2012-2013 Student Meal Plans

This plan includes 4 components:
Continuous Meal passes - This plan allows unlimited entry to the Gorecki Dining Center or the SJU Refectory 7 days a week during designated operating hours.The 
continuous pass portion of this plan is only valid at the Gorecki Center and the SJU Refectory.
Additional Daily Meal Punch - This plan includes 1 meal punch per day that can be used at the Cash Operations of McGlynn's or Sexton for 1 combo meal per day (al a carte and retail items excluded).
Bennie Bucks - This includes 75 Bennie Bucks (i.e. flex points) per semester that can be used at any of the dining locations.
Guest Passes - Ideal for visiting family and friends, this plan includes 4 free guest passes per semester that can be used at Gorecki Dining Center or the SJU Refectory.
*Any dining Passes or Bennie Bucks remaining at the end of each semester will be forfeited.         

Apartment/Off campus students
Students not living in a Residence Hall may choose one of these plans
  

• Bennie Continuous Meal Plan   
  Cost:   $2,404.00/semester                                                                        

  This plan includes 4 components:
  Continuous Meal passes - This plan allows unlimited entry to the Gorecki Dining Center or the SJU Refectory 7 days a week during designated operating hours. The continuous pass portion of this plan is only valid at the Gorecki Center and the SJU Refectory.
  Additional Daily Meal Punch - This plan includes 1 meal punch per day that can be used at the Cash Operations of McGlynn's or Sexton for 1 combo meal per day (al a carte and retail items excluded).
  Bennie Bucks - This includes 75 Bennie Bucks (i.e. flex points) per semester that can be used at any of the dining locations.
  Guest Passes - Ideal for visiting family and friends, this plan includes 4 free guest passes per semester that can be used at Gorecki Dining Center or the SJU Refectory.
  *Any dining Passes or Bennie Bucks remaining at the end of each semester will be forfeited. 
              

• Apartment Meal Plans:   

  Meal Punches: These can be used upon entry of the Gorecki Center or the SJU Refectory a set number of individual times (one punch per entry) during designated operating hours. Meal punches are also accepted at McGlynn's and Sexton when purchasing the combo meal (a la carte and retail items excluded from a meal punch purchase).
  Bennie Bucks:  Each plan includes an initial amount of Bennie Bucks (i.e. flex points) that can be used at any of the dining locations on either campus. Each Bennie Buck has an equivalent of $1.00.
  Additional Bucks can be purchased at any time in $25.00 increments.
  *Any dining Passes or Bennie Bucks remaining at the end of each semester will be forfeited.  

*3.00 meal rate valid for cardholder only. Additional meals at bucks rate of 6.25 - 6.75 - 8.75
*3.00 meal rate valid for meals at CSB Gorecki Dining facility only.

For more Information, Contact Culinary Services:      Email:  csbculinary@csbsju.edu    Phone: 320-363-5112


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General 
Do I have to Choose a Meal Plan?
If you are living in a Residence Hall, the Bennie Continuous Meal Plan has already been setup for you. 
If you are living in an Apartment or Off Campus, you will need to select a meal plan. You can sign up for a plan online or by stopping  by our main office or the cashier station.
 
When is my Meal Plan Valid?
Fall Semester:
Monday Aug. 13^th, 2012 thru Sun (lunch) Aug 26^th
Apt Meal punches, Bennie Bucks and Guest Passes are valid

Sunday Aug. 26^th, 2012(dinner), thru Tuesday Nov. 20^th, 20121(dinner)
All components of all plans are valid

Thanksgiving Break - Nov. 21^st, 2012 thru Sunday Nov. 25^th, 2012 (lunch)
Apt Meal punches, Bennie Bucks and Guest Passes are valid
Limited service available, check schedule for service hours.

Sunday, Nov. 25^th, 2012 (dinner) thru Wednesday Dec. 19^th, 2012 (dinner)
All components of all plans are valid

Dec 20^th, 2012 thru Jan xx, 2013
Meal Plan resets occur -
Limited service available, check schedule for service hours.
Last Day of Fall Semester to use Meal plans: Dec 19^th, 2012

Spring Semester:
Tuesday Jan. 8^th, 2013 thru Sunday Jan. 13^th,2013 (lunch)
Apt Meal punches, Bennie Bucks and Guest Passes are valid

Sunday, Jan. 13^th, 2013 (dinner) thru Friday Mar. 22^nd, 2013 (dinner)
All components of all plans are valid

Spring Break/Easter Recess - Mar. 23^rd, 2013 thru Monday Apr. 2^nd, 2013 (lunch)
Apt Meal punches, Bennie Bucks and Guest Passes are valid
Limited service available, check schedule for service hours.

Tuesday Apr. 2^nd, 2013 (dinner) thru Friday May 10^th, 2013(dinner)
All components of all plans are valid

Last Day of Spring Semester to use Meal plans: May 10^th, 2013.


Bennie Bucks
Where can I use Bennie Bucks?
Bennie Bucks can be used at any dining facility on either campus. You can use Bennie Bucks to purchase a meal, grab n go items or retail items.
These location you may use Bennie Bucks include:         
CSB    Gorecki Dining Center                        SJU     Refectory
McGlynn's (HCC)                                         Sexton
O'Connells (HCC)
Good 2 Go (Gorecki Center)                                 
 
What if I run out of Bennie Bucks?
Bennie Bucks can be added to any meal plan account.


How many Bennie Bucks can I add?
Bennie Bucks can be added in increments of $25, $50, $100 or $200


How do I add Bennie Bucks?
You can stop by the Culinary Service Main office
(This office is located in the hallway near the library link).
You can stop by the cashier station in Gorecki
You can add Bucks online by accessing Manage My ID via the Culinary Services website. 

Card Usage  -  Meal Punches 
Can I share my Meal Punches?
If you are on a Continuous Plan, you are NOT ALLOWED to share your meal punches. 
Your plan has 4 additional guest passes to use for Family/Friends.
If you are on an Apartment Plan, you may use your punches for any guest you choose.

How do I use my Additional Daily Meal Punch? (Continuous Plan only)
You may use this punch at either McGlynn's or Sexton when purchasing a Combo Meal. This does not include al a carte items or retail items. 

How do I use Meal Punches on an Apt Plan?      
You may use meal punches at Gorecki Dining, the Refectory, McGlynn's or Sexton.  When using at McGlynn's or Sexton, you are allowed to purchase a Combo Meal as identified on the menu.
You may not use a meal punch at McGlynn's or Sexton to purchase al a carte items or retail items. 

How do I purchase other items at Good 2 Go, McGlynn's or Sexton? 
You may purchase a la carte or retail items at Good 2 Go, McGlynn's or Sexton with your Bennie Bucks or by paying cash/check/credit card.

Card Usage  - Charging
Can I charge my meal plan to my Student Account?
All CSB Students living in a Residence Hall have been assigned a Continuous Meal plan and will automatically be charged for this plan. 
Students not living in a Residence Hall (Apt or Off Campus) will need to sign up for a meal plan. 
You are able to charge the initial purchase of this meal plan to your Student Account until September 10^th, 2012 for Fall Semester.


Can I charge food purchases?
You are able to use a Credit (or Debit) card to purchase meals or food items at any location on campus. 
 

Card Usage -  Policies
Do I need my ID to Dine or Purchase items?
Yes! You must have personal campus ID with you at any time you would like to use your meal account. 

What if I know my number, can you key in my code?
No!  We are unable to verbally accept a personal banner number to access an account. 
We have this policy to protect the safety of your account.

 What if I lose my ID card?
You should report a lost card to Security IMMEDIATELY!  Call x5000 from any campus phone or dial 320-363-5000.

Can my friend/family member use my card?
The cardholder must be the person pictured on the ID card.  You may use your account to buy a meal for a friend/family member, but you must be present to make that purchase.

Would the Cashier ever not return my card?     
*If a card is presented to make a purchase by someone other than the cardholder that pictured on the ID Card, the card will be kept by the cashier and turned in to Security.
*If a card is presented to make a purchase and is identified as a card that has been reported LOST or INVALID in the system, the card will be kept by the cashier and turned in to  Security.
*If the card is 'broken' (bent, cracked) or could potentially cause damage to the Micros reader upon swiping in the unit, the card will be kept by the cashier and turned in to Security.  

These policies are to protect the safety of your account and maintain our services for all students, employees and guests.