Faculty & Staff Meal Plan Options

Faculty/Staff Meal Plans help to increase interaction between Ohio students and staff outside of the classroom, further strengthening Ohio University as the best student-centered learning experience in America. They are available to all benefits-eligible employees and to graduate students who hold full GA, RA, TA, or RD appointments of 15-20 hours per week during the semester in which they are purchased. These plans expire at the end of the fiscal year on June 30, 2023. All meal plans are conveniently loaded onto your OHIO ID.

Culinary Passport

The Culinary Passport Plan offers $150 in Flex Points. This plan is good at any residential Dining Court, Campus Cafes, West 82 Food Court, Latitude 39 Casual Dining, The Hungry Cat Food Truck (reopens August 2022), and Brick City Deli. Flex Points will not be accepted at any Campus Market, in vending machines or laundry centers. Flex Points purchased on or before June 30, 2022 will expire on June 30, 2022. Flex points purchased after July 1, 2022 will expire June 30, 2023. One Flex Point equals $1.00. Flex Points are non-refundable.

Available to:

• Faculty
• Staff
• Graduate students who hold full GA, RA, TA, or RD appointments of 15-20 hours per week during the semester in which they are purchased

$152.25 effective July 1st, 2023

Purchase Meal Plan

Mini Passport

The Mini Passport Plan offers $55 in Flex Points for a total cost of just $50. This plan is good at any residential Dining Court, Campus Cafes, West 82 Food Court, Latitude 39 Casual Dining, The Hungry Cat Food Truck (reopens August 2022), and Brick City Deli. Flex Points will not be accepted at any Campus Market, in vending machines or laundry centers. Flex Points purchased on or before June 30, 2022 will expire on June 30, 2022. Flex points purchased after July 1, 2022 will expire June 30, 2023. One Flex Point equals $1.00. Flex  Points are non-refundable.

Available to:

• Faculty
• Staff
• Graduate students who hold full GA, RA, TA, or RD appointments of 15-20 hours per week during the semester in which they are purchased

$52.50 effective July 1st, 2023

Purchase Meal Plan

Connect 10

Faculty/Staff may purchase a Connect 10 Meal Plan. The Connect 10 meal plan is any 10 meals that may be used in any of our Dining Courts and Smooth Moves at Boyd Market. All 10 meals purchased on or before June 30, 2022 are valid until June 30, 2022. Meals purchased after July 1, 2022 are valid through June 30, 2023.

Available to:

• Graduate students who hold full GA, RA, TA, or RD appointments of 15-20 hours per week during the semester in which they are purchased
• Faculty
• Staff

$131.25 effective July 1st, 2023

Purchase Meal Plan

Connect 20

Graduate students with appointments and Faculty/Staff may purchase a Connect 20 Meal Plan that offers 20 meals that may be used in any of our Dining Courts and Smooth Moves at Boyd Market. All 20 meals purchased on or before June 30, 2022 are valid until June 30, 2022. Meals purchased after July 1, 2022 are valid through June 30, 2023.

Available to:

• Graduate students who hold full GA, RA, TA, or RD appointments of 15-20 hours per week during the semester in which they are purchased
• Faculty
• Staff

$213.15 effective July 1st, 2023

Purchase Meal Plan

Connect 40

Graduate students with appointments and Faculty/Staff may purchase a Connect 40 Meal Plan that offers 40 meals that may be used in any of our Dining Courts and Smooth Moves at Boyd Market. All 40 meals purchased on or before June 30, 2022 are valid until June 30, 2022. Meals purchased after July 1, 2022 are valid through June 30, 2023.

Available to:

• Graduate students who hold full GA, RA, TA, or RD appointments of 15-20 hours per week during the semester in which they are purchased
• Faculty
• Staff

$424.20 effective July 1st, 2023

Purchase Meal Plan

Flex Points

Flex Points are an internal currency to be used at any residential Dining Court, Campus Cafes, West 82 Food Court, Latitude 39 Casual Dining, The Hungry Cat Food Truck (reopens August 2022), and Brick City Deli. Flex Points will not be accepted at any Campus Market, in vending machines or laundry centers. All Flex Points are loaded onto an Ohio University-issued ID card. One Flex Point equals $1.00 and Flex Points are deducted in exact amounts (one cent increments). Additional Flex Points may be purchased through the Culinary Passport plan. Flex Points are non-refundable.

What is the Flex Points Advantage? Flex Points are an internal currency that helps your meal plan, and money, go further. Flex Points can be used at any residential Dining Court, Dining Court, Campus Cafes, West 82 Food Court, Latitude 39 Casual Dining, The Hungry Cat Food Truck (closed), and Brick City Deli. Flex Points are also valid at Baker University Center retail locations.**

*Flex Points included with a Flex Meal Plan purchase only; not available for individual purchase

**Excludes Bobcat Depot, campus vending machines and laundry facilities.

Where can I use my Flex Points?

Flex Points are valid at the following Culinary Services locations:

• West 82 Food Court (BUC)
• The Front Room Coffeehouse (BUC)
• Latitude 39 (BUC)
• ARC Cafe
• Cafe BiblioTech (Alden Library)
• Cafe at Factory St. (Heritage Hall)
• The District on West Green
• The Hungry Cat Food Truck
• Nelson Court
• Brick City Deli (JM)

BUC = Baker University Center
ARC = Academic Research Center

Bobcat Cash

Bobcat Cash is money put on deposit with the University (similar to a prepaid debit card) that can be used at the dining halls, markets, vending machines, laundry centers and various on campus food-service, retail and public printing 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 or alcohol.