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2012-2013 Student Meal Plans
Meal Plan Membership Users:
We have a few friendly reminders as we near the end of the year.
- You can add bucks to your account at any time. This can be done online (Manage My ID link on the CSB Culinary Website) or by stopping at the Gorecki cashier station or the CSB Culinary main office.
- Please use your meal punches prior to the end of the semester. Unused meal punches will be forfeited at the end of each semester.
Please use your bucks prior to the end of the semester. Unused bucks will be forfeited at the end of each semester.- Please use your guest passes prior to the end of the semester. Unused guest passes will be forfeited at the end of each semester.
Questions & Answers
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.
Once you have signed up for an Apartment or Off Campus meal plan, you are able to make a change to your selection thru the 10th Academic day of the semester.
You can add a meal plan at any time throughout the semester.
When is my Meal Plan Valid?
Fall Semester:
Monday Aug. 13th, 2012 thru Sun (lunch) Aug 26th
Apt Meal punches, Bennie Bucks and Guest Passes are valid
Sunday Aug. 26th, 2012(dinner), thru Tuesday Nov. 20th, 20121(dinner)
All components of all plans are valid
Thanksgiving Break - Nov. 21st, 2012 thru Sunday Nov. 25th, 2012 (lunch)
Apt Meal punches, Bennie Bucks and Guest Passes are valid
Limited service available, check schedule for service hours.
Sunday, Nov. 25th, 2012 (dinner) thru Wednesday Dec. 19th, 2012 (dinner)
All components of all plans are valid
Dec 20th, 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 19th, 2012
Spring Semester:
Tuesday Jan. 8th, 2013 thru Sunday Jan. 13th,2013 (lunch)
Apt Meal punches, Bennie Bucks and Guest Passes are valid
Sunday, Jan. 13th, 2013 (dinner) thru Friday Mar. 22nd, 2013 (dinner)
All components of all plans are valid
Spring Break/Easter Recess - Mar. 23rd, 2013 thru Monday Apr. 2nd, 2013 (lunch)
Apt Meal punches, Bennie Bucks and Guest Passes are valid
Limited service available, check schedule for service hours.
Tuesday Apr. 2nd, 2013 (dinner) thru Friday May 10th, 2013(dinner)
All components of all plans are valid
Last Day of Spring Semester to use Meal plans: May 10th, 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 10th, 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.
CSB Culinary Services
Gorec 111
College of Saint Benedict
37 South College Avenue
St. Joseph, MN 56374
(320) 363-5112
