2009/10 Meal Plans

Somers Hall	Other Halls & Commuter Students	Dining Dollars	Greenview Meals	Flex Meals

*If I live in Somers Hall, what are my meal plan choices?

All residents of Somers Hall are required to participate on a meal plan. Freshmen may choose from three meal plans while Somers residents who are sophomores, juniors or seniors may also choose from two additional plans. Meal plans are used primarily in The Greenview, where students can dine with their friends or make a To-Go meal to take with them. Each plan also has flex meals that may be used in Storm's Den.

Freshmen choices for Somers Hall residents:

• Any 225 meals plus $75 Dining Dollars per semester. This plan has 125 Greenview meals and 100 Flex meals (averages 14 - 15 meals per week). Cost is $1,578 per semester.
• Any 200 meals plus $100 Dining Dollars per semester. This plan has 110 Greenview meals and 90 Flex meals (averages 12 - 13 meals per week). Cost is $1,494 per semester.
• Any 175 meals plus $125 Dining Dollars per semester. This plan has 95 Greenview meals and 80 Flex meals (averages 10 - 11 meals per week). Cost is $1,430.50 per semester.

Additional choices for sophomore, junior or senior residents of Somers Hall:

• Any 130 meals plus $125 Dining Dollars per semester. This plan has 130 Flex meals (averages 8 - 9 meals per week). Cost is $1,113 per semester.
• Any 100 meals plus $125 Dining Dollars per semester. This plan has 100 Flex meals (averages 6 - 7 meals per week). Cost is $885 per semester.

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* What is available for all other residents or commuter students?

Although residents of Pine, Groves, Maple, Willow, Birch, Cedar, Scanlon, and Kerst Halls  as well as commuter students are not required to have a meal plan, many find value in a meal plan because they are tax exempt (current tax is 10.125%) and convenient. They may choose any of the Somers Hall resident plans, or one of the plans listed below.

Greenview Flex Meal Plans

• Any 75 meals plus $100 Dining Dollars per semester. This plan has 75 Flex meals (averages 4 - 5 meals per week). Cost is $670 per semester.
• Any 50 meals plus $100 Dining Dollars per semester. This plan has 50 Flex meals (averages 3 - 4 meals per week). Cost is $480 per semester.

Storm's Den Meal Plans (meals can only be used in Storm's Den)

• Any 75 Storm's Den meals plus $100 Dining Dollars per semester. This plan averages 4 - 5 meals per week. Meals are worth up to $6.18 in Storm's Den. Cost is $563.50 per semester.
• Any 50 meals plus $100 Dining Dollars per semester. This plan has averages 3 - 4 meals per week. Meals are worth up to $6.18 in Storm's Den. Cost is $409 per semester.

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* What are Dining Dollars?

Dining Dollars are the same as having cash in your pocket. Dining Dollars are part of all meal plans and are accessible through your ID card. They can be used in all food service locations including vending. Student Dining Dollars must be used each academic year and are not transferable to Bookstore Dollars. When Dining Dollars are used in The Greenview, it is at a discounted rate. The 2009/10 rate for lunch or dinner is $7.75. Student Dining Dollars are tax exempt when making a purchase.

Students who are not residents of Somers Hall may choose to deposit money into a Dining Dollars account instead of purchasing a meal plan. This is done in the Business Office. These  Dining Dollars may be used in The Greenview, Storm's Den, Java Express and in vending. These Dining Dollars are tax exempt. Use of Dining Dollars in The Greenview is at a discounted rate. The 2009/10  rate for lunch or dinner is $7.75. Since the current tax rate is 19.125%, using Dining Dollars instead of cash saves students a significant amount of money when purchasing food on campus. All Dining Dollars must be use by May 15, they do not roll over to the following year.

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* What are Greenview Meals and how are they used?

Greenview meals are used exclusively in The Greenview. They can also be used for a future meal by taking a to-go-meal (sack meal) for a meal time when you will not be eating in The Greenview. Up to three meals may be used during a meal period, allowing the student to bring a guest. For additional guests, Flex meals or Dining dollars can be used. If you run out of Greenview meals before the end of the semester, Flex meals can be used. All meals must be used each semester, they do not roll to the following semester nor will they be refunded.

*When can Greenview meals be used?

Monday through Friday      Breakfast: 3 meals can be used
Monday through Sunday    Lunch (Brunch) and Dinner: 3 meals can be used

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* What are Flex Meals and how are they used?

Flex meals can be used in either The Greenview or Storm's Den.

• In The Greenview they are mainly used when you run out of Greenview meals.
• In Storm's Den, only Flex meals can be used. They have a value up to $6.18.

When can Flex meals be used?

Freshmen meal plans (225, 200 or 175 meals)

Breakfast (Monday - Friday)
A total of 3 Flex meals can be used in The Greenview.  Breakfast is not available in Storm's Den with the Flex meals on these meal plans.

Lunch (Brunch) & Dinner (Monday - Sunday)
A total of 3 Flex meals can be used in The Greenview and Storm's Den (between 10:15 am and closing).

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Greenview Flex meal plans (130, 100, 75 or 50 meals)

Breakfast (Monday - Friday)
A total of 3 Flex meals can be used in The Greenview and Storm's Den (between 7 am - 10:15 am).

Lunch (Brunch) & Dinner (Monday - Sunday)
A total of 3 Flex meals can be used in The Greenview and Storm's Den (between 10:15 am and closing).

When can Storm's Den Meals be used?

• 7 am until 10:15 am: 3 meals can be used.
• Between 10:15 am and closing: 3 meals can be used.

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