The amount you are allotted for each meal swipe is called the
meal card equivalency.
For 2011 summer sessions, equivalencies are
- breakfast, $4.20
- lunch, $7.55
- dinner, $7.55
For the 2011-12 academic year, equivalencies are
- breakfast, $4.20
- lunch, $7.55
- dinner, $7.55
If the total cost of your selections is less than or equal to the equivalency amount for the meal, the transaction can be completed with just a swipe of your meal card. If your items total more than the equivalency, you can pay the difference using Dining Plus, Cardinal Cash, cash, a check, or Visa/Mastercard; your cashier will swipe your meal card to record the meal equivalency and then ask how you want to pay for the rest.
Learn more about our meal plans.