College Meal Plans
What and when can I eat?
All residential students must have a meal plan. A student’s options for meal plans is based on completed credits and residence hall/living location.
Meals are offered seven days a week and include options of healthy selections, vegetarian, gluten-free, and other menu items for those with special dietary needs.
Meal plans include:
- All-you-can-eat meals in the dining hall and a variety of options at the Bootsma Bookstore Café.
- Healthful and vegetarian options.
- Special diets accommodated on an individual basis.
- Meals available 7 days per week.
- Convenient service hours with options for class, sports team, and work conflicts.
225 Block Meal Plan
Semester Cost
$2,650
Annual Cost
$5,300
Plan Includes: 225 Meals per semester. $125 in TrollBucks spending per semester. Up to 2 swipes per person per meal. This meal plan gives you about 14 meals per week.
AVAILABLE TO:
Freshman, Sophomore, Juniors, Seniors, Commuters
190 Block Meal Plan
Semester Cost
$2,484
Annual Cost
$4,968
Plan Includes: 190 Meals per semester. $100 in TrollBucks spending per semester. Up to 2 swipes per person per meal. This meal plan gives you about 12 meals per week.
AVAILABLE TO:
Freshman, Sophomore, Juniors, Seniors, Commuters
130 Block Meal Plan
Semester Cost
$1,944
Annual Cost
$3,888
Plan Includes: 130 Meals per semester. $37.50 in TrollBucks spending per semester. Up to 2 swipes per person per meal. This meal plan gives you about 8 meals per week.
AVAILABLE TO:
Sophomore, Juniors, Seniors, Commuters
075 Block Meal Plan
Semester Cost
$729
Annual Cost
$1,458
Plan Includes: 75 Meals per semester. Up to 2 swipes per person per meal. $75 TrollBucks spending per semester. This meal plan gives you about 5 meals per week.
AVAILABLE TO:
Juniors, Seniors, Commuters
Meal Plan Frequently Asked Questions
Are you hungry yet? Figure out the ins and outs of Trollbucks, swipes, meals, and snacks so you can get to the best part—eating.
Residents and Commuters select their meal plans using their Student Portal. Meal plan selections need to be made prior to the start of the semester; changes must be made before the tenth calendar day of the semester. Contact the student life office with questions about meal plan assignments or changes.
TrollBucks are a set amount of money, with a declining balance, connected to each meal plan.
TrollBucks can be spent on a meal in the Dining Hall or on a la carte items in the Bootsma Bookstore Café
Your meal plan is connected to your student ID. Simply scan your ID at the Dining Hall or the Bootsma Bookstore Café and meals or TrollBucks are deducted.
You can use your meal plan to purchase meals for parents and friends. The Block 225 and 190 allow you to swipe multiple times per meal (see other side). For example, the Block 190 plan allows you to purchase a meal for you and one other person. This would equal 2 swipes for that meal.
The Dining Hall or the Bootsma Bookstore Café (BBC) cashiers are always ready to let you know your current balances.
No. Unused meals do not roll over.
Yes. TrollBucks roll over fall-spring, but not spring-fall.
Students may add or change meal plans before the first ten days of a new semester. A student may only select a meal plan that s/he is eligible for based on completed credits and living location.
Complete the online Sick/Quarantine Meal Request Form. Dining Services will follow up via email to confirm the information. Meals will be delivered to the suite through a no contact drop-off. Meals will be deducted from the student’s meal plan. Please submit information 24 hours in advance whenever possible.
Dining Hours of Operation
Trinity offers two dining locations for students. The Dining Hall is located next to the Administration Building and offers a variety of dining options. The Bootsma Bookstore Café is located over the bridge and offers great sandwiches, burgers, etc. Each location has different hours of operations.
Dining Hall
Breakfast
Mon-Fri 7:30 AM-9 AM
Lunch
Mon-Fri 11 AM-1:30 PM
Brunch
Sat-Sun 11:30 AM-1 PM
Dinner
Mon-Fri 5 PM-7:30 PM
Sat-Sun 5 PM-6:30 PM
Bootsma Bookstore Café
Monday-Friday
9 AM-9 PM
Saturday
12 PM-6 PM
Sunday
5 PM-9 PM
Special Dietary Needs
The staff of Trinity Christian College Food Service is committed to providing students a variety of healthy, nutritious food. Someone on staff is available to answer students’ questions regarding special dietary needs.
Students can call the Dining Services office Monday–Friday 708.239.4868 to assist with any questions and/or schedule an individual meeting.