Dining Services By Chartwells TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY

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1 Dining Services By Chartwells TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY

2 Overview Meal Plans Resident Dining Retail Dining Balanced U Technology

3 Resident Meal Plans 150 Meals + $125 Dining Dollars $1, Meals + $100 Dining Dollars $1, Meals + $75 Dining Dollars $1,305 Commuter Meal Plans 30 Meals + $175 Dining Dollars $ Block Meals $275 Meal Plans On-campus residents are required to purchase a meal plan (150 Meals or greater) as part of their housing package. Meal plans are purchased each semester and you can choose a different meal plan in the spring semester. Commuter meal plans are optional and provide money-saving advantages.

4 Dining Dollars Dining Dollars are included in resident meal plans and are similar to a debit account. They are good for one semester. Use your Dining Dollars at any Chartwells dining location on campus. Bobcat Bucks (optional) Bobcat Bucks are Texas State s declining balance account and are accepted at all Chartwells locations. They will carry over into any semester.

5 Dining Dollars? Bobcat Bucks? DINING DOLLARS Included in resident meal plans and the 30 meals commuter plan Automatically loaded onto student ID card/bobcat Card Valid for campus dining locations ( dining dollars) Dollar for Dollar, just like cash Not reloadable Expire each semester BOBCAT BUCKS Voluntarily purchased for student use Once purchased, will also be loaded on student ID card/bobcat Card Not just for food, for all Bobcat needs ( Bobcat bucks) Valid at campus dining locations, University Bookstore, Library, Vending Machines, and other businesses in town Reloadable, sold through ID Services Never expire while a student

6 Resident Dining All-you-care-to-eat dining halls serving campus residents and the university community.

7 Resident Dining Halls 1 meal swipe, all-you-care-to -eat COMMONS DINING HALL Located conveniently near The Quad On-site executive chef Featuring Boko s Mongolian Grill Home-style, Tex-Mex, Grill, Pizza/Pasta, Soup & Salad, MyPantry, Deli HARRIS DINING HALL Located in West Campus behind the Student Rec Center On-site executive chef Home-style, Tex-Mex, Grill, Pizza/Pasta, Soup & Salad, MyPantry, Deli

8 Retail Dining Convenient, on-the-go options for students, faculty and staff, and guests!

9 Retail Dining Locations Meal Trade Icon Identifier The Lair at LBJ Student Center The Den Food Court Outtakes Paws Market Paws N Go UAC Cafe Meal Trades Meal plan holders can dine in a retail dining location and trade a dining hall meal for a meal at participating locations. Meal trades are per-determined by each station and hours may vary. Meal trades cost just 1 meal swipe. Dining Dollars can be used at any retail dining location!

10 Campus Dining Locations Convenient locations all across campus.

11 MyMeals Assistant Not sure which meal plan to choose? Log on to DineOnCampus.com/TxState and take a short questionnaire to determine the best meal plan for you! You have until the 12th day of class to change your meal plan if you wish.

12 Meals roll over only from Fall to Spring as long as a 150 Meal Plan or greater is purchased for Spring. Meals expire at the end of Spring. Rollover meals will not appear on the student s Spring meal plan account until all Spring meals are used. Dining Dollars expire at the end of each semester. Commuter meal plans do not roll over. Leftover meals and rollover meals are nonrefundable and will be canceled upon withdrawal from the university. Rollover Meals Leftover meals can roll over from Fall to Spring with certain requirements.

13 Balanced U Eating healthy, balanced meals will help you study and keep you looking and feeling your best. Balanced U is your guide to finding foods that are right for you.

14 Balanced. Foods low in calories, fat, saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium. Feel energetic and healthy. Sustainable. Foods purchased or produced in a sustainable manner, including cage-free eggs, sustainable seafood, and locally sourced foods. Vegetarian. Does not contain animal products except dairy or eggs. We celebrate environmental and wellness benefits of a vegetarian diet by offering multiple options at each venue. Vegan. Does not contain any animal-derived products at all, including honey, dairy or eggs. Offered in a variety of locations on campus. Made Without Gluten-Containing Ingredients. Foods that do not include gluten-containing ingredients. We avoid cross-contact but cannot guarantee they re gluten-free. Balanced U Food Icon Identifiers You will find these icons marked on menu items in all dining locations. We strive to help students make informed choices about their meals.

15 Special Dietary Needs If you have a food allergy or are in need of dietary assistance, please contact us. Our culinary staff is trained to develop a delicious solution to meet your needs. Steve Breault Executive Chef, Resident Dining s_b176@txstate.edu

16 Technology App On Campus allows you to view daily menus with nutrition info & the Balanced U icons along with hours of operation right from your smartphone! It s also built into the Texas State Mobile App! Learn everything about campus dining and see extended nutrition info online at:

17 Contact Info Yves Duguay, Director of Operations Steve Breault, Executive Chef for Resident Dining