2011 - 2012 Meal Plans

Choosing A Meal Plan

How do I choose my meal plan?

To choose a meal plan, you'll need to consider your eating habits. How many meals will you eat on campus each week? How many meals will be in Market Central and The Perch at Sutherland? How many meals will be at the other dining facilities on campus? How many snacks and beverages will you consume on the run? 

The example below can help you think about your eating preferences. Use this as a guide to determine your meal plan needs, or, eliminate the guesswork by choosing an Ultimate Access plan, affording you the opportunity to dine-in at Market Central and The Perch at Sutherland as often as you desire.

Download a blank copy of this meal plan worksheet for help with calculating your meal plan needs (PDF).

 

Estimate of meals in Market Central and The Perch at Sutherland: Example
1. # breakfasts per week x 1 Dining Pass= 3
2. # lunches per week x 1 Dining Pass = 3
3. # dinners per week x 1 Dining Pass= 5
4. Total meals per week (add lines 1 through 3)= 11
5. Multiply total from line 4 x 15 (weeks per term). This is the estimated number of Dining Passes needed per term=


165
Estimate of Dining Dollars spending: Example
1. $$ spent per week spent on coffee, snacks, soda, etc.= 10.50
2. $$ spent per week on convenience store items to take back to your accommodation= 13.00
3. $$ spent per week on meals other than in Market Central and The Perch at Sutherland dining facilities (Chick-fil-A, Burger King, Tsunami Sushi, etc.)= 19.00
4. Total $$ spent per week (add lines 1 through 3)= 42.50
5. Multiply total from line 4 x 15 (weeks per term). This is the estimated number of Dining Dollars needed per term=


637.50

 

Based on this example, you might select Tier 1, Plan C, offering 175 Dining Passes and $645 Dining Dollars