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Comparison of 2008/09 Dining Options


. Residence Hall Plans Cerro Vista Plan PCV Dining Dollars Campus Express Club
Who can use it? Students living in
Residence Halls
Freshmen living in
Cerro Vista
Students living in
Poly Canyon Village
Any Cal Poly student, faculty or staff
Is it required? Yes Yes, for freshmen No No
 

How does it work?

The 3 options cost
the same:
Freedom Plan: 5 weekly Dining Credits and 775 quarterly Plu$ Dollars.
Flexibility Plan: 8 weekly Dining Credits and 475 quarterly Plus Dollars.
Security Plan: 10 weekly Dining Credits and 265 quarterly Plu$ Dollars.

Dining Credits are to purchase items up to a certain amount (called Cash Equivalency) for the meal period used: $7.90 during breakfast, $8.75 during lunch, $10.20 during dinner or $8.75 during Late Nite.  Plu$ Dollars are a dollar for dollar declining balance program.  Both are accessed through the PolyCard (campus ID)
Cerro Vista Plan: 5 weekly Dining Credits and 506 quarterly Plu$ Dollars.
Dining Credits are to purchase items up to a certain amount (called Cash Equivalency) for the meal period used: $7.90 during breakfast, $8.75 during lunch, $10.20 during dinner or $8.75 during Late Nite.  Plu$ Dollars are a dollar for dollar declining balance program.  Both are accessed through the PolyCard (campus ID)
Dollar for dollar declining balance (plus possible bonus dollars) accessed through the PolyCard (campus ID) Dollar for dollar declining balance accessed through the PolyCard (campus ID)
Where does it work? Dining Credits are welcome at Garden Grille, Sandwich Factory, VG Cafe and Veranda Cafe.  Plu$ Dollars are welcome at all Campus Restaurants, convenience stores and many vending machines. Dining Credits are welcome at Garden Grille, Sandwich Factory, VG Cafe and Veranda Cafe.  Plu$ Dollars are welcome at all Campus Restaurants, convenience stores and many vending machines. All Campus Restaurants, convenience stores and many vending machines. El Corral Bookstore, Pony Prints, Health Services, campus computer labs, all Campus Restaurants, convenience stores and many vending machines.
When does it expire? End of spring quarter 2009 End of spring quarter 2009 End of spring quarter 2010 When no longer enrolled or working at Cal Poly
What's the cost? $4,038 for the 2008/2009 academic year or $1,379 per quarter, paid by installments. $3,231 for the 2008/2009 academic year or $1,110 per quarter, paid by installments. $660, $1,200 or $1,800 Any amount you wish
How do I sign up? Through the portal after accepted into Residence Halls and Housing payment made Through the portal after accepted into Residence Halls and Housing payment made Through the portal after accepted into Poly Canyon Village and Housing payment made Through the "money matters" tab at the portal a few days after first registering for classes or beginning to work for Cal Poly.
When do I sign up? Sign up in mid-June, first payment due July 14. Payment in full due September 7 or in quarterly installments (with a fee). Sign up in mid-June, first payment due July 14. Payment in full due September 7 or in quarterly installments (with a fee). Sign up and pay by August 15 for 10% bonus, or sign up and pay by June 30 for up to 25% bonus dollars.  Any time