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The freshman dining plans allow first year students the freedom to settle into their new environments without worrying about preparing meals or cleaning dishes. The program works like a debit card, with all of the funds available through your PolyCard at the beginning of each quarter. There are three designated restaurants to use your dining credits and 14 other restaurants and markets to use your Plu$ Dollars. Every time you make a purchase, the Dining Credit and/or Plu$ Dollars are deducted from your balance. After each purchase, the remaining Plu$ amount is displayed on the cash register so you can keep track of your remaining balance throughout the quarter.
The freshman dining plans are designed to provide individual student's dining needs during the academic school year. They are designed with flexibility and convenience in mind. Select the dining that best fits your personal eating habits. If you have questions related to the program, please contact Campus Dining Customer Service.
Listed below is a summary of important information
| Freshman living in Residence Halls | Freshman living in Cerro Vista Apartments | |
|---|---|---|
| Who can use it? | Freshman living in Residence Halls | Freshmen living in Cerro Vista Apartments |
| Is it required? | Yes | Yes |
| What are the meal plan options? | There are three (3) dining plan options to choose from: Freedom Plan: 8 weekly Dining Credits + $360 quarterly Plu$ Dollars ($1080 annual Plu$) Flexibility Plan: 10 weekly Dining Credits + $175 quarterly Plus Dollars ($525 annual Plu$) Security Plan: 12 weekly Dining Credits + $50 quarterly Plu$ Dollars ($150 annual Plu$) |
Cerro Vista Apartments come with full kitchens so we are offering one (1) dining plan option: Apartment Life: 8 weekly Dining Credits + $90 quarterly Plu$ Dollars ($270 annual Plu$) |
| What is the cash equivalency of a dining credit? | Dining Credits are cash equivalency amounts that allow you to purchase items up to a certain amount for the meal period used: Breakfast: $7.90 Lunch: $9.75 Dinner: $12.75 Late Nite: $8.75 |
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| Where can I use my Dining Credits to purchase meals? | Dining Credits are welcome at 19 Metro station, Sandwich Factory and VG Cafe. Plu$ Dollars are welcome at all Campus Restaurants, markets and many vending machines. | |
| When does it expire? | End of spring quarter 2010 | |
| How do I sign up? | Through the Cal Poly portal after acceptance into Residence Halls and Housing payment is made. | |
| What's the cost? | Total Costs: $4,339 $4,240 for the 2009/2010 academic year plus a $99 installment fee for processing if you pay by installments. |
Total Cost: $3,504 $3,405 for the 2009/2010 academic year plus a $99 installment fee for processing if you pay by installments. |
| When are payments due? | Initial Dining Deposit: $1,168 by July 14, 2009 Plus... Option 1: Annual Payment: Additional $3,072 by Sept. 4, 2009 or Option 2: Installment Payments: Final Fall Payment: $279 by Sept 4, 2009 Winter Payment: $1,446 by Nov 10, 2009 Spring Payment: $1,446 by Feb 22, 2010 |
Initial Dining Deposit: $1,168 by July 14, 2009 Plus... Option 1: Annual Payment: Additional $2,237 by Sept. 4, 2009 or Option 2: Installment Payments: Winter Payment: $1,168 by Nov 10, 2009 Spring Payment: $1,168 by Feb 22, 2010 |