VU Meal Plans for 2009-2010
 Vanderbilt Dining is a non-profit university-managed auxiliary service. We take pride in our commitment to providing value through the highest quality, best-tasting, most nutritious and diverse menus possible. We embrace our role as builders of community. Food brings people together, creates a sense of place and a feeling of kinship. Food sustains not only our bodies, but also our communities and environment. Vanderbilt Dining is highly decorated, winner of many prestigious awards in the food service industry, including Best On-Site Food Service Operation in the Nation, Best Food Service Operator, the prestigous Ivy Award, and many more. Our team also consists of several award-winning, certified chefs.
Our Meal Plans are designed specifically for the Vanderbilt student. We offer a comprehensive plan in 19 locations that include meals in a retail environment, to-go meals in our convenience stores, and offering flexibility through the use of Meal Money, Flex Meals and our unique local restaurant partners in Taste of Nashville.
MEAL PLANS are comprised of MEALS, MEAL MONEY and FLEX MEALS.
MEAL PLANS - Meal Plans are accepted at all of our 19 locations on campus. A Meal is a combination of food at all campus locations (exact combinations vary by location).
FLEX MEALS - can be used ANYTIME to customize the plan and offer optimal flexibility. Flex Meals can be added to the plan at any time online. Treat a guest to a meal or use one to get another meal during a meal period.
MEAL MONEY - to be used to tailor the plan to specific needs. Get an extra entree, side or a dessert using Meal Money. Meal Money can be used at all ON campus locations, vending and Varsity Markets (snacks, to-go meals) and OFF campus at 24 local partner restaurants in the Taste of Nashville Program. Meal Money can be added at anytime online.
FIRST-YEAR Meal Plan
Designed to support and facilitate the activity of The Commons
- 3 Meals daily - you choose 3 out of the 4 meals per day
- 1 meal per meal period
- $200 Meal Money per semester
- 10 Flex Meals per semester
Price: $2,225 (First-year students are automatically enrolled in the First-Year Meal Plan)
(Meals are provided during CommonVu Orientation)
Upperclass Students - To upgrade or add a Meal Plan click here.
UPPERCLASS STUDENT MEAL PLANS
The 14 Basic
- 14 Meals Per Week
- $225 Meal Money/semester
- $3.10 Rollover for missed meals
- 5 Flex Meals/semester
Price: $1,960/semester
Second-year students are automatically enrolled in this plan.
Third-year students may upgrade to this plan.
Fourth-year students may elect to participate in this plan.
The 8 Basic
- 8 Meals Per Week
- $275 Meal Money/semester
- $3.10 Rollover for missed meals
- 5 Flex Meals/semester
Price: $1,325/semester
Third-year students are automatically enrolled in this plan.
Fourth-year students may elect to participate in this plan.
FLEX MEALS - Customize Your Plan!
Flex Meals allow you to customize your plan and offer optimal flexibility. Use Flex Meals at any time regardless of meal periods. Flex Meals for on campus Meal Plan holders are:
10 Flex Meals — $79
15 Flex Meals — $117
20 Flex Meals — $154
25 Flex Meals — $190
30 Flex Meals — $225
Flex Meals may be added to your plan at any time and do not expire.
NOTE: Graduate and Professional Students may also add Flex Meals. Your student account will be charged. To add a Flex Meals click here.
Flex Meals add flexibility to your plan. Treat a guest, friend, or family member to a Meal at any VUMP location or use one to get another meal during a meal period. Flex Meals (that come with the Meal Plans) expire at the end each semester. Flex Meals that are associated with the Meal Plans are depleted before additionally purchased Flex Meal bundles. www.vanderbilt.edu/commodorecard/Add Meals.html
| 2009-2010 |
MEAL PLAN STARTS
(First Meal Served) |
MEAL PLAN STOPS
(Last Meal Served) |
Wednesday, August 26
Period 1 (Breakfast) |
Friday, November 20
Period 3 (Dinner) |
Sunday, November 29
Period 1 (Breakfast) |
Saturday, December 19
Period 3 (Dinner) |
Sunday, January 9
Period 2 (Lunch) |
Friday, March 5
Period 3 (Dinner) |
Sunday, March 14
Period 1 (Breakfast) |
Friday, May 14
Period 2 (Lunch) |
MEAL PLAN PERIODS
Period 1, 12am-7am
Period 2, 7am-11am
Period 3, 11am-4:30pm
Period 4, 4:30pm-12am.
Meals for the week begin Saturday at 12:01am.
Rollover is posted Friday night and the rollover cap is $50.
MEAL MONEY
Use your Meal Money to tailor your plan to your specific needs. Get an extra entree or dessert using Meal Money. Add it as often as you wish at www.vanderbilt.edu/commodorecard/.
Note: If you have a Meal Plan, your Meal Money will carry over to the spring semester; if you do not select a plan for the spring, Meal Money expires.
TASTE OF NASHVILLE (ToN)
ToN allows you to use your Meal Money at participating partner restaurants or for delivery. Your entire Meal Money, including rollover, is available for use in the ToN program. Visit our Taste of Nashville page for a list of our partner restaurants and for online ordering.
ADJUSTMENT SCHEDULE
Before July 15, 2009 — Prices listed apply
After July 15, 2009 — Prices increase by $35
After August 25, 2009 — No cancellation
Spring adjustments deadline November 15, 2009
After January 12, 2010 — No cancellation
NOTE: By making your Commodore Card selections online, your Meal Plan is automatically renewed for the Spring semester.
Important Info: Meal Plans begin the night before classes start and end after exams in December and April. Watch here for specific dates. Rollover is not active during exams and winter/spring breaks. Meal Plans end May 14th, 2010. Meal Money that came with the plan expires May 14th, 2010. |
Meal Plan Periods
