NEW! NEW! NEW! FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, MEAL PLAN SERVICES ARE NOW LOCATED AT THE VSU 1CARD OFFICE Phone: 229-333-5988 Email:mealplans@valdosta.edu Fax (229) 293-6222 HOURS OF OPERATION VSU 1Card Office Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
MEAL PLANS: So Many Choices, So Little Time!
Campus Dining Services currently operates eight different dining locations in five different buildings, so there's always some place to grab a bite to eat no matter where you are on campus. We have worked hard to bring you the most comprehensive campus dining program imaginable. From popular national brands like Chick-fil-A, Quiznos Subs, The Loop Pizza Grill, and Einstein Bros. Bagels, to Sodexo branded Jazzman's Cafe, Subconnection, Sky Ranch Grill, Salsa Rico and our very own all-you-care-to-eat Palms Dining Center, VSU has something for everyone! We know that students keep very busy schedules, so we offer continuous service at all our dining locations, including late night hours at our retail locations.
A VSU meal plan gives you the freedom to make your own dining decisions, with several plans to choose from, depending upon your specific eating habits and lifestyle.
MEAL PLAN PROGRAMS
Meal Plans = Serving You Savings!
FALL 2008 TRADITIONAL RESIDENT MEAL PLANS
All students living on campus are required to purchase a meal plan as part of their housing contract. All students living on-campus are required to choose from an Unlimited, 14 or 10 Meal Plan. These plans are also optional for students ranked sophomore or above living off campus and an option for all VSU employees.
- YOUR BEST VALUE! The Blazer Plus + $125 Blazer Bucks = $1565 per semester: This provides UNLIMITED access to both resident dining facilities, Palms and Hopper, for meals and snacks at any time of day. It guarantees meals on a regular basis, from the first day of class to the last day of exams. Also included is $125 in Blazer Bucks to use at any of our retail locations.
- 14 Meal Plan + $225 Blazer Bucks = $1565 per semester: This plan includes any 14 meals a week at both resident dining facilities, Palms and Hopper. It's an excellent choice for students who like to eat a majority of their meals in the dining halls, but would occasionally like to grab a meal or snack from one of our other eateries. Also included is $225 Blazer Bucks to use at any of our retail locations.
- 10 Meal Plan + $370 Blazer Bucks = $1565 per semester: This plan includes any 10 meals a week at both resident dining facilities, Palms and Hopper, and recommended for students not on campus on the weekends. Also included is $370 in Blazer Bucks to use at any of our retail locations.
- $850 A La Carte Plan = $850 per semester: This meal plan is available to students officially ranked as sophomores or above. The A La Carte meal plan offers a declining balance of $850 per semester with the flexibility and convenience of eating at any dining location on campus. This plan is valid in both resident dining facilities, Palms and Hopper, where you can enjoy All- You-Care-To-Eat meals or at any of our retail locations.
- $450 A la Carte Plan = $450 per semester: This meal plan is required for all Converse and Centennial Hall residents. The A La Carte meal plan offers a declining balance of $450 per semester with the flexibility and convenience of eating at any dining location on campus. This plan is valid in both resident dining facilities, Palms and Hopper, where you can enjoy All- You-Care-To-Eat meals or at any of our retail locations.
Note: Plans including "Meals" are All-You-Care-To-Eat at Palms and Hopper. Blazer Bucks, can be used at any of our retail locations or when needed to purchase additional meals at the resident dining facilities.
FALL 2008 COMMUTER & EMPLOYEE MEAL PLANS
Available to any student, excluding on-campus residents, and also available to any VSU employee.
- YOUR BEST VALUE! 75 Meals + $75 Blazer Bucks = $450 per semester
This plan includes 75 meals to be used at Palms or Hopper at any time over the semester. It also includes $75 in Blazer Bucks to use at any of our retail locations.
- 50 Meals + $50 Blazer Bucks = $325 per semester
This plan includes 50 meals to be used at Palms or Hopper at any time over the semester. It also includes $50 in Blazer Bucks to use at any of our retail locations.
- 25 Meals + $25 Blazer Bucks = $175 per semester
This plan includes 25 meals to be used at Palms or Hopper at any time over the semester. It also includes $25 in Blazer Bucks to use at any of our retail locations.
2008-2009 Academic Year Prices without a Meal Plan
Prices at Palms & Hopper, our All-You-Care-To-Eat Resident Dining Facilities:
Breakfast $7.00 Lunch $7.00 Dinner $7.00 Special Events $8.00 BLAZER BUCKS:
Blazer Bucks are "Dining Dollars" that are assigned to your meal plan and reserved to make purchases at dining locations. They're designed to give you the flexibility to dine at any of our eateries or to make a purchase at our two on-campus convenient stores, without carrying cash. Each time you make a purchase using Blazer Bucks, the amount is automatically deducted from your VSU 1Card. Please note: any unused Blazer Bucks will be forfeited at the end of the semester.
Meal Plan Registration:
Effective August 20, 2008, meal plans must be paid in full prior to activating a plan.
The only exception is for VSU benefited employees that are eligible for payroll deduction.
Step 1. Sign up for a meal plan using Banner. If you are unable to add a meal plan on your banner account, CLICK HERE or call the Meal Plan Office at (229) 333-5988.
Step 2. Make your payment at the Bursary or VSU benefited employees may sign up for payroll deduction.
Step 3. Sign the appropriate contract(s) & submit it to the Meal Plan Office or fax it to (229) 333-2147.
Step 4. Once we've confirmed payment and receipt of your contract(s), your plan will be activated.
CHANGING MEAL PLANS :
You can make changes to your meal plan at the beginning of each semester. Use the Banner Information System after August 14th or contact the meal plan office. Call (229) 333-5988 or email: mealplans@valdosta.edu. The deadline to make changes is the first day of class:
- Fall 2008: Monday, August 18th
- Spring 2009: Monday, January 12th
Meal Plan Contracts
FALL 2008 COMMUTER & EMPLOYEE MEAL PLANS
EMPLOYEE PAYROLL DEDUCTION FORM
Mail or drop off contracts to: VSU Meal Plan Office, 1Card Services,
1204 N Patterson St, Valdosta, GA 31698 or fax (229) 293-6222
Students who have been formally accepted by Valdosta State University and who have completed a residence hall contract must select a meal plan during registration each semester. Meal plans will be validated according to the meal plan that you selected during registration, therefore, it is very important that you verify which meal plan you have before you pay your fees.
Your Meal Plan Program Commitment is a fully binding legal agreement with the University and contains specific terms and conditions. Any participant in the Meal Plan Program desiring release from the contract prior to the conclusion of the academic year must complete a Request for Release from Meal Plan Contract, available in the Meal Plan Office, located at 1Card Services.
Release from the Housing Contract does not automatically constitute a release from the Meal Plan Program Contract.
Meal Plan Program fees are assessed on a per semester basis and must be paid in full during the registration at the beginning of each semester. Meal plans will be validated automatically at the beginning of each semester based on the meal plan charge shown on your fees. Failure to pay applicable Meal Plan Program fees will not relieve an existing obligation to purchase a meal plan.
Meal Plan Participation
The residence hall contract requires all freshman and/or first year residents, with the exception of graduate students, to participate in the Meal Plan Program.
Please read your contract, including the terms & conditions, carefully before completing your Meal Plan contract.
If you have any questions, please contact the Meal Plan Office, at (229) 333-5988 or visit the 1Card Office, located at 1204 N Patterson St. Office hours are Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Fridays 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. To contact us via email, send us your questions to: mealplans@valdosta.edu