How does a Meal Plan work?
Meal plans are geared specifically to give you better dining value for your dollars when you use a meal card instead of paying cash to eat. Your meal plan is accessed through your student ID Card.  A magnetic strip is placed on the back of your card and works with our computer system to identify you as a meal plan member.  Meal plans come with a set number of all-you-care-to eat meals and a set amount of Flex Points. 

Where can I use my Dining Services Meal Plan?
Our all-you-care-to eat RFoC locations; Rogers Hall, Whitehurst Hall and Café 1201 all accept Monarch Dining meal plans, Flex Points, Monarch Plus, cash and credit cards. For one swipe per meal period (breakfast, lunch and dinner) you can sit and enjoy a meal with your friends and eat as much as you like for as long as you like. In addition, your Flex Points that come with the purchase of any meal plan can be used at any Monarch Dining location. Flex Points can be used to purchase a burger and fries, beverages, snacks, or as a supplement for additional meals throughout the semester.

What is a Monarch Plus Account?
The Monarch Plus Account is a prepaid debit account designed for the Old Dominion University Community. The account is placed directly on your University ID Card. Participation is open to any student, faculty or staff member. There are no transaction or set-up fees and no minimum balance requirements. This is a no risk program. If at anytime you want a refund, you can request one from the Card Center.

What are the advantages to having a Monarch Plus Account?
The Monarch Plus Account is great for students that live off campus.  It provides the flexibility and convenience of a debit card to use at on-campus dining facilities.  You don't need to carry cast or visit an ATM every time you need lunch or snack money.  Simply open a Monarch Plus Account with as little as $20.00 at the University Card Center (www.odu.edu/cardcenter).  You or your parents can add money as you need it anytime.

Why should I sign up for a meal plan?
There are a lot of advantages to signing up for a meal plan.  First and foremost, you have the security of guarenteed all-you-care-to eat meals or the flexibility of a la carte purchasing.

What are Flex Points and how can they be used?
Meal Plan Flex Points allow you to supplement your meal plan by providing you non-taxable, discretionary spending money for use at all dining locations at any time. Flex Points are for use at Monarch Dining locations and student catering. If you run low on Flex Points during the semester, we encourage you to visit the card center and purchase Monarch Plus.

I have special dietary needs. What do I do?
We have registered dieticians who consult with Monarch Dining if you should need a customized diet. We are conscious of our vegetarians' needs and offer options at all locations. Nutritional information is posted for most items at our dining locations and on this website under the nutrition tab. If you need assistance or someone to speak with, please contact the Director of Dining Services, Janet McLaughlin, to schedule an appointment to meet with you.