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Food plays an important role in nourishing the students and campus community here at Western Oregon University. Campus Dining is dedicated to excellence and work tirelessly to cultivate a healthy, supportive, inclusive and sustainable dining experience. We strive to serve quality food made fresh from the best local ingredients in our area and with great customer service from our staff. Whether you choose to eat at our main Valsetz dining hall, stop by one of our dining locations in the Werner University Center or grab a coffee at one of our coffee shops, we offer a variety of dining options to suite your taste and fit your needs. <\/span><\/p>\n ” content_phone=”<\/p>\n Food plays an important role in nourishing the students and campus community here at Western Oregon University. Campus Dining is dedicated to excellence and work tirelessly to cultivate a healthy, supportive, inclusive and sustainable dining experience. We strive to serve quality food made fresh from the best local ingredients in our area and with great customer service from our staff. Whether you choose to eat at our main Valsetz dining hall, stop by one of our dining locations in the Werner University Center or grab a coffee at one of our coffee shops, we offer a variety of dining options to suite your taste and fit your needs. <\/span><\/p>\n ” content_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ text_font_size=”12px” width=”100%” custom_margin=”|1%|-2px|1%|false|true” custom_margin_tablet=”|2%||2%|false|true” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_padding=”||17px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n We are excited to announce a significant change in our dining program! Starting this fall term, we will transition from the current declining balance system to a meal swipe program. Instead of having a dollar amount loaded onto your meal plan account that decreases with each purchase, you will now have a set number of meals per week to use at designated dining locations on campus.\u00a0<\/span>This change aims to streamline your dining experience and address food security concerns<\/span><\/p>\n Food plays an important role in nourishing the students and campus community here at Western Oregon University. The meal-plans at WOU are designed to help our residents to <\/span><\/p>\n Campus Dining is dedicated to excellence. Moreover, we work tirelessly to cultivate a healthy, supportive, inclusive and sustainable dining experience. We strive to serve quality food made fresh from the best local ingredients in our area and pair it with great customer service!<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n The Meal-Plans at WOU are tailored to offer a variety of dining options to suit your individual tastes, needs and budget. Regardless of where or what you choose to eat on campus; whether you eat in, pick up your food or\u00a0 have it delivered, the meal-plans at WOU were designed with you in mind!<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/dining\/files\/2025\/10\/Meal-Swipe-FAQ-6.pdf” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Meal Swipes FAQ” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”|0px|33px|0px|false|false” custom_padding=”16px|25px|14px|25px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_button url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Campus Dining Brochure” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-14px||-61px||false|false” custom_padding=”13px||13px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.3″ min_height=”1px” custom_margin=”85px|||||” custom_padding=”25px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text content_tablet=”<\/p>\n Choosing a meal plan can be a difficult decision. At Western Oregon University we offer residents three choices to suit varying nutritional needs and tastes. We understand that it can be challenging to predict how much food you will need each term. Campus Dining has created a meal plan worksheet to help students predict the amount of meals they will eat per week and will automatically calculate the average spending cost per term. Click the meal plan worksheet button to download your copy of the worksheet. It should give you greater insight on which meal plan will best suit your individual needs.<\/span><\/p>\n ” content_phone=”<\/p>\n Choosing a meal plan can be a difficult decision. At Western Oregon University we offer residents three choices to suit varying nutritional needs and tastes. We understand that it can be challenging to predict how much food you will need each term. Campus Dining has created a meal plan worksheet to help students predict the amount of meals they will eat per week and will automatically calculate the average spending cost per term. Click the meal plan worksheet button to download your copy of the worksheet. It should give you greater insight on which meal plan will best suit your individual needs.<\/span><\/p>\n ” content_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ custom_margin=”|0.1%||0.1%|false|true” custom_margin_tablet=”|2%||2%|false|true” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_padding=”1px||0px|1px||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Choosing a meal plan can be a difficult decision. The Meal Swipe Plans at WOU are set up to offer residents four choices to suit varying nutritional needs, tastes, and budgets. <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text content_tablet=”” content_phone=”<\/p>\n All Campus Dining meal plans are %22A la carte%22 so that residents are able to pay only for what they choose to eat instead of having to pay a set meal price. We provide flexibility so that everyone can select the type of food that suits their budget as well as their appetite. Students in Landers, Barnum, Ackerman, and Heritage must choose a meal plan each term. <\/span><\/p>\n When choosing a meal plan, keep in mind; Fall Term is 12 weeks due to New Student Week and Winter and Spring terms are each 11 weeks. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n ” content_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ min_height=”130.5px” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n All Meal Swipe Plans at WOU are all you can carry, which means, you may get as much food desired for each meal swipe. Meal plans at WOU are flexible so that everyone can select the type of food that suits their appetite or dietary needs. With the exception of Arbor Park residents, all residential students must choose a meal plan each term. If Arbor Park residents are wanting a meal plan, they may choose any plan desired.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Click the PDF below to view all the meal plans we offer.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/dining\/files\/2025\/06\/Meal-Plans.png” button_text=”Meal Plans” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||61px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text content_tablet=”” content_phone=”<\/p>\n Discounts<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n As part of the meal plan cost, each residential student pays their share of overhead costs up front. Because of this, all residential students with a meal plan can purchase prepared food in Valsetz Dining Hall at the wholesale cost of food items. This works out to be a 40% discount and is applied to all prepared meals purchased in Valsetz. There is not a discount on retail items, and non-residential students, faculty and staff all pay retail prices when dining in Valsetz. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Overhead Costs Explained<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The overhead payment listed in our meal plans is the total of our operational business costs each term for having all our dining locations open throughout the week to serve our students. These funds cover costs such as: Salaries (Staff and student), utlitities, supplies, repairs and capital expenses. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n ” content_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ width=”100%” max_width=”100%” min_height=”179.7px” custom_padding=”|||0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Guest meals are free meals that come with your meal plan that you can use for any guests that visit WOU. We have incorporated guest meals into the plans, allowing you to share your dining experiences with friends or family, fostering a sense of community and connection. <\/span>Guest meals reset each term and the number of guest meals vary by meal plan.<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image _builder_version=”4.16″ min_height=”4px” custom_margin=”-55px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ min_height=”1786.2px” custom_padding=”0px||42px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ min_height=”13px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/dining\/files\/2025\/10\/Meal-Plan-Exemption.pdf” button_text=”Meal Plan Exemption” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text content_tablet=”” content_phone=”” content_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ min_height=”528px” custom_margin=”||-4%||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Do you have extra meal swipes on your meal plan? Or do you keep running out of meal swipes each term? If so, we recommend adjusting your meal plan. <\/span><\/p>\n We allow students to adjust their meal plan before the first day of a new term. To change your meal plan visit us in the Campus Dining office located below Valsetz Dining Hall.\u00a0<\/span>Alternatively, you may email <\/span>housing@mail.wou.edu<\/a>.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n Be sure to include the following 3 items in your email:<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n In addition to meal swipes, plans will include Wolf Bucks for use at retail locations, providing flexibility to purchase snacks and drinks outside your regular meal swipes. This convenience is perfect for grabbing a quick snack between classes or items not covered by the meal plan. <\/span>Students can add a minimum of $5 to their accounts at any campus dining register on campus. We accept debit\/credit, cash or check. Wolf Bucks carry over from term to term. Wolf Bucks have a 5% enrichment.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Our Campus Dining staff makes every effort to educate students in helping them make a proper meal plan selection. Further,\u00a0 understand that it is difficult to predict exactly what each individual’s eating habits might be. If students find that they have chosen a meal plan that does not suit their needs<\/span>, we want to work with students to accommodate their eating habits, dietary and budgetary needs. For assistance, contact Campus Dining: dining@mail.wou.edu<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||5px|||” custom_padding=”||25px|1px||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n – The student has a friend who lives off campus and often eats with them. Again, a student choice.<\/strong><\/em> The student could consider taking their\u00a0 friend out to a meal at Valsetz. They could treat their friend or roommate\/friends to coffee at Allegro. Use Nutri-slice to order pizza or other food to go and take that to their friends\u2019 place share a meal with them.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.3″ custom_margin=”||-1px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”40.4px” custom_padding=”||1px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Your Wolf Bucks will carry over from term to term, your meal swipes will not since they reset at the end of each week. 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Commonly Asked Questions about Meal Swipes<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
Which Meal Swipe Plan Should I Choose?<\/b><\/h2>\n
Guest Meals Explained<\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
Additional Information<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Changing Meal-Swipe Plans at WOU<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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Adding more Wolf Bucks<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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Below are suggestions to use meal plan balances.<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
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– The student has dietary restrictions that prevent them from eating on campus, please email Campus Dining – dining@mail.wou.edu<\/span> <\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n
– The student travels home to eat on weekends.<\/span> This is the student\u2019s choice.<\/strong><\/em> Meal plans provide money to eat on campus all days of the week. Perhaps the student should consider working with Dining to purchase a couple of meals or food items to go to take home to share with family.<\/span><\/h3>\n
Meal Plan Refunds when LEAVING the Residence Halls \/ WOU anytime in mid-year:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
Stop or email \u2013 we are here to help!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n