Meal Plans at Glen Oaks Community College

Flexible Dining Options for Students and Employees

Whether you live in the Devier Student Suites, commute to campus, or work at Glen Oaks Community College, our meal plans provide a convenient and affordable way to enjoy meals on campus.

Housing students are required to participate in a meal plan, while commuter students and employees may choose to purchase a plan that fits their schedule and dining needs.

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Understanding Your Meal Plan

Your meal plan includes two dining options: Meal Vouchers and Flex Dollars.

Meal Vouchers

Meal vouchers are used to purchase complete meal options at the Viking Café.

A meal includes:

• Entrée
• Side
• Drink
• Dessert

Meal Equivalency Example

A meal voucher may be redeemed for one item from each category:

Choose an Entrée

• Burger
• Chicken Sandwich
• Chicken Tenders
• Made-to-Order Sandwich or Salad
• Daily Special

Choose a Side

• Fries
• Tots
• Side Salad
• Fruit Cup
• Whole Fruit

Choose a Drink

• Fountain Drink
• Milk
• Juice
• Bottled Water

Choose a Dessert

• Fruit Cup or Whole Fruit
• Cookie
• Brownie

Daily specials also qualify as a meal option.

Meal vouchers cannot be used at Byte Coolers.

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Flex Dollars

Flex Dollars are funds included with your meal plan that work like a declining balance account during the semester.

Flex Dollars may be used to purchase food and beverages at approved campus dining locations, including:

• Viking Café
• Byte Coolers
• Campus concessions

Students may choose whether to use a meal voucher or Flex Dollars when making eligible purchases. If you do not have enough Flex Dollars to complete a purchase, the remaining balance may be paid with cash or card.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I change my meal plan?
A: Yes. Students may change their meal plan during the first week of classes by visiting either the Cashier's Office or the Viking Café. All changes must be made by Friday at 4:00 p.m. during the first week of the semester.

Q: Can I add more Flex Dollars?
A: Yes. Additional Flex Dollars may be added to your account at any time during the semester by visiting either the Cashier's Office or the Viking Café.

Q: What if I register after the semester starts?
A: Students who enroll after classes begin may purchase a prorated meal plan based on their enrollment date.

Q: What happens if I withdraw from the semester?
A: Students who withdraw from the semester forfeit their meal plan for that term. Meal plans are non-transferable.

Q: Is a meal plan required for housing students? 
A: Yes. Students living in the Devier Student Suites are required to participate in a meal plan.

Q: Can commuter students purchase a meal plan?
A: Yes. Meal plans are available to all students and may be purchased through the Cashier's Office or the Viking Café during the first week of classes.

Q: Can employees purchase a meal plan?
A: Yes. Employees may also purchase in a meal plan during the first week of classes.

Q: Can I choose whether to use a meal voucher or Flex Dollars?
A: Yes. Students may choose which option to use when making eligible purchases.

Q: Can I buy more than one meal in a day?
A: Yes. There is no daily limit on meal purchases.

Q: What happens if I run out of Flex Dollars?
A: Any remaining balance , at the time of purchase, must be paid using cash or a debit/credit card. Additional Flex Dollars may be added to your account at any time during the semester by visiting either the Cashier's Office or the Viking Café.

Q: Do unused meals roll over?
A: Meal Plans do not carry over between semesters.

Q: How do I know how many meals or Flex Dollars I have left?
A: Remaining balances will appear on your purchase receipts.

Ready to Purchase a Meal Plan?

Meal plans can be purchased through the Viking Café or Cashier's Office during the designated enrollment period.

Questions? Contact the Cashier's Office or the Viking Café  for assistance selecting the meal plan that best fits your needs.

Cashier's Office
269-294-4215
cashier@glenoaks.edu

Viking Café
269-294-4370