Q. What is the difference between Meals, Dining Dollars, and Archie Bucks?
A. Meals are used in the Dining Hall during breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They are considered declining balance. For example, if you purchase 100 meals, and you eat in the Dining Hall 3 times in one day, your new meal balance is 97. Meals expire at the end of the semester, and do not carry over from semester to semester.
Dining Dollars are the Archie Bucks that come with your Meal Plan. They work like Archie Bucks.
Archie Bucks are a safe way to use money all around campus. Think of Archie Bucks as a pre-paid debit card with your picture on it. Loaded onto your student ID, your purchases are automatically deducted from your pre-paid Archie Bucks. It is a convenient and great supplement to meals. Archie Bucks can be used just like cash at any of our dining locations (John & Mary Metz Dining Hall, Starbucks, The Chopping Block, Chick-fil-A, and Passan Hall). Additional Archie Bucks can be purchased throughout the semester from the Student Financial Services Office in $50 increments.
Dining Dollars EXPIRE AT THE END OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR OR WHEN YOU NO LONGER CARRY A MEAL PLAN. ARCHIE BUCKS DO NOT EXPIRE.
Q. What if I have a food allergy or other dietary restriction such as a low fat diet? What if I want to live a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle on campus?
A. We are very sensitive to the unique food situations of students, both those who are physically unable to eat certain foods, and those that choose a specific lifestyle. Our staff, including our Chef, works directly with these students on a one-on-one basis to ensure everyone is not only accommodated, but carefully considered so that they may enjoy delicious food while at school.
Q. What do I do if I lost my student ID, need to add meals or Archie Bucks, or have other general questions regarding meal plan policies?
A. To purchase a new ID card or to add Flex Dollars, please contact Student Financial Services at 570-674-6222.
To add or change your meal plan, please contact Residence Life at 570-674-6178 or reslife@misericordia.edu.
Stay Up-to-Date
We strive for open lines of communication with students, faculty, and staff. There are several ways to leave positive or constructive feedback including:
- Comment cards located on premise
- Email our Operations Manager directly at ckovalchek@metzcorp.com
- Call us at (570) 674 - 6269
- Visit our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/mudining
Our Facebook and internal myMU sites have our menus, as well as daily specials. We also run promotions that are ONLY available to our online followers. So make sure you "like" our Facebook or check you myMU page daily for some great specials!