Summer Services

Campus Dining is open all summer beginning Tuesday, May 27th*, with some changes in services.

Due to extensive renovations in Gresham Dining Room, summer meal service will move from the Marketplace to Samuelson Pavilion. Meals will follow a one-swipe, one-pass system—guests will swipe their card upon entry and have a single pass to collect food and beverages. Seating will be available in Samuelson Pavilion, or guests may take their meals to go.

As a result, the Tiger Cooler Express will relocate to the Marketplace, offering an à la carte alternative for Oxy students, faculty, and staff.

Hours | Meal Plans | Prices

Summer Hours (as of Tuesday, May 27th):

Monday-Friday
Breakfast 7:00am - 9:30am
Lunch 11am – 1:30pm
Dinner 5pm – 7pm

Saturday and Sunday
Breakfast 7am - 9am (Offered June 14 - August 2 only)
Brunch (Lunch) 11am - 1:30pm
Dinner 5pm – 7pm

Summer Changes & Closures

Saturday June 7 - Alumni Reunion Weekend
Breakfast 7:30am - 9:30am
Lunch 11am – 1:30pm
Dinner 4:30pm – 5:30pm only

Sunday June 8 - Alumni Reunion Weekend
Breakfast 8am - 9:30am
Lunch 11am - 1:30pm
Dinner 5p - 7pm

Thursday June 19th :  Breakfast and Lunch only - Closed for Dinner

Friday July 4th:   Breakfast and Lunch only - Closed for Dinner

Sunday August 3rd:  Closed

Should other schedule changes occur, they will be posted on the website and communicated via campus-wide e-mail

Summer Meal Plans (Oxy students)

During the summer, the Marketplace typically operates on an "All You Care to Eat" (AYCTE) model, allowing guests to sample options from all stations with a single card swipe. This year, due to extensive renovations, meal service will be relocated to Samuelson Pavilion and will follow a one-pass system to streamline meal distribution. Guests will swipe to enter and receive a single pass to collect food and beverages. Meals can be enjoyed inside the Pavilion or taken to go.

The Summer Meal Plan:

This summer meal plan operates differently from the academic year meal plan. Each week, your account will be loaded with 14 meals, resetting every Sunday morning. Each visit to the MP@SP, or anytime food is provided elsewhere, your account will be deducted one meal. 

*Please note that only one meal can be used per meal period. Every week, a minimum of 16 up to a maximum of 21 meal periods are offered. Any meals remaining by the end of the day on Saturday will not roll over to the following week.

Most summer meal plans are valid Tuesday, May 27 through Saturday, August 2.
If you need to extend your meal plan for use after August 2, please contact Card Services.

Packed Meals Off Campus: 

If you participate in a program which requires you to work off campus, packed meals may be available on a limited basis.  Your participation in a qualifying program must first be verified by Robert Starec in Campus Dining:  coolerrs@oxy.edu.  

Meal-to-go requests will be submitted by noon the day before using a Google Form. Late requests will not be processed. The pre-packed meals are collected from the Marketplace cashier. Meals will be available for pickup as early as the same-day dinner meal period, or they may be collected during breakfast the following morning. Meals will include a choice of sandwich, hot entree, or salad, beverage, whole fruit and packaged snack/cookie. Once approved, more detailed instructions will be provided.

Other Meal Plan Information:

• During the summer, the College hosts conference groups with designated meal times, which may lead to queues at the facility. We kindly ask for your patience and respect for these guests.
• Payment for guests can be made using Cash, Credit Cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Rollover, Bengal Bucks, Sponsored Plans, or Interdepartmental Charge. All guests must pay before entering the MP@SP.
• To maintain a hygienic and organized dining environment, bringing outside food into the MP@SP is not permitted. 
• Always have your valid Oxy ID card with you to access your meal plan privileges. If your ID card is lost, stolen, or damaged, you will need to purchase a new one.

• Any violation of these rules will result in a referral to the conduct system.

Looking for an alternative to the AYCTE option?  

The Tiger Cooler Express will be open out of  the Marketplace (aka TCE@MP)

The Tiger Cooler Express (TCE) is a “to go” dining option during summer operations, offering an a la carte alternative to "AYCTE" at the Marketplace.
(Offering Snacks, Drinks, Sandwiches, Made to Order Menu Items, Pizza and Salad Bar)

Summer Hours: (Begin Tuesday May 27th)

Monday - Thursday 8am - 2pm
Friday’s 8am - 12pm
Closed Weekends and Holidays

The TCE accepts Cash, Credit Cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Rollover, Bengal Bucks, Sponsored Plans, or Interdepartmental Charge.

For those on summer meal plans, the TCE will also offer a "meal equivalency" option for Lunch and Dinner.  Unlike at the Marketplace, the meal equivalency will not provide unlimited food and beverages. During the respective meal period (lunch or dinner) a meal swipe will provide:

Example: Sandwich, Made to Order Menu Item, or Salad, with Beverage, Fruit or Snack.

If you have any questions, please contact us at any time. Have a great summer!

Summer Prices (Oxy staff/students)

Staff/Student BREAKFAST DISCOUNT (with ID) $13.25+ tax (Breakfast is not always offered on weekends)
Staff/Student LUNCH DISCOUNT (with ID) $14.75 tax inclusive Monday - Friday only
Staff/Student DINNER DISCOUNT (with ID) $14.75 + tax
Staff/Student BRUNCH DISCOUNT (with ID) $14.75 + tax Saturday-Sunday
Payable by Cash, Bengal Bucks, Sponsored or Rollover. No further discounts will apply. 

PLEASE NOTE THAT IDC CUSTOMERS AND ANY GUESTS WILL BE CHARGED AT THE PRICES LISTED BELOW. The staff/student discount is not available to family members, consultants, contractors, auditors, etc. Please bring your Oxy ID, and please be kind to our cashiers and don't ask them for exceptions.

Regular Meal Prices: Cash, Credit Cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Bengal Bucks, Sponsored, Rollover:

Breakfast: $15.25 + tax
Brunch: $16.25 + tax
Lunch: $16.25 + tax
Dinner: $16.25 + tax
The price for children age 3-9 is 1/2 of the above

Inter-departmental charge (IDC) Meal Prices: For meals charged to an Oxy internal account only (no tax):
Breakfast: $13.25
Brunch: $14.75
Lunch: $14.75
Dinner: $14.75

*Interim Information:

For those on campus after the last day of Spring Meal Plans (May 17th), but prior to the beginning of Summer Meal Plans (May 27th) the Tiger Cooler will be open the following:

Monday May 19th - Thursday May 22nd
8:00am - 2:30pm
(Cash, Credit Cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Bengal Bucks, Rollover, Sponsored accepted)

All facilities are closed:
Sunday May 18th for Commencement
Friday May 23rd for the Employee Recognition Day
Saturday May 24th  - Monday May 26th - Memorial Day Weekend
Sunday August 3rd