Orientation 2017-2018
MEAL PLANS TWO PARTS 1.Resident Dining Meals All-you-care-to-eat Served in the University Dining Center (UDC) Your MavCard is your meal card Hot To-Go Containers for $5 deposit 2.Dining Dollars Works like a debit card Tax FREE! May be used at any University Dining Services Location
RESIDENT DINING: ALL-YOU-CARE-TO-EAT University Dining Center Opened in January Come to our BRAND NEW Dining Hall! Here you will find a wide variety of food options including chef-carved meats, home-style casseroles, creative vegetarian/vegan entrees, and made-to-order sautés. University Dining Center also features: Daily house made soups An extensive salad bar Healthy Mindful options Customized deli and grill featuring freshly baked breads and wraps An assortment of delicious pizza options. Our pastry chef creates an array of outstanding signature desserts daily
DAILY ONLINE MENU Click on any item for nutritional information (Calories, Allergens, etc) Weekly menus are updated every Monday Morning www.mnsu.edu/dining under Locations & Menus Emailed every Monday morning by Residential Life Listed on the large screen at the UDC
MINDFUL WELLNESS PROGRAM Highlights include: Meals with less than 600 calories Reduced sodium Desserts with less than 200 calories No trans fat Less sugar Look for the symbol!
Campus Dietitian Lexi Cournoyer, RDN, LDN is our nutrition expert here at MSU, Mankato. She offers students who are on a meal plan individual nutrition counseling for nutrition related topics including but not limited to: Weight loss/gain/maintenance Allergies/Intolerances Diabetes Gastrointestinal Disorders Sports nutrition Vegetarian or Vegan diets Celiac disease Incorporation of a healthy lifestyle /RDMNSU
FOOD ALLERGIES & DIETARY NEEDS Simple Servings is a station for those who have any food allergies. Offers food made without the FDA most-common allergens of peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, wheat, soy, milk products and eggs. It is also a gluten free station! Our staff is trained and certified to work at this station For allergy or dietary needs, please contact: Dietitian Lexi Cournoyer 507-389-1441, alexa.cournoyer@mnsu.edu
MAVERICK ANYTIME PLAN 1. Meals Unlimited dining in the University Dining Center Come and go throughout the day Hot To-Go Containers for $5 deposit 2. Dining Dollars $100 per semester Dining dollars carry over from Fall to Spring Semester, must be used by the end of Spring Semester
MAVERICK 14 PLAN 1. Meals Eat 14 meals each week in the University Dining Center One meal during each of the 3 daily meal periods (breakfast, lunch & dinner) Hot To-Go Containers for $5 deposit 2. Dining Dollars $200 per semester Dining dollars carry over from Fall to Spring Semester, must be used by end of Spring Semester
MAVERICK 160 1. Meals 160 meals per semester in the University Dining Center, eat as many or as few as you want each week Average of 10 meals per week Hot To-Go Containers for $5 deposit 2. Dining Dollars $25 Dining dollars to start May convert meals to Dining Dollars twice a semester Dining Dollars do not carry over from Fall to Spring
MEAL PLANS Meal Plans Amount of Meals Amount of Dining Dollars Price Per Year Maverick Anytime Unlimited $100 Per Semester $2,851 Maverick 14 14 per Week $200 Per Semester $2,951 Maverick 160 160 Per Semester $25 Per Semester and the ability to convert meals: $5.70 per meal $2,652
WHAT ARE DINING DOLLARS & WHERE CAN I USE THEM? Right on your Mav Card! Tax Free! Use at the UDC, any retail location or C-Store!
HOW DO I PURCHASE MORE DINING DOLLARS?! Dining Dollars can be purchased at any time! Visit our office at 7 CSU to the left of Star Ginger Call our office: 507-389-2613 Purchase on our website under the Shop tab: www.mnsu.com/dining Call Residential Life: 507-389-1011 Visit the Residential Life office at 111 Carkoski Commons
DO I GET ANY FREE DINING DOLLARS WITH MY PURCHASE? Dining Dollar Plans are available for ALL STUDENTS! Purchase Amount Dining Dollars Amount $AVINGS $300 $345 $73.89 $200 $220 $38.43 Tax Free Purchases! Dining Dollar Bonus! $100 $105 $13.79
LIVING OFF CAMPUS? Buy a traditional meal plan, purchase Dining Dollars or purchase an Off-campus Student Meal Plan! Off Campus Meal Plan OFF CAMPUS MEAL PLANS: Number of Meals Dining Dollars Cost $AVINGS 75/75 Plan 75 $75 $561 $84 50/50 Plan 50 $50 $370 $60 25/25 Plan 25 $25 $190 $25 Off Campus Student Meal Plans may be purchased at the University Dining Service office.
MISSING SOMEONE SPECIAL OR WANT TO SURPRISE A FELLOW MAVERICK? You can order your favorite MAVERICK bakery items for their birthday, personal achievement, cheering up or just because! Birthday Cakes Cupcakes Cookies Gift Cards www.mnsu.edu/dining & click on shop!
FAQ S 1. What Meal Plan Should I Choose? Please feel free to visit the Department of Residential Life or University Dining Services tables at the resource fair during your orientation. 2. Can I Change My Meal Plan? Yes, you ve got the first 2 weeks to change your meal plan when you get to campus. To change your meal plan please contact Residential Life.
CONTACT INFORMATION Lexi Cournoyer Campus Dietitian University Dining Services (507) 389-1441 Alexa.Cournoyer@mnsu.edu University Dining Services 7 Centennial Student Union 507-389-2613 www.mnsu.edu/dining /MSUDiningServices MaverickDining /RDMNSU @MaverickDining MaverickDining www.mnsu.edu/dining