Bon Appetit: Meal Plan Options

UP meal plans are a “declining balance” concept. There are no limitations on when or where students can use their dining points and there are no regulations prohibiting the use of the dining points to purchase meals for other students or guests. Students will be able to “grab and go” with their purchases and are not limited to eating their meals in the location where it was purchased. Students will have control of their meal plan account and will be able to purchase their meals as they see fit.

Of course, having control of the spending in the meal plan account comes with a level of responsibility in student spending behavior. Every purchase will come with a receipt showing an account balance.

TOP 5 BENEFITS OF OUR MEAL PLAN

5. Community - Breaking bread is an important part of university community life. On-campus dining lets you be a part of the larger college experience.

4. Food NOT out of a Box or Can - Bon Appétit cooks from scratch with recipes prepared by the onsite Executive Chef. All regular salad dressings, bread, soups and stocks for sauces are made from scratch everyday by the onsite culinary team.

3. Food with a Conscience - Our chicken and milk are antibiotic-free and fruits and vegetables are local and organic (when in season).

2. Vegetarian and Vegan Options - A wide range of vegetarian and vegan choices are offered at our cafés.

1. Peace of Mind - No worrying about packing food for lunch. Also, our meal plan dollars can't be lost, even if your student ID card is lost.

MEAL PLAN INFORMATION 2012-2013

We offer a variety of meal plans to fit your lifestyle. The meal plans operate on a declining balance or debit system. Depending on the plan selected, students begin each semester with a set amount of funds electronically added to their meal plan balance. Students then draw down on their balance as they purchase food in all Bon Appetit locations.

*Pilot Points = Purchasing Power

*Pilot Points = Purchasing Power

If a student runs out of Pilot Points, additional Pilot Points can be added at the Bon Appetit office in Bauccio Commons.

Refunds will not be given for unused Pilot Points at the end of the academic year. All Pilot Points must be used by the end of spring semester. Unused Pilot Points cannot transfer to another student account or carry over to the next school year.

Residents select a dining option for the entire semester. Fall level changes are allowed until the second Friday of the fall semester; changes for spring semester must be submitted by the first Friday of the spring semester. Students must complete the online Meal Plan Change form to request a change.

More information about food service at the University of Portland can be found at the Bon Appétit website.