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Residential Meal Plan Options

FLEX MEAL PLANS

For the 2012-2013 academic year, the Flex 20 meal plan offers 20 meals per week that can be used in any dining hall, Grab N' Go, or market. Plus you receive $225 in Flex Points per semester. The 20 meals must be used by the end of the week as they do not roll over. Each meal is worth $6.25 in food at any campus market.
2011-12 price is $1,954/qtr, $5,861/yr. 

2012-13 price is $3,012/semester, $6,024/yr.

For the 2012-13 academic year, the Flex 14 meal plan offers 14 meals per week that can be used in any dining hall, Grab N' Go, or market. Plus you receive $225 in Flex Points per semester. The 14 meals must be used by the end of the week as they do not roll over. Each meal is worth $6.25 at any campus market.
2011-12 price is $1,749/qtr, $5,246/yr.

2012-13 price is $2,700/semester, $5,400/yr.

Details on Flex Meal Plans: Flex Points will be good at West 82, Front Room, Latitude 39, Cafe BiblioTech, Nelson Cafe, all Dining Halls and all Grab N' Go's. Points will not be accepted at Bobcat Essentials, any campus markets, in vending machines or laundry centers. All Points will expire on the last day of the semester. One Point equals $1.00. Additional Points will not be available as students may purchase Bobcat Cash. Points are non-refundable. 

TRADITIONAL MEAL PLANS 

The 20 meal plan gives you the opportunity to eat each meal served during the week in any dining hall or Grab N' Go. The 20 meals must be used by the end of the week as they do not roll over. Only one swipe per meal period. It's our most economical plan and is a popular choice with parents, who like the assurance that their student can always have a nutritious meal. For $129 more a semester it provides 90 more meals than the 14 meal plan and allows new students the flexibility to discover what their college eating habits will be.
2011-12 price is $1,432/qtr, $4,296/yr. 

2012-13 price is $2,181/semester, $4,362/yr.

Students may eat any 14 meals served each week in any dining hall or Grab N' Go. The 14 meals must be used by the end of the week as they do not roll over. Only one swipe per meal period. This is a good choice if you tend to spend your weekends off campus.
2011-12 price is $1,341/qtr, $4,024/yr.

2012-13 price is $2,042/semester, $4,084/yr.

The 10 meal plan is available to students with 45+ earned credit hours or students exempt from their housing and dining contracts. The 10 meals must be used by the end of the week as they do not roll over. Only one swipe per meal period. Students may eat any 10 meals served each week in any dining hall or Grab N' Go. This plan is designed for light eaters and students who travel home every weekend. 

2011-12 price is $1,158/qtr, $3,473/yr.

2012-13 price is $1,764/semester, $3,528/yr.

Difference Between a Flex Meal Plan and a Traditional Meal Plan 

Flex Points are an internal currency to be used at West 82, The Front Room, Latitude 39, OU-COM SAF Cafe, Cafe BiblioTech, Nelson Cafe, all Dining Halls and all Grab N' Go's. Points will not be accepted at Bobcat Essentials, any campus markets, in vending machines or laundry centers. All Points are loaded onto an Ohio University issued ID card and will expire on the last day of the semester. One Point equals $1.00 and points are deducted in exact amounts (one cent increments). Additional Points will not be available as staff and students may purchase Bobcat Cash. Points are non-refundable. 

What is the advantage of Flex Points? Flex points can be purchased at a reduced rate which allows your dollars to go further. They are also valid at retail locations on campus which makes them particularly attractive to students. 

Bobcat Cash is money put on an account (similar to a prepaid debit card) that can be used at the dining halls, campus markets, vending machines, laundry centers and various on campus dining and retail operations. Simply add money to this account and then use the Ohio University-issued ID card to access this service. Additional deposits can be added as needed throughout the academic year. Bobcat Cash cannot be used off-campus, does not allow for cash withdrawals and cannot be used to purchase textbooks. Bobcat Cash account balances will automatically carry over to each new semester and / or academic year, provided the cardholder remains a registered student or employee of Ohio University. A minimum deposit of $50 is needed to activate your Bobcat Cash account. For more information please visit the residential housing page.