2011-2012 Meal Plans
Resident Hall Student Meal Plan
Bennie Continuous Meal Plan
cost: $2,322.00/semester
This plans include 4 components:
- Continuous Meal passes - This plan allows unlimited entry to the Gorecki Dining Center or the SJU Refectory 7 days a week during 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 at any time.
- 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 may choose one of these plans:
Bennie Continuous Meal Plan
cost: $2,322.00/semester
This plans include 4 components:
- Continuous Meal passes - This plan allows unlimited entry to the Gorecki Dining Center or the SJU Refectory 7 days a week during 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 at any time.
- 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.
Meal Punch Plans
These plans include 2 components:
- Meal Punches: These can be used upon enter of the Gorecki Center or the SJU Refectory a set number of individual times (one punch per entry) during operating hours. Meal punches are also accepted at McGlynn's and Sexton when purchasing the combo meal (ala a carte and retail items excluded from a meal punch purchase).
- Bennie Bucks: Each plan includes a set number of Bennie Bucks (i.e. flex points) per semester that can be used at any of the dining locations at any time.
*Any dining Passes or Bennie Bucks remaining at the end of each semester will be forfeited.
Meal Punch Plan Options include:
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25 Meal Punch Plan |
cost: $332.00/plan |
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50 Meal Punch Plan |
cost: $455.00/plan |
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75 Meal Punch Plan |
cost: $550.00/plan |
Bennie Bucks Plan
A Plan with Bennie Bucks Only to use at any dining facility on either campus.
- There are No Meal Punches included in this plan.
- Bennie Bucks: Each plan includes an initial amount of 200 Bennie Bucks (i.e. flex points) that can be used at any of the dining locations on either campus at any time. Each Bennie Buck has an equivalent of $1.00.
- Additional Bucks can be purchases at any time in $25.00 increments.
*Any Bennie Bucks remaining at the end of each semester will be forfeited.
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Bennie Bucks Plan |
cost: $200.00/plan |
For more Information, Contact:
Email: csbculinary@csbsju.edu Phone: 320-363-5112
Questions and Answers
Can I Change my Meal Plan?
If you live in an Apartment or Off Campus and have selected an Apartment Meal Plan, you are able to make a change to your selection within the first 2 weeks of the semester. Please email csbculinary@csbsju.edu with your request to change.
If you are living in a Residence Hall, you have been assigned the Continuous Meal Plan and are NOT ABLE to make changes to your plan.
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 signup for a plan online or by stopping by our main office or the cashier station. This Meal Plan can be charged to your studnet Banner account only until Sept. 10th, 2011. After Sept. 10th , 2011 you will need to pay for the plan with cash, check or credit card.
Is there a Deadline to Signup for an Apartment Meal Plan?
No. You may sign up for an Apartment Meal Plan at any time. After Feb 9, 2012, the online form will no longer be available but you may stop by the Culinary Main Office or the Gorecki Cashier Station to signup. Keep in mind that any balance of meals or bucks remaining at the end of each semester is forfeited.
When is my Meal Plan Valid?
Fall Semester:
Aug. 15th, 2011 thru Sun (lunch) Aug 28th
- Apt Meal punches, Bennie Bucks and Guest Passes are valid
Sunday (dinner), Aug. 28th, 2011 thru Tuesday (dinner) Nov. 22nd, 2011
- All components of all plans are valid
Thanksgiving Break - Nov. 23rd, 2011 thru Sunday (lunch) Nov. 27th, 2011
- Apt Meal punches, Bennie Bucks and Guest Passes are valid
Limited service available, check schedule for service hours.
Sunday (dinner), Nov. 27th, 2011 thru Wednesday (dinner) Dec. 21st, 2011
- All components of all plans are valid
Dec 22nd, 2011 thru Jan xx, 2012
- Meal Plan resets occur -
Limited service available, check schedule for service hours.
Last Day of Fall Semester to use Meal plans: Dec 21st , 2011
Spring Semester:
Jan. 10th, 2012 thru Sun (lunch) Jan 15th,2012
- Apt Meal punches, Bennie Bucks and Guest Passes are valid
Sunday (dinner), Jan. 15th, 2012 thru Friday (dinner) Mar. 2nd, 2012
- All components of all plans are valid
Spring Break - Mar. 3rd, 2012 thru Sunday (lunch) Mar. 11th, 2012
- Apt Meal punches, Bennie Bucks and Guest Passes are valid
Limited service available, check schedule for service hours.
Sunday (dinner), Mar. 11th, 2012 thru Wednesday (dinner) Apr. 4th, 2012
- All components of all plans are valid
Easter Break - Apr. 4th, 2012 thru Monday (lunch) Apr. 9th,2012
- Apt Meal punches, Bennie Bucks and Guest Passes are valid
Limited service available, check schedule for service hours.
Monday (dinner), Apr. 9th, 2012 thru Friday (dinner) May 11th, 2012
- All components of all plans are valid
Last Day of Spring Semester to use Meal plans: May 11th, 2012.
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 |
| Mc Glynn's (HCC) | Sexton |
| O'Connells (HCC) | |
| Good 2 Go (Gorecki Center) |
If you choose to purchase a meal with Bennie Bucks, the following rate will apply at the CSB Gorecki Dining Center or at the SJU Refectory:
| Monday thru Friday | |||
| Breakfast | 7:00 am-10:30 am | $6.00 (Bennie Bucks) | |
| Lunch | 10:30 am-3:30 pm | $6.50 | |
| Dinner | 3:30 pm-7:30 pm | $8.50 | |
| Saturday & Sunday | |||
| Brunch | 9:00 am-2:00 pm | $8.50 | |
| Lunch | 2:00 pm-4:30 pm | $6.50 | |
| Dinner | 4:30 pm-7:30 pm | $8.50 |
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 our 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 as identified. 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 al a carte or retail items at Good 2 Go, McGlynn's or Sexton with your Bennie Bucks or 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, 2011 (Fall Semester) and February 9, 2012 (Spring 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 is 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.