Meal Plans
On-Campus Meal Plans Fall 2019-Spring 2020
All students living on campus are required by SUNY Geneseo to purchase a meal plan. First-year students can choose between the Price Lock, Gold and Platinum meal plans. Returning students can choose from the Silver, Gold and Platinum Plans. Off-campus students can choose from any of the plans. Cost listed is per semester.
| Plan Breakdown | Price Lock Plan | Platinum Plan | Gold Plan | Silver Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meal Plan Dollars | $1,814 | $2,349 | $2,053 | $1,793 |
| Flex Dollars | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 |
| Overhead Fee | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 |
| Total Cost | $2,289 | $2,824 | $2,528 | $2,268 |
Off-Campus Meal Plans Fall 2019-Spring 2020
Off-campus students can choose from any of the plans below, or select one of the on-campus meal plans. Cost listed is per semester.
| Plan Breakdown | Off-Campus Trial | Off-Campus Express Plan | Off-Campus Plan | Off-Campus Premium Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meal Plan Dollars | $100 | $200 | $300 | $400 |
| Flex Dollars | $50 | $50 | $75 | $100 |
| Overhead Fee | Waived | Waived | Waived | Waived |
| Total Cost | $150 | $250 | $375 | $500 |
*Potential savings is based on the discounted price for pay-one-price meals, combined with tax savings. The overhead fee is operating expenses deducted from the balance, which is taken in order to maintain discounted pricing at the pay-one-price restaurants. Meal plan dollars can be used in any of the on-campus restaurants and cafes, at the Big Tree Inn, Uncle Vito's Pizza Delivery and at sports concessions. Flex dollars can be used anywhere they are accepted, including all campus vending machines.
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Price Lock Plan
Our newest meal plan is the Price Lock Plan. Students who sign up for the Price Lock Plan are able to lock into a consistent meal plan cost for all four years. This plan commits the student to purchasing the plan for the full four years, but at a price that will not increase, allowing them to more accurately budget for college expenses. If a student in the Price Lock Meal Plan finds they no longer need or want the plan, they can opt out of the contract for a $199 withdrawal fee.
Meal Plans Save Money
Meal plan holders receive a savings of over 32% every time they dine in our pay-one-price restaurant on campus. Open every day for dinner as well as for brunch on the weekends. Geneseo meal plans are also tax-exempt, meaning that you do not pay tax at the register, saving you 8% on each purchase. When you combine the tax savings with the pay-one-price discounts, your savings can be tremendous.
It is the responsibility of the student to balance their budget, and we provide tools to assist. The balance of the meal plan is always shown when a purchase is made, and can be compared to a chart showing the ideal balance for that day. Current meal plan balances can be accessed at any time through My Geneseo.
Meal Plan Roll-Over
Because the meal plans are tax exempt, they are bound by certain tax laws. As such, meal plans are not refundable and are for the personal immediate consumption to whom the meal plan is issued. Meal plans do not roll over from year to year, so any money left on the plan at the end of the semester is forfeited.
A set amount of meal plan money may roll over from semester to semester. For platinum, gold and silver meal plans: up to $50 of combined unused meal plan and at the end of the Fall semester will be rolled over to the Spring meal plan. For off-campus and off-campus express plans, up to $25 of combined unused meal plan and at the end of the Fall semester will be rolled over to the Spring meal plan. For rollover to occur, meal plan must be purchased within 2 weeks of the 1st day of classes of the Spring semester. Refunds will not be issued.
How to Sign Up
Your meal plan is included on your college tuition bill. When you get your bill, the lowest mandatory meal plan is already preselected as your default plan (Gold for first year students, Silver for returning students living on campus). If you would like to upgrade or make a change to your meal plan, simply adjust your bill accordingly. After the semester begins, meal plan adjustments can be made in the CAS Business Office located in Blake A 108 (585-245-5648).