Frequently Asked Questions

• Do I need a College ID to eat when I am on a meal plan or when I have a DDC cash account?
• Must I have a Meal Plan?
• Which Points Plan equals Any 15 plan?
• Should I choose a Board Plan or a Points Plan?
• What costs are associated with a meal plan?
• What is the benefit of a Points Plan?
• What is the benefit of a Board Plan?
• Is there a limit on the number of points per week?
• If I run out of Points can I buy more?

Do I need a College ID to eat when I am on a meal plan or when I have a DDC cash account?

Yes. There is only one way to run a computerized meal plan, that is with an active ID card. Lost cards can be replaced at a nominal fee of $10.00 in the ID office, located in the Student Union.

Must I have a Meal Plan?

Yes, if you live in a residence hall, you must participate in the meal plan program. This is part of the agreement made with the bond holders on the dining hall. Students who sign a housing contract but neglect to choose a meal plan will be automatically assigned to Plan C Points.

Which Points Plan equals Any 15 plan?

None of the Points Plans equals a Board Plan because they are used and priced differently.

Should I choose a Board Plan or a Points Plan?

The choice depends on your eating habits, your class and work schedule, whether you want to eat on weekends, whether you want to use you meal plan to eat just snacks or meals.

What costs are associated with a meal plan?

When paying for a meal plan all costs associated with the operation of Dining Services are included in the fee. Utilities, insurance, salaries and benefits, repairs, capital improvements, as well as paper and cleaning supplies are also included in the meal plan fee. This is true for both Points Plans and Board Plans.

What is the benefit of a Points Plan?

The flexibility and convenience it provides.

What is the benefit of a Board Plan?

The Board Plan guarantees meals from the first day to the last day of the semester and has additional purchase power with its Bonus Points.

Is there a limit on the number of points per week?

No, there is no limit. Points begin on the day Dining Services opens for business and those points continue until the day dining services closes for business, or until your balance of points are gone. There is a maximum limit per transaction of $30 due to the computer setting.

If I run out of Points can I buy more?

Yes, more points can be purchased. Students can come to the Campus Card etc. office, and purchase additional points.