Residential Meal Plan
2010-2011 Academic Year
Meal Plan Changes
The University recently reviewed both its on-campus living and dining requirements and has decided to align its dining program with that of other major universities. For the 2010-2011 academic year the following changes will be in place.
All undergraduate students living in the non-apartment campus residence halls are required to purchase a meal plan. Freshman and sophomore residential students must purchase one of the Residential meal plans (Value or Unlimited). All other undergraduate residential students have the additional choice of the YCMP options (Gold and Platinum).
The only exception to this policy is that non-freshman undergraduates living in the 12 month graduate facility in Cashin dorm are able to purchase a YCMP or Residential meal plan, but it is not mandatory. However, freshman living in Cashin are required to purchase a Residential meal plan.
Students assigned to North Apartments can choose any meal plan including the North Apartment meal plan, but it is not mandatory. Graduate students living in the residence halls are also exempt from the meal plan requirement but are welcome to participate in any of our meal plan options.
Unlimited Meal Plan $2,333.50 per semester
Offers unlimited access to any dining common with 12 meal exchanges and 15 guest meals. Best value for the more frequent user. It’s an excellent choice for students accustomed to eating 3 meals or more daily.
Value Meal Plan $1,969.00 per semester
Offers 224 meals each semester (an average of 14 meals per week) and includes 9 meal exchanges and 15 guest meals. Ideal for moderate eaters and students who leave campus occasionally on weekends.
North Apartment Meal Plan $1,200.00 per semester
For North Apartment Residents Only. Offers 112 meals for each semester (an average of 7 meals per week) and includes 5 meal exchanges and 15 guest meals. Ideal for students living in a residential apartment looking for the convenience of eating and socializing at any of the dining commons on campus.
Kosher Option $200.00 additional
This is an additional charge to any meal plan per semester. Kosher Lunch and Dinner are available at Franklin Dining Commons.
What are Meal Exchanges?
Residential meal plan holders may use meal exchanges at any of our retail operations with a cash value of $8.50. If the selections total more than $8.50, the balance can be paid with cash, credit or debit card, the UCard debit account, or an additional meal exchange. There are no cash refunds for the difference using an extra meal exchange.
How do I sign up?
For first year students living in the residence halls, we have pre-selected the Value Meal Plan for you and it will be included on your bill from the Bursar’s Office. If you would like to upgrade to another plan such as the Unlimited Meal Plan or add the kosher option you may change your meal plan in SPIRE by clicking on the Meal Plan link under Finances. You will only have options that you are eligible to choose, changes will be reflected in SPIRE within 24 business hours. Changes can only be made in SPIRE until Friday, September 3, 2010, after this deadline please visit the Meal Plan Office in Franklin Dining Commons to make any changes.
Want to purchase more meals or upgrade to a higher meal plan?
Short of meals? If you run out of meals, you may upgrade to the Unlimited Meal Plan or purchase additional meals in blocks of 10 at the Meal Plan Office located in Franklin Dining Commons. Additional meals are available for purchase after Thanksgiving break in the fall semester and after Patriot’s Day in the spring semester. The cost is $88.00 for a block of Residential Meals and $98.50 for a block of YCMP Meals.
