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NYU Dining Guide 2017-2018

WELCOME TO NYU DINING

CONTENTS 2

Welcome to NYU Dining

2017-2018 Calendar

How Meal Plans Work

Washington Square Meal Plan Memberships

Where to Eat: Washington Square Dining Locations

Brooklyn Meal Plan Memberships

Brooklyn Dining

Dietary Options

Special Events

Sustainable Dining Practices

We Are Listening

NYU Dining Contract

Frequently Asked Questions

Welcome to NYU Dining! NYU Dining Services offers a wide variety of meal plans that afford students the opportunity to enjoy nutritious dining options across campus. Diners will continue to enjoy expanded hours to accommodate their hectic schedules. We have responded to the ideas and comments set forth by NYU students. NYU Dining has updated menus to reflect the most current university dining trends and added services that reflect the needs of a diverse community. We will continue to offer a “meals to go” program and different special events such as Sunday Brunch at Palladium, Restaurant Nights and Meatless Mondays — just to name a few.

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2017-2018 CALENDAR FALL SEMESTER, AUGUST 27 – DECEMBER 23, 2017 (FALL SEMESTER MEAL PLANS) Sunday, August 27 Select dining locations open at 4:00 p.m. Monday, August 28 - Sunday, September 3 Welcome Week, all dining locations open Monday, September 4 Labor Day - Select dining locations open Tuesday, September 5 Classes begin - All dining locations open Tuesday, September 19 Last day to change or cancel meal plan memberships for the fall 2017 semester Wednesday, September 20 First day to add Dining Dollars to meal plan memberships Monday, October 9 Fall Recess - No classes - Select dining locations open Wednesday, November 22 – Saturday, November 25 Thanksgiving Recess -Select dining locations open Sunday, November 26 Select dining locations reopen at 4:00 p.m. Friday, November 29 First day to add, change or cancel meal plan memberships for the spring 2018 semester Friday, December 23 Last day of fall semester, fall meal plan memberships conclude at 4:00 p.m.

JANUARY TERM 2017 (WINTER SESSION MEAL PLANS) Spring Dining Dollars accepted during Winter Session Wednesday, January 3 - Friday, January 20 Select dining locations open Monday–Friday

SPRING SEMESTER, JANUARY 22 – MAY 16, 2018 (SPRING SEMESTER MEAL PLANS) Sunday, January 21 Select dining locations open at 4:00 p.m. Monday, January 22 First day of spring classes - All dining locations open Tuesday, February 6 Last day to change or cancel meal plan memberships for the spring 2017 semester Wednesday, February 7 First day to add Dining Dollars to meal plan memberships Thursday, February 8 Remaining Fall Dining Dollars added to Spring Dining Dollars account Monday, February 19 Presidents Day - No classes - Select dining locations open Saturday, March 12 – Saturday, March 17 Spring Recess - Select dining locations open Sunday, March 18 Select dining locations open at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 1 Last day to add a Spring Meal Plan Tuesday, May 8 Deadline to add Dining Dollars to meal plan memberships for the spring 2018 semester Wednesday, May 16 Last day of spring semester, spring meal plan memberships conclude at 4:00 p.m.

HOW MEAL PLANS WORK VA L U E VA R I E T Y CONVENIENCE

MEAL ALLOWANCE Each time you visit one of our residential dining halls or use a meal exchange at one of our retail locations, a meal will be deducted from your account. Meal Plans offer a certain number of meals per semster. Meals do not expire on a week to week basis. However, any unused meals remaining at the end of the semester will not carry over to the following semester.

DINING DOLLARS Washington Square & Brooklyn Dining Dollars can be used at all on-campus dining locations and have a dollar for dollar value. The NYUCard works just like a debit card. Simply swipe your card and the amount is automatically deducted from your account. Dining Dollars cannot be used for the purchase of gift cards. Members may purchase additional Dining Dollars in blocks of $15, $25, $50 or $100 by logging on to https://housing.nyu.edu/MealPlans any time after the meal plan activation/deactivation deadline. Dining Dollars will be charged to your student bursar account. Unused Dining Dollars automatically roll over from the fall to spring semester for active meal plan members.

MEAL EXCHANGES Meal exchange allows you to use your meal swipes at retail dining locations. At the Weinstein Food Court, Sidestein Market, Peet’s Coffee & Tea, U Hall Common’s Café, the Market Place at the Kimmel Center, Palladium, Dunkin’ Donuts, and Jasper Café there are certain items that you may choose from which consitute a “meal”.

What is included in a Meal Exchange? » Entrée or Sandwich » Choice of Whole Fruit, Side Salad, Bag of Chips, or Side Dish » Fountain Drink

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS If you have a medical condition or disability that warrants an exception to the meal plan policy, you must submit a request for a reasonable housing accommodation with supporting documentation to the Moses Center for Students with Disabilities. For forms and additional information go to www.nyu.edu/csd or contact the Moses Center at (212) 998-4980 or mosescsd@nyu.edu.

NYU DINING WASHINGTON SQUARE

MEAL PLAN MEMBERSHIPS 2017-2018 New York University requires all first-year students living in NYU housing to participate in the NYU Dining meal plan program. All Washington Square residents living in traditional style residence halls (Brittany, Founders, Goddard, Lipton, Rubin, and Weinstein) must maintain a minimum of 225 Flex meals per semester. First-year students living in apartment style residence buildings must maintain a minimum of 120 Flex meals per semester. Residents (excluding first-year students) in apartment style halls equipped with kitchens (Alumni, Broome, Carlyle Court, Coral Tower, Gramercy Green, Greenhouse, Greenwich, Lafayette, Palladium, Second Street, Senior House, Third Avenue North, University Hall, Stuyvesant Town, and Washington Square Village) may select any of the meal plan options or choose not to participate. All meal plans are accepted at all Washington Square and Brooklyn locations.

Washington Square Meal Plans Meals Per Semester

Dining Dollars

Cost per Semester

Average meals per week*

300 Flex Plus

300 Meal maximum

$250

$2,790

300 Flex

300 Meal maximum

$150

$2,715

225 Flex Plus

225 Meal maximum

$300

$2,500

225 Flex

225 Meal maximum

$200

$2,425

175 Flex Plus

175 Meal maximum

$400

$2,400

175 Flex

175 Meal maximum

$300

$2,325

120 Flex Plus

120 Meal maximum

$400

$1,915

120 Flex

120 Meal maximum

$500

$1,840

95 Flex Plus

95 Meal maximum

$375

$1,410

95 Flex

95 Meal maximum

$275

$1,335

2017-2018 Meal Plans

Default for Traditional Halls

Minimum required for Apartment Style Halls

* Based on a 16 week semester

IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO SIGN UP FOR OR CHANGE A MEAL PLAN GO TO HTTPS://MEALPLANS.NYU.EDU

Sign ups and changes are only accepted online. Making meal plan changes or cancellations on Bursar bills and/or withholding payment for Meal Plan charges are not valid methods of modifying your meal plan. Charges and refunds for all meal plans (Flex plans and Dining Dollars included) are pro-rated and calculated on a daily basis. No refunds will be made if you miss meals, fail to obtain a valid ID card, or do not use your meal plan. The University does not make exceptions to the mandatory meal policy (including religious, dietary, scheduling, medical, and economic reasons.) However, in the event you believe you have an extenuating circumstance, please contact Dining Services, at dining.services@nyu.edu or (212) 998-4988.

WHERE TO EAT NYU Dining Services offers flexible meal plans to more than 10,000 members. Students can choose from a wide variety of dining options, including special dietary needs such as Kosher, Halal, Vegan, Vegetarian and made without gluten menu items served at one of our four traditional “all you care to eat” dining halls, five retail locations, four coffee/ tea cafes or three convenience stores.

WASHINGTON SQUARE DINING LOCATIONS

KIMMEL MARKETPLACE PEET'S COFFEE & TEA 1

1 PEET’S COFFEE & TEA KIOSK AT THE KIMMEL

THE MARKETPLACE AT THE KIMMEL CENTER

CENTER

60 Washington Square South, 3rd Floor (212) 998–4573 The MarketPlace offers a variety of international and traditional dining choices including the Italian Market, Asian Cuisine, Faye’s Deli, Habanero Mexican, Halal, Kosher and a variety of “grab to go” selections.

60 Washington Square South, 2nd Floor This popular west coast brand is a unique addition to NYU Dining. Peet’s darker roasting style emphasizes smaller batches and superior quality beans that produce a fresh, high-quality cup of coffee every time.

PALLADIUM RESTAURANT by LifeWorks™ 140 East 14th Street, 3rd Floor (212) 998–4079 Palladium couples creativity with unparalleled culinary experience to provide guests a wholesome, healthy and authentic dining experience. Palladium’s unique stations include Produce Market, Global international fare, and the Palladium Grille.

STARBUCKS at FAYES @ THE SQUARE 45 West Fourth Street (212) 995–3443 Students flock in for their favorite Macchiato or Frappuccino. The comfortable seating is especially inviting for hanging out with friends, working on class assignments, and surfing the web using free wireless access.

STARBUCKS

SIDESTEIN 4

WEINSTEIN DINING HALL

WEINSTEIN FOOD COURT

KOSHER EATERY 5-11 University Place

5-11 University Place (212) 995–3056 Weinstein has a distinct focus on global flavors, exploring ethnic foods and authentic cuisine from around the world. Weinstein’s goal is to let students experience the world with their taste buds without leaving New York City.

(212) 995–3939 The Kosher Eatery is a home away from home where diners can observe a kosher lifestyle with others who share the same commitments. 100% KOF-K supervised kosher program is served daily as well as a weekly Friday night Shabbat meal. 4

SIDESTEIN MARKET

5-11 University Place

(212) 998–4931 We offer a wide variety of foods like made-to-order salads, grab ‘n’ go, breakfast burritos, Quiznos subs, and Chick-fil-A sandwiches plus our thirst quenching selection of cold beverages.

Our gourmet market features grab ‘n’ go convenient dining options for any time of day. Sidestein offers an assortment of fresh produce, bakery and coffee selections, snacks, bottled beverages, hot and cold food bar, and traditional essentials.

WASHINGTON SQUARE DINING LOCATIONS 5

33 Washington Square West (212) 995-3074 Hayden represents NYU Dining’s sustainable eating initiatives with a focus on vegetarian and vegan cuisine. With our Acre to Avenue platform, we show support for local farmers by serving a selection of seasonal locally grown fruits and vegetables.

LIPTON DINING HALL 7 6

ARGO TEA

239 Greene Street (212) 998-4153 Argo Tea is passionate about bringing teas directly from growers around the world and blending them into unique and delicious signature beverages. They are dedicated to delivering consistent quality and genuine customer experience with a “one customer and one cup at a time” approach.

THIRD NORTH COURTYARD CAFÉ 75 Third Avenue (at 12th Street) (212) 995–3021 Taste the American classics. You can find traditional classics like savory chicken club wraps, chicken parmesan, pizza, and mac and cheese. At Third North, we make yesterday’s traditions new. 8

LIPTON DINING HALL (formerly HAYDEN DINING HALL)

DUNKIN' DONUTS

110 E. 14th Street (212) 443–3611 It’s the delicious details that make the Dunkin’ Donuts on Union Square a daily ritual for the NYU community. Dunkin’ Donuts is the largest coffee and baked goods chain in the world, providing highquality coffee, bagels and other baked goods.

UNIVERSITY HALL COMMONS CAFE

110 E. 14th Street (212) 443–3611 U-Hall Commons features a Burger Studio and a P.O.D. Market. Burger Studio is a unique burger concept that lets you customize your hamburger, turkey burger or veggie burger into a delicious masterpiece.

ARGO TEA

DUNKIN' DONUTS 8

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NYU DINING BROOKLYN

MEAL PLAN MEMBERSHIPS 2017-2018 All first-year residents in the Tandon School of Engineering (living in Brooklyn) are required to register for the 95 Flex meal plan. All upperclass residents living in Othmer are required to participate in the meal plan program. Upperclass residents living in Othmer rooms/ suites must register for the Brooklyn 50 Flex meal plan. Upperclassmen living in Clark may select any plan (no minimum required.) Brooklyn meal plans are available to Brooklyn residents only. Brooklyn residents have the option of purchasing any Washington Square Meal Plan. All meal plans are accepted at all Brooklyn and Washington Square locations.

Brooklyn Meal Plans 2016-2017 Meal Plans

Cost per Semester

Average meals per week*

BRKLYN 95 FLEX

$1,335

Freshmen Minimum

BRKLYN 50 FLEX

$1,004

Othmer Upperclassmen Minimum

BRKLYN 25 FLEX

$677

1 *Based on a 16 week semester

IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO SIGN UP FOR OR CHANGE A MEAL PLAN GO TO HTTPS://MEALPLANS.NYU.EDU

BROOKLYN DINING

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Newly renovated for the fall 2017 semester, the Jasper Kane Cafe features a variety of classic and international fare. Piazza serves New York style pizza by the slice, fresh made pastas and calzones. At Under the Hood, our menu options are inspired by urban street food with great burgers, chicken sandwiches, cheesesteaks and fries. The newly added Taste Test station is a made-to-order action station, allowing guests to choose from a variety of Halal ingredients to create an individually crafted specialty item. Get a hand-crafted deli sandwich or panini at the Jasper Kane Deli. The Global Station is a prepared entree concept with a rotating menu for that quick meal on-the-go. Looking for more on-the-go options? We offer a large salad bar concept, pre-packaged sandwiches, salads and parfaits. Also new for 2017 is a local convenience store, the Bridge Market. Look for great snack and beverage options, as well as personal items and school supplies, to take back to your room or for anywhere else on campus! The Bridge market is a great place to utilize your Dining Dollars for those items you need on a daily basis. Our focus remains on satisfying our students' dining needs, with an emphasis on quality in an environmentally responsible atmosphere. With our rotating menus and daily specials, variety is the key to delivering a great and satisfying dining experience to our customers each and every day.

DIETARY OPTIONS NYU Dining Services makes every effort to accommodate students’ special dietary requirements and provide a selection of dining options. Location managers will work with meal plan members to prepare meals according to their personal needs. Students with special dietary requirements or food allergies can contact Dining Services, at 212-998-4988 or dining.services@nyu.edu.

Vegan/Vegetarian

Made Without Gluten

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has rated NYU one of the friendliest vegetarian campuses for our vegan and vegetarian programs. Our specially trained chefs create delicious entrées using fresh vegetables, legumes, and grains serving a wide variety of vegetarian dishes everyday, at every meal, in every dining location.

Find Made Without Gluten selections in all residential dining locations. We have made a commitment to ensure there are plenty of nondetected gluten options available and have dedicated toasters, cutting boards and cooking utensils used in the preparation of made without gluten foods.

Kosher Foods

Halal Foods

The Kosher Eatery at Weinstein is a 100% KOF-K supervised kosher program that serves daily meals and includes a Shabbat meal on Fridays. Meat entrees are served on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. On Tuesdays and Thursdays dairy foods are served. We also offer Kosher “grab n go” meals in Weinstein Food Court, the Marketplace at Kimmel, P.O.D. Market in University Hall, and Jasper Kane Café.

The Kimmel Marketplace, Kosher Eatery, and the Palladium feature a Halal meal at their Halal Station from Monday-Friday and the Kosher Eatery is a supervised Glatt facility. Café Spice is an on campus vendor who provides authentic Indian cuisine consisting of Halal chicken that is humanely raised, antibiotic free and vegetarian fed. Find their dishes at the Café Spice station at the Palladium or their frozen meals to go at the Kimmel Maketplace.

Healthy for Life New York University offers the Healthy for Life nutrition information program. The goal of the program is to point the way to healthier lifestyles by highlighting “better-foryou” menu selections. Look for Just 4U icons on menus in residential dining halls to help guide you to foods that are vegan, vegetarian, low in calories, and low in fat. The program also identifies foods that are organic and grown locally. For more information, pick up a Healthy for Life brochure from any residential dining location. NYU Dining continues to offer healthier, well-balanced dining options for every part of the day and to customize our menus to fit the needs of our customers.

SPECIAL EVENTS Food is the centerpiece for many celebrations and group gatherings. Dining is more than just eating, it’s about sharing, gathering and connecting to others. In the spirit of community building, NYU Dining offers customers daily, weekly and monthly opportunities to partake in special meals, culinary events, and learning opportunities.

Restaurant Night A monthly dining event held at Palladium LifeWorks™. Students will enjoy top shelf service, table linens and a three course menu crafted by our Executive Chef. There are two seating times and reservations are required.

Passport at Weinstein Our culinary team has created authentic ethnic foods and exotic flavors from around the world. Weinstein Passport will take students on a culinary journey without leaving their seats, exploring flavors found at NYU Study Abroad sites around the world including Florence, Ghana, Prague, and many more.

Brunch Extravanganza! Every Sunday at the Palladium, we serve an all-you-care-to-eat brunch. The Sunday brunch features buffets of fresh fruit, pastries, bagels, salmon lox, and homemade desserts and pies. In addition, we offer made-to-order omelets and traditional favorites like waffles, Eggs Benedict and a carving station; treat your sweet tooth with a dip in our chocolate fountain.

Strawberry Festival The annual NYU Strawberry Festival brings New York University’s faculty, staff, and students together with the broader NYC community to celebrate all things strawberry. The spring time event boasts a variety of different strawberry cultivars from local farmers, carnival games, interactive booths that promote health and wellness, live music from student bands, photo ops with the strawberry mascot, giveaways, and hundreds of free slices of the largest strawberry shortcake in New York.

SUSTAINABLE DINING PRACTICES NYU Dining’s commitment to reduce our carbon footprint on campus has been so successful that our efforts helped NYU achieve a Gold Star rating on the AASHE (Association for the Advancement of Sustainability for Higher Education) Sustainable Grading Scale.

One of our many goals at NYU Dining Services is to further the sustainable mission of our institution. Through sourcing, preparation, and waste diversion (recycling and composting), we contribute to a more effective sustainable food and dining system. Please visit our website for more information regarding our sustainable efforts. Our sustainable efforts include

Sustainable Food • • • •

Sourcing locally grown and seasonal produce. Sourcing sustainable and seasonal seafood. Using certified cage-free eggs. Offering a weekly Meatless Monday option.

Waste Stream Management •

Using compostable take-out containers in all residential dining halls.

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Recycling and composting kitchen waste and materials such as oil, aluminum cans and glass.

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Offering reusable take-out containers in most residential dining halls.

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Offering trayless dining in the most locations to conserve water and energy to reduce waste.

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Providing hydration stations in dining locations to reduce bottled water waste.

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Recycling fryer oil, which is 100% diverted to biodiesel.

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Reducing food waste by donating unused portions of food to Two Birds One Stone and local food banks.

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Donating used coffee grounds for the "Grounds for Your Garden" program.

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Offering reusable shopping bags at select retail locations.

Green Buildings • •

Operating environmentally friendly and energy efficient locations. Using ‘green’ and ‘blue’ cleaning products.

Quality Assurance • • • •

Using the highest FDA grade level for products. Ensuring all managers have NYC Food Handlers Certificates. Providing employee service training throughout the year. Employing a full-time Food Safety Manager.

DINING ADVISORY BOARD Student involvement is essential in making sure we provide the best dining experience.

Become a member of the Dining Advisory Board!

Participation is easy! It does not require much time and will contribute to the NYU community. As a member of the Dining Advisory Board, you will review our program and protocol. You will also provide valuable feedback about customer service, speed of service, food quality, cleanliness, merchandising, and overall impression. All of our meetings will take place at one of the dining halls. For more information about becoming a member, contact dining.services@nyu.edu. Please include Dining Advisory Board in the subject line of the email.

DINING SURVEYS FOCUS GROUPS FEEDBACK

Your voice counts! NYU Dining is enhanced and shaped by the suggestions and input from our students. We understand students have unique needs and want to provide the types of services that work best with their lifestyles. Once a semester, we conduct our DiningStyles online survey for all meal plan members and non-members to participate in. This survey lets our customers evaluate us on a variety of criteria including, but not limited to: price, service, food quality, and food variety. As a thank you for taking the survey, participants will be entered into a drawing and have a chance to win some great prizes.

DINING SERVICES CONTRACT TERMS 2016-2017 1

CONTRACT PERIOD

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS

Meal plan members, this contract is for both fall and spring terms. Meal plans are automatically activated for spring term unless you cancel your membership prior to the change/cancellation deadlines. (First-year students, and residents of traditional style buildings cannot cancel plans.) Meal plans cannot be canceled, whether used or not, unless a cancellation is submitted by September 19, for fall 2017 and by February 6, for spring 2018, or your NYU Housing License is canceled as provided therein. If the Department of Housing cancels your meal plan, it will also cancel all meal plan charges for the period following the date the cancellation takes effect. Residents (assigned to Brittany, Founders, Goddard, Lipton, Rubin, or Weinstein Hall) are required to maintain a meal plan that includes at least 225 Flex meals per semester). Charges and refunds for all meal plans (Flex plans & Dining Dollars included) are pro-rated and calculated on a daily basis each semester. No refunds will be made if you miss meals, fail to obtain a valid ID card, or do not use your meal plan.

DINING LOCATIONS

ID CARD

BROOKLYN One Card Office 2 MetroTech Center, Ground Floor (718) 260-3934

SERVING DATES

Your meal plan can be used during scheduled service times from dinner, August 27, 2017, to lunch, May 16, 2018, except during these University holidays: winter break, December 23, 2017, through lunch, January 2, 2018; and spring recess, March 12-18, 2018. Serving dates and hours of operation at individual dining locations are described on the NYU Dining Services website and posted in the dining facilities.

MEAL PLAN COVERAGE

You are entitled to eat the number of meals per semester and to use the amount of Dining Dollars per semester provided by your meal plan. Meal plans are not transferable and you may not allow anyone else to use or eat with your NYUCard. Violations will result in suspension or termination of your meal plan without a refund. Meal swipes cannot exceed 20 swipes per day.

A valid NYUCard is required in order to use your meal plan. NYUCards and replacements, which are not transferable, may be obtained at: WASHINGTON SQUARE NYUCard Center 7 Washington Place (212) 443–CARD (2273)

CHANGES

You may change your meal plan by completing the online form via NYU Home by September 27 for fall 2017 and by February 8, for spring 2018. Additional charges may be added depending on the plan.

Most meal plans may be used, as explained below, in residential restaurants and retail locations. All-youcare-to-eat dining at each meal, as provided by your meal plan, is offered at the following locations: the Kosher Eatery, Weinstein Dining, Third Avenue North, Courtyard Café, and Lipton Dining Hall. Retail locations at the Palladium, Weinstein Food Court, Peet’s Coffee & Tea, Starbucks at Fayes @ the Square, Dunkin’ Donuts, Commons Café at University Hall, Argo Tea, The MarketPlace in the Kimmel Center, Quick Stop C-Store locations, Sidestein Market, Bridgeview Market and Jasper Kane Café, allow you to select any items with the Dining Dollars provided by your meal plan.

ACCESS TO RESIDENTIAL RESTAURANTS Access is granted only to those entering for a meal. If you must leave during your meal, see a dining manager before exiting to arrange reentry.

BEHAVIOR Behavior that is abusive or disruptive or that endangers the health, safety, or welfare of others including theft is prohibited. NYU students who engage in such behavior or who are caught stealing at any campus dining location will be subject to disciplinary action and/or termination of their meal plan contract without a refund.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1. How does the meal plan work? Eating on-campus is easy with an NYU Dining Meal Plan. We have 14 dining locations across campus that conveniently offers a variety of foods and delicious dining options. With a meal plan, you've got food covered, so it’s one less thing you have to worry about. Once you have a meal plan, your student ID works like a debit card. Simply swipe your card and the meal, meal exchange or dining dollars are deducted from your account automatically. There are three components to our meal plans: Meal Allowance, Meal Exchange, and Dining Dollars. Meal Allowance: Meal Allowance is the number of meals that can be used in all-you-care-to-eat dining locations: Weinstein, 3rd North and Lipton Hall. The cashier will deduct one meal from your plan upon entering these locations. Once inside, you are free to eat as much as you would like. You can also take your Meal 2 Go, by just informing the cashier when you enter the location. Meal Exchange: This feature allows you to exchange one meal allowance swipe for a combo meal at our retail food courts: Kimmel MarketPlace, Weinstein Food Court, U-Hall Commons Café, Dunkin’ Donuts, Peet's Coffee and Tea, and Jasper Kane Cafe. Dining Dollars: Dining Dollars (DDs) are accepted at all dining locations. DDs work like a debit card; each time you make a purchase the total is subtracted from the balance in your account. Each DD is equivalent to one U.S. Dollar. DDs are accepted at all NYU Dining locations. 2. Am I required to have a Meal Plan? New York University requires all firstyear students living in NYU housing to participate in the NYU Dining meal plan program. All Freshmen living in traditional-style residence halls — Founders, Brittany, Goddard, Lipton, Rubin and Weinstein — must maintain a minimum of a 225 Flex plan or higher. Freshmen or first-year students living in apartment-style residence buildings must maintain a minimum of a 120 Flex meal plan or higher. Please note all incoming Freshmen are defaulted a 225 Flex meal plan. Students who live off campus are not required to have a meal plan, but may select any meal plan option. Please visit our homepage for more information regarding NYU Dining Services, including meal plan options and rates. 3. How am I charged for my Meal Plan? When a student signs up or changes a meal plan membership after the beginning of a semester, the plan and charges are pro-rated for the remainder of that semester. Charges and refunds for all meal plans (flex plans and Dining Dollars included) are calculated on a daily basis. Charges begin on the activation date, not when the students begin using their plan. The fall semester has 109 dining days and charges begin on August 27, 2017. The spring semester has 110 dining days and charges begin on January 21, 2018.

For example: If a student purchases a 300 Flex plan on the second week of the fall semester, he or she receives 14/15 of the plan, or 280 meals and 140 Dining Dollars (DD). The student is charged 14/15 — or 93% of the original cost of the plan. The same principle applies for changes and cancellations. The student pays for the days for which he or she owns the plan — whether used or not — and receives a credit or charge on his/her Bursar’s account based on that change for the remaining days of the semester. 4. Can I change or cancel my meal plan? Meal plan changes and cancellations may only be made by submitting the request via https://housing.nyu.edu/mealplans. If the Office of Residential Life and Housing Services cancels your meal plan, it will also cancel all meal plan charges for the period following the date the cancellation takes effect. Residents assigned to Brittany, Founders, Goddard, Lipton, Rubin, or Weinstein Hall are required to maintain a meal plan that includes at least 225 Flex meals per semester. Charges and refunds for all meal plans (Flex plans & Dining Dollars included) are pro-rated and calculated on a daily basis each semester. No refunds will be made if you miss meals, fail to obtain a valid ID card, or do not use your meal plan. 5. What happens if I do not use all of my Meal Swipes or Dining Dollars? Any unused meals expire at the end of each semester. For active meal plan members, unused Dining Dollars carry over from fall to spring semester but expire at the end of the spring semester. The meal plan participant must maintain an active meal plan in the spring semester in order to receive the fall dining dollars. 6. What is the difference between Dining Dollars and Campus Cash? Dining Dollars can be used only for purchases in NYU Dining Halls. Campus Cash can be used at a variety of locations, including the bookstore, laundry services, as well as all NYU Dining locations. 7. Are there exceptions to the freshman mandatory meal plan policy? The University does not make exceptions to the mandatory meal plan policy (including religious, dietary, scheduling, medical and economic reasons). In the event you believe you have an extenuating circumstance please contact dining.services@nyu.edu. 8. If I am a Freshman and live in a hall with a kitchen, why am I required to be on the meal plan? A meal plan ensures that all first-year students have access to at least one nutritious meal a day during their first year transition adapting to a busy schedule. Our dining program promotes community building and creates a great first-year experience. 9. If I am an upperclassman living in Othmer, why am I required to have a meal plan? All upperclass residents living in Othmer are required to participate in the meal plan program. Upperclass residents living in Othmer rooms/suites without kitchens are required to be on the Brooklyn 50 Meal Plan.

10. What’s being served right now? Can I check the menu? Our menus are available online at nyu. campusdish.com and through our CampusDish app available for both Android and iOS. 11. What if I have special dietary needs? Discuss your special dietary needs with Dining Services to ensure your meals will be prepared according to your request. If you are seeking general nutrition information on healthy eating and weight maintenance, you can also meet one-on-one with the Health Promotion Office's Nutrition Health Educator, at no fee. To schedule an appointment, call (212) 443-1236. You may also consult with our on-staff registered dietitian. To make an appointment to discuss nutritional health or special needs please call: Primary Care Services NYU University Health Center 726 Broadway, 4th Floor New York, NY, 10003-9580 For appointments, call (212) 443-1234 12. What if I have a severe medical condition or disability and can't use the meal plan? If you believe you have a medical condition or disability that warrants an exception to the mandatory meal plan policy, you must submit a special accommodations form with supporting documentation to the Moses Center for Students with Disabilities. For forms and additional information go to www.nyu.edu/csd/. 13. If I have a severe food allergy, what are my options? NYU Dining Services offers a variety of meal plans and dining options. We work diligently with students who have food allergies to develop a dining plan that accommodates their needs and provide menus with a variety of food selections. All meals are posted on the dining website at nyudining.com so students can make informed dining decisions. Many items are prepared to order and in full view to meet the student's specific request. Warning signs are posted in dining halls and food courts reminding patrons of possible crosscontamination during food preparation and cautioning patrons against crosscontamination with utensils, containers, plates and shared food. Peanut butter and other products carrying nuts will be isolated from other foods to the extent reasonably possible and training about food allergies is provided to the dining staff. Please note that there are limitations to the type of accommodations that NYU Dining Services can provide and strict avoidance may be the only solution to safeguard against food allergens. Please contact NYU Dining Services at dining.services@nyu.edu for more information or to set up an appointment with one of our dining managers or executive chefs.

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