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Cal Poly Admin & FinanceComparison of 2008/09 Dining Options
| . | Residence Hall Plans | Cerro Vista Plan | PCV Dining Dollars | Campus Express Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Who can use it? |
Students living in Residence Halls |
Freshmen living in Cerro Vista |
Students living in Poly Canyon Village |
Any Cal Poly student, faculty or staff |
| Is it required? | Yes | Yes, for freshmen | No | No |
| How does it work? |
The 3 options cost the same: Freedom Plan: 5 weekly Dining Credits and 775 quarterly Plu$ Dollars. Flexibility Plan: 8 weekly Dining Credits and 475 quarterly Plus Dollars. Security Plan: 10 weekly Dining Credits and 265 quarterly Plu$ Dollars. Dining Credits are to purchase items up to a certain amount (called Cash Equivalency) for the meal period used: $7.90 during breakfast, $8.75 during lunch, $10.20 during dinner or $8.75 during Late Nite. Plu$ Dollars are a dollar for dollar declining balance program. Both are accessed through the PolyCard (campus ID) |
Cerro Vista Plan: 5 weekly Dining
Credits and 506 quarterly Plu$ Dollars. Dining Credits are to purchase items up to a certain amount (called Cash Equivalency) for the meal period used: $7.90 during breakfast, $8.75 during lunch, $10.20 during dinner or $8.75 during Late Nite. Plu$ Dollars are a dollar for dollar declining balance program. Both are accessed through the PolyCard (campus ID) |
Dollar for dollar declining balance (plus possible bonus dollars) accessed through the PolyCard (campus ID) | Dollar for dollar declining balance accessed through the PolyCard (campus ID) | Where does it work? | Dining Credits are welcome at Garden Grille, Sandwich Factory, VG Cafe and Veranda Cafe. Plu$ Dollars are welcome at all Campus Restaurants, convenience stores and many vending machines. | Dining Credits are welcome at Garden Grille, Sandwich Factory, VG Cafe and Veranda Cafe. Plu$ Dollars are welcome at all Campus Restaurants, convenience stores and many vending machines. | All Campus Restaurants, convenience stores and many vending machines. | El Corral Bookstore, Pony Prints, Health Services, campus computer labs, all Campus Restaurants, convenience stores and many vending machines. |
| When does it expire? | End of spring quarter 2009 | End of spring quarter 2009 | End of spring quarter 2010 | When no longer enrolled or working at Cal Poly | What's the cost? | $4,038 for the 2008/2009 academic year or $1,379 per quarter, paid by installments. | $3,231 for the 2008/2009 academic year or $1,110 per quarter, paid by installments. | $660, $1,200 or $1,800 | Any amount you wish |
| How do I sign up? | Through the portal after accepted into Residence Halls and Housing payment made | Through the portal after accepted into Residence Halls and Housing payment made | Through the portal after accepted into Poly Canyon Village and Housing payment made | Through the "money matters" tab at the portal a few days after first registering for classes or beginning to work for Cal Poly. | When do I sign up? | Sign up in mid-June, first payment due July 14. Payment in full due September 7 or in quarterly installments (with a fee). | Sign up in mid-June, first payment due July 14. Payment in full due September 7 or in quarterly installments (with a fee). | Sign up and pay by August 15 for 10% bonus, or sign up and pay by June 30 for up to 25% bonus dollars. | Any time |