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

All residents of Somers Hall and Freshmen residents of Pine Hall are required to participate on a meal plan. Freshmen may choose from three meal plans while 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 a limited number of flex meals that may be used in Storm's Den.

Freshmen choices for Somers and Pine Hall residents:

• Any 225 meals plus $75 Dining Dollars per semester. This plan has 145 Greenview meals and 80 flex meals (averages 14 - 15 meals per week). Cost is $1,506 per semester.
  
• Any 200 meals plus $100 Dining Dollars per semester. This plan has 130 Greenview meals and 70 flex meals (averages 12 - 13 meals per week). Cost is $1,428 per semester.
  
• Any 175 meals plus $125 Dining Dollars per semester. This plan has 115 Greenview meals and 60 flex meals (averages 10 - 11 meals per week). Cost is $1,369 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 65 Greenview meals and 65 flex meals (averages 8 - 9 meals per week). Cost is $1,087 per semester.
  
• Any 100 meals plus $125 Dining Dollars per semester. This plan has 50 Greenview meals and 50 flex meals (averages 6 - 7 meals per week). Cost is $872 per semester.

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

Although residents of Groves, Maple, Willow, Birch, Cedar, Scanlon, Kerst  Halls and non-freshmen residents of Pine Hall 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 9.75%). They may choose any of the Somers & Pine Hall resident plans, or one of the plans listed below.

Greenview and Flex Meal Plans

• Any 75 meals plus $100 Dining Dollars per semester. This plan has 40 Greenview meals and 35 flex meals (averages 4 - 5 meals per week). Cost is $664 per semester.
• Any 50 meals plus $100 Dining Dollars per semester. This plan has 25 Greenview meals and 25 flex meals (averages 3 - 4 meals per week). Cost is $485 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 $5.82 in Storm's Den. Cost is $536.50 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 $5.82 in Storm's Den. Cost is $391 per semester.
  

* 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. Meal plan 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 2008/09 rate for lunch or dinner is $7.38. Dining Dollars from meal plans are tax exempt when making a purchase.

Students who are not residents of Somers or Pine Halls and not on a meal plan may also choose to deposit money into a Dining Dollars account. This is done in the Business Office. This account does not include meals, but Dining Dollars may be used in The Greenview, Storm's Den, Java Express and in vending. New this year is that fact that these Dining Dollars are tax exempt . Use of Dining Dollars in The Greenview is at a discounted rate. The 2008/09 rate for lunch or dinner is $7.38.  Since the current tax rate is 9.75% 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.

* 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 two 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: 2 meals can be used and
• Lunch and Dinner: 2 meals can be used

Saturday and Sunday

• Brunch and Dinner: 2 meals can be used

* 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 $5.82.
  

When can Flex meals be used?

Freshmen meal plans (225, 200 or 175 meals)

A total of 4 flex meals can be used each day in the following ways.

The Greenview - 4 meals can be used.

· 2 for breakfast (Monday - Friday) and

· 2 for lunch(brunch)/dinner (Monday - Sunday)

OR

Storm's Den - 2 flex meals can be used.

· Not available for breakfast (on these plans)

· 2 for lunch & dinner between 10:15 am and closing.

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

A total of 4 flex meals can be used each day in the following ways.

The Greenview - 4 flex meals can be used.

· 2 for breakfast (Monday - Friday) and

· 2 for lunch(brunch)/dinner (Monday - Sunday)

OR

Storm's Den - 4 flex meals can be used.

· 2 for breakfast (7 am until 10:15 am) and

· 2 for lunch & dinner between 10:15 am and closing.

Storm's Den Meal Plans

Storm's Den - 4 flex meals can be used.

· 2 for breakfast (7 am until 10:15 am) and

· 2 for lunch & dinner between 10:15 am and closing.