New Meal Plans for 2008-2009
Campus Dining Services, in collaboration with the Executive Officers of the Student Government Association and the Association of Residence Halls, have created these meal plans in an effort to provide attractive options that meet the needs of the entire university community. In order to create these plans, research was conducted of institutions with similar demographics and those with meal plans of interest.
In addition, students, faculty, and staff were surveyed regarding their needs related to campus meal plans as well as given an opportunity to provide feedback on all aspects of the recommended plan. Feedback from all groups has been considered and incorporated where possible.
One of the major advantages to the new meal plan options is the focus on sustainability. While carry out is available, disposable containers do not support campus sustainability efforts. Therefore, you are highly encouraged to dine in rather than carry out whenever possible.
Classes, papers, tests, work, hanging out with friends...the list goes on and on! You have enough to worry about – you don’t need to worry about cooking too. Campus Dining Services prepares convenient, fresh, and healthy options so you don't have to. Whether you are living in an on-campus residence hall or an off-campus apartment, there’s a plan to fit your needs.
All students living in the residence halls are required to purchase a meal plan each semester and will be notified when the online meal plan selection process is available. There are three basic types of meal plans to choose from:
If you are living in a residence hall and do not choose a meal plan, the 7-day Unlimited Access Meal Plan will be assigned to you. Please review the choices carefully to consider what best fits your needs. Detailed information regarding meal plans is included via the links at left. Fall 2008 meal plans become accessible on Friday, August 15.
Choose any dining center
Regardless of the plan you choose, you may dine in any of the three residential dining centers, Watterson Food Court, adjacent to Watterson Towers, Southside located in South Campus (Atkin-Colby, Hamilton-Whitten) and Marketplace at Linkins Center located in Tri Towers (Haynie, Wilkins and Wright Halls). Please note that there is no dining center located in East Campus (Hewett Hall); East Campus residents tend to dine at Watterson Food Court located approximately one block from Hewett Hall.
Dining centers are open continuously throughout the day from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m. on weekdays, with slightly abbreviated hours on weekends.
