Food Service

Facilities, options and policies for on-campus dining

Dining services for Point Park University are available in various locations throughout the campus. Meal plans, FLEX dollars, cash, and in some cases, credit cards may be used to pay for food and food items. If a meal plan or FLEX dollars are purchased, your Point Park University ID card will be encoded to access your food service account and must be presented in order to be used as payment. ID cards are nontransferable.

The following policies, codes and processes are part of the Point Park University Student Planner/Handbook.

Key sections

Lawrence Hall Dining Room

The LHDR is located on the third floor of Lawrence Hall and offers all-you-care-to-eat dining for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In the LHDR, traditional home-style foods, ethnically-inspired foods, vegetarian and vegan selections, and more are available. Meal plans, flex dollars, and cash are accepted in the LHDR.

Guests are welcome in the LHDR to dine with you for nominal rates; these are posted at the entrance.

Removal of food, beverages, or dinnerware from the LHDR is strictly prohibited and may result in disciplinary action. Students are not permitted to take large glasses or containers into the LHDR.

Point Café

The Point Café is located on the second floor of Lawrence Hall and offers a wide range of grab-and-go and made-to-order menu selections. Specialty coffee drinks and smoothies are also available. A meal plan equivalency is offered for breakfast, dinner, and late night. FLEX dollars, credit cards, and cash are also accepted.

Starbucks

Starbucks is located on the first floor of Conestoga Hall. FLEX dollars, cash, and credit cards are accepted.

Meal Plans

Point Park University offers meal plans that combine the security of guaranteed meals and the flexibility in dining choices.

Resident students living in Lawrence and Thayer Halls are required to select either the 14- or 10-Meal FLEX Plan. Resident students living in Conestoga and Pioneer Suites must select a meal plan; however, they also have the option of selecting the 30, 50, or 75 Block Plans, the 14- or 10-Meal FLEX Plans, or the 400 FLEX plan. Resident students living in the Boulevard Apartments are not required to select a meal plan, but may purchase any of the meal plans, including the 400 FLEX plan.

Meals are not guaranteed when food service facilities are closed. No credit will be given for missed meals unless a student is on an approved medical leave of absence and completes the proper paperwork. Meal plan FLEX dollars rollover from the fall semester to the spring semester; however, they are not transferable, and do not remain in the student’s account beyond the spring term. Students who wish to change their meal plan must do so during the first two weeks of each semester.

14-Meal Flex Plan with $200 FLEX Dollars

This meal plan is available to all resident students.

Entitles you to any 14 meals per week (Sunday through Saturday).
Includes $200 FLEX dollars per semester.
Enjoy all-you-care-to-eat dining for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the LHDR. Each time you eat in the LHDR, one meal is subtracted from your weekly meal allowance.
Meals do not transfer from week to week.
For added flexibility and convenience, a meal exchange may be used in the Point Café during breakfast, dinner, or late night (may not be used for lunch).

10-Meal FLEX Plan with $275 FLEX Dollars

This meal plan is available to all resident students.

Entitles you to any 10 meals per week (Sunday through Saturday).
Includes $275 FLEX dollars per semester.
Enjoy all-you-care-to-eat dining for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the LHDR. Each time you eat in the LHDR, one meal is subtracted from your weekly meal allowance.
Meals do not transfer from week to week.
For added flexibility and convenience, a meal exchange may be used in the Point Café during breakfast, dinner, or late night (may not be used for lunch).

Block Plans

Block plans are available to any non-resident students, and students living in Conestoga and Pioneer Suites, and the Boulevard Apartments.

Meals are purchased in blocks of 30 (includes $175 FLEX dollars), 50 (includes $200 FLEX dollars), or 75 (includes $125 FLEX dollars).
May be used at any time during the semester for all-you-care-to-eat dining for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the LHDR.
Each time you eat in the LHDR, one meal is subtracted from your semester total.
For added flexibility and convenience, a meal exchange may be used in the Point Café during breakfast, dinner, or late night (may not be used for lunch).

Exemption from Meal Plans

A resident student requesting exemption from purchasing a meal plan for medical reasons must provide documentation from his/her physician. The University’s consent will be based upon the decision of the Dean of Students.

Flex Dollars

FLEX dollars are an option for all students.

Accepted like cash in the LHDR, Point Café, and Starbucks.
May be purchased and added to your account at any time in increments of $25.
No refunds are given for unused flex dollars.
Flex dollars transfer from the fall to the spring semester, but not from spring to fall.
To purchase flex dollars, contact the Food Service Office at 412-392-3829 or visit the office in 207 Lawrence Hall.

Microwave Ovens

There are microwave ovens available for general use in the following locations:

2nd floor Lawrence Hall (in the Point Café area)
2nd floor Thayer Hall
1st floor Boulevard Apartments

Please report requests for repairs and vandalism to the Food Service Director at 412-392-3829 or 412-392-4703.

Vending Machines

There are a variety of vending machines throughout the University:

2nd floor Lawrence Hall (in the Point Café area)
2nd floor Academic Hall (near the elevators)
1st floor Conestoga Hall (lounge)
Basement University Center (Library)
Basement Pioneer Hall
Lobby Student Center
2nd floor Student Center

Please report requests for repairs, losses, and vandalism to the Food Service Director at 412-392-3829 or 412-392-4703.

Dining Schedule

Hours of operation are subject to change during the summer months and most breaks.

LHDR, Weekdays

Breakfast 7 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Lunch 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Dinner 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

LHDR, Weekends

Brunch 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Dinner 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Point Café

Monday - Saturday 7 a.m. - Midnight
Sunday* 7 p.m. - Midnight

*Meal equivalency usage unavailable

Point Café – Meal Equivalency

Breakfast 7 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Dinner 4 a.m. - 6:30 a.m.
Late Night 7 a.m. - 11:50 p.m.

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