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Quetion Can I change my residential meal plan?
Answer

During the first two weeks of the Fall Semester and select other times, yes you can. It's easy. If your meal plan turns out to be not quite right for you, we're happy to help. Change your meal plan on-line at (https://rudi.reshalls.umn.edu/mealplanchange/ ) and for spring semester during the on-line Housing and Residential Life reapplication process in December. (NOTE: You will need to log using your University Internet ID.)

THE DEADLINE FOR FALL 2008 RESIDENTIAL MEAL PLAN CHANGES
IS SEPTEMBER 12, 2008
Quetion

I have food allergies/restrictions. What should I do to make sure I don't eat something I shouldn't?
Answer

If you are a student living in the residence halls, contact UDS' Health & Wellness Coordinator, Laura Asrani, RD, LD. Laura will set up an appointment with you to discuss your allergies/restrictions and review the UDS menus so you know what is safe for you to eat. If you are not living in a residence hall, Laura can still help clarify which food options are safe for you to eat. You can also ask the managers at any of our retail or residential locations for assistance.

Quetion How do weekly meal plans work?
Answer The 10, 14 and 19 meals per week plans offer a set amount of meals for the week. Meals do not carry over from week to week. The meal week begins on Monday and ends on Sunday. Choose well. Select the best plan for your lifestyle to maximize your meal plan value.
Quetion

Where can I spend my FlexDine?
Answer FlexDine can be used at all residential restaurants and campus restaurants. Beginning fall 2008, FlexDine balances remaining on your U Card at the end of each semester will carry over to the following academic semester.
Quetion

I have a guest visiting me, can they eat with me?
Answer If your meal plan comes with guest meals (and all residential meal plans do), you can use your guest meals to treat them to a meal in any of the residential restaurants. You can also use FlexDine dollars to treat your guest at any of the residential restaurants and campus restaurants.
Quetion

Why can't I use a meal swipe for my guest to eat with me?
Answer Prices are based on one person (you) eating. Meals are only available to the person assigned to the U Card. Meal plan costs are calculated based on historical information about how many meals the average student eats. Your meal plan costs are actually not calculated assuming all meals will be eaten. You can use your FlexDine to treat a guest to a meal in any of the residential restaurants and campus restaurants
Quetion

I paid a lot of money for my meal plan, why can't I take meals out of the residential restaurants?
Answer Your meal plan prices are calculated based on the average cost of items consumed within the dining rooms. As a service, UDS allows students the option of taking ice cream, frozen yogurt, fruit, and cookies out of the restaurant seating area. If all menued items were available for takeout, your meal plan prices would be higher.
Quetion

I know that they're required but what is the upside of residential meal plans?
Answer University Dining Services residential restaurants offer an all-you-care-to-eat program. Therefore, there is less need to worry about budgeting FlexDine dollars or where your next meal is coming from. The on campus dining program for students in traditional residence halls also supports the Housing and Residence Life mission to build community spirit on campus and provide greater safety for residents.
Quetion

I used up all the FlexDine on my meal plan. Am I out for the semester?
Answer Not at all. You can add more FlexDine at Meal Plans On-line. Each time you make a purchase at a UDS location the cashier can give you your balance. FlexDine can be added in $25 increments using cash, check, credit card, or billed to your STARS account. Simply visit any UDS location, or call 612-624-0558 for more information.
Quetion

I live in the "Super Block", what can I expect from Centennial and Pioneer Restaurants?
Answer Centennial Restaurant offers late night dining Sunday through Thursday until midnight. Centennial offers a traditional menu offering comfort foods, an expansive salad bar, self-serve deli, a limited grill menu and also features pizza daily. Pioneer offers an upscale made to order deli, an expanded grill menu and all entrées are prepared exhibition style. Pioneer is open Monday through Friday.
Quetion

How does the Grab & Go meal process work?
Answer Simply order your Grab & Go Meal, before 5:00 PM, one day in advance. One meal will be deducted from your meal plan at time of order. Then, pickup your to-go meal from one of our convenient campus locations: Bailey, Centennial Market, Comstock, Middlebrook or Sanford Restaurants.
Quetion Why doesn't UDS offer an all-declining balance meal plan?
Answer University of Minnesota currently offers five traditional meal plans and four enhanced plans with meals and FlexDine combinations. UDS is partnering with the student advisory board to determine meal plan options for the future. Currently, UDS also offers a $300 FlexDine option that is available for commuters, faculty, staff, or campus apartment students, as well as two Meals-Plus-FlexDine options designed specifically for non-residents.
Quetion Can I have my meal plan/FlexDine order billed to my student account?
Answer Residential meal plans, those required by a U of MN housing contract, are automatically billed to your student account. Commuter students can have
meal plan/FlexDine purchases billed to their student account by selecting the "Invoice" option on Campus Dish, selecting the "Student Account " option when
ordering by mail or with a UDS manager, or by calling the meal plan office at 612-624-0558.
Quetion Can a student organization request space for a tabletent in the residential restaurant?
Answer Yes, students can request to display a tabletent at the residential restaurant. Contact the administrative assistant at the residence hall to review available dates and review content. To see a copy of the Tabletent Policy click on link.
Quetion

What is the relationship between UDS and ARAMARK?
Answer ARAMARK is a contract management company with expertise in operating college food service programs across the nation. Aramark offers programs such as healthy lifestyle dining, menu development, culinary programs, skilled foodservice management and they represent a wide portfolio of national brands. They operate University Dining Services on campus in partnership with the University.

If you have additional questions, please contact us at 612-624-0558 or via e-mail at dining@umn.edu.

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