides, and 1 dessert item).
One free concession stand combo at every home athletic event where concessions are available.
Eligibility and Use
The Golden Ticket is subject to the same rules and requirements as a meal plan.
The Golden Ticket is non-transferable and may only be used by the individual who purchased it.
A valid Carroll ID is required at the time of purchase to verify ownership.
Only the ticket holder may use the Golden Ticket to receive meals, beverages, or other eligible benefits.
Prohibited Activities
The following are prohibited:
Sharing, lending, selling, or transferring a Golden Ticket to another person.
Co-purchasing or jointly owning a Golden Ticket.
Allowing another individual to use your Golden Ticket.Using your Golden Ticket to purchase meals, beverages, or other items for friends, family members, or guests.
Violations of this policy may result in suspension or revocation of Golden Ticket privileges.
For the 2026-27 academic year, students living in the apartments, commuters or graduate students may choose between Anytime Dining or Block meal plans. These options are available for faculty and staff as well.
Flex dollars can be added to any block plan through the Sodexo My Way Website.
Block Plan: (Per Semester)
| Plan Information | Block 150 | Block 75 | Block 50 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester Meal Plan Rate | $1,700 | $885 | $620 |
| Available to: | Commuters, Graduate students, faculty, staff | Commuters, Graduate students, faculty, staff | Commuters, Graduate students, faculty, staff |
| Meals (STAC Dining Facility) | 150 | 75 | 50 |
| Coffee (Brewed and specialty "to stay" in STAC Dining Facility & Corette Library) | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Parents Eat Free | Not Included | Not Included | Not Included |
| Monthly "Gift from Home" | Not Included | Not Included | Not Included |
| 15% discount on Square Tomato student catering menu | Not Included | Not Include | Not Included |
For dining hours and further information, please check the website https://carroll.sodexomyway.com/ or contact the general manager of Sodexo at (406) 447-5194.
See the full Carroll College Catalog for a description of other elective fees such as transcript fee, parking permit, as well as important Payment Information.