Graceland University dining offers two convenient on-campus dining options: the Commons dining hall and The Swarm, along with flexible meal plans, Dining Dollars, and GBUCK$ that can be used both on and off campus. Whether students are looking for a traditional college dining hall experience, quick meals between classes, or off-campus dining options in Lamoni, Graceland provides flexible, student-friendly ways to eat, connect, and stay fueled throughout the day.
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Graceland University provides exciting and innovative dining services for the entire Graceland community.
With two locations to choose from, Graceland provides the campus community with conveniently located dining options that are central to the main campus and provide a variety of options for all kinds of tastes.
Dining on campus is the ultimate social experience – essential to campus life. Gather with friends, take a study break, hang out, relax, or unwind after a hard day of classes and activities. Whatever reason or needs, Graceland has a dining option for you.
Through its partnership with Sodexo, Graceland offers students and visitors two distinct dining options – a residential dining hall and an on-the-go diner for more casual fare.
The Floyd M. McDowell Commons gives Graceland students a traditional dining hall experience with a wide variety of options for each meal. Complete with a salad bar, hot grill entrées, and many other fresh food choices designed to satisfy everyone's appetite.
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The Swarm in the Newcom Student Union is a popular dining option for many of our students. With a grill serving burgers and a Sub Hub, students can grab any meal here using their meal exchange or GBUCK$.
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In order to meet your campus dining needs, we have designed the following meal plans for you.
Please note: meal plan changes can only be made and will only be accepted during the first week of regularly scheduled classes during fall and spring semesters.
Dining Dollars are funds linked to your student ID that can be used on campus at The Commons and The Swarm instead of cash. They are included in meal plans or can be added separately, making them a flexible option for meals, snacks, or coffee between classes.
Students who add Dining Dollars receive a bonus value (20% for purchases of $40 or more), making them a smart choice for both residential and commuter students who plan to eat on campus regularly.
Please call 641.784.5339 with questions!
GBUCK$ is a flexible dining program that allows students to use their student ID to pay for food both on campus and at participating off-campus locations in Lamoni.
Using GBUCK$ on campus provides a 10% discount, while off-campus use gives students the freedom to explore local dining options. Full-time students who pay the activity fee also receive a $50 GBUCK$ credit each semester, making it easy to grab meals, snacks, or coffee both on and off campus.
21 Meals per Week Plan
The plan includes 21 meals of your choice Sunday thru Saturday and $100.00 Flex Points! Additionally the plan includes 10 Guest Meals per semester.
14 Meals per Week Plan
This plan includes fourteen meals of your choice Sunday thru Saturday and $125.00 Flex Points! This plan requires budgeting of meals throughout the week
10 Meals per Week Plan
This plan includes ten meals of your choice Sunday thru Saturday and $200.00 Flex Points! This plan requires budgeting of meals throughout the week.
5 Meals per Week Plan
This plan includes five meals of your choice Sunday thru Saturday and $75.00 Flex Points! This plan requires budgeting of meals throughout the week. This plan is recommended for off-campus students.
More information about the dining services at Graceland.
Graceland has partnered with Sodexo Food Service for over a decade. Visit their website, promotions and more at the link below.
Visit Sodexo's Graceland Site
Graceland offers GBUCK$ to off-campus students and staff, which gives them the ability to use their dining dollars at participating off-campus locations in Lamoni. Learn more about the program, as well as participating locations.
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Graceland offers two main dining locations: The Commons, a traditional dining hall with a wide variety of meals, and The Swarm, located in the Newcom Student Union for quick, on-the-go options.
Meal plans include a set number of meals per week at The Commons, along with Dining Dollars (Flex Points) that can be used at campus dining locations. Some plans also include guest meals.
GBUCK$ is a flexible dining program that allows students to use their student ID to pay for food on campus and at participating off-campus locations in Lamoni, often with added discounts.
Yes. Commuter and off-campus students can purchase Dining Dollars or GBUCK$, making it easy to eat on campus between classes or while spending time with friends.
Yes. Graceland dining includes plant-based and healthy food options, supported by its A+ rating from PETA’s Dining Services report.
GBUCK$ can be used at select participating off-campus dining locations in Lamoni, giving students more flexibility to dine both on and off campus.
