FAQs and comparisons

Meal Plan Comparisons

Question
Resident Dining Plan
Commuter Meal Plan
Marauder Gold
Is there a base cost and what is a base cost?

Yes

$400 per semester (2020-2021 rate) Base Cost is the meal component paid up front for the entire semester. It covers non-food costs to operate our Dining Operations. See our Dining Webpage for more information

**BASE COST - Non-food expenses such as labor, supplies, maintenance, utilities, etc.

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Why did the University institute a Base Cost this year? Colleges and University meal plans have always had a "Base Cost", whether the structure was based on a set number of meals per week, or per semester. Each of these plans included meals that were priced at a level that allowed for some percentage of recovery of both cost and food costs. The application of the upfront "Base Cost" is intended to provide transparency to the fact that every dollar paid for the Marauder Dining Plan consists of a variety of expenses, not just food. N/A N/A
What are the meal plan costs?

EPPIIC: $2,100/semester
Captain:$1,950/semester

Islander:$1,000/semester
Voyager:$600/semester

 Based on amount deposited
What are the spendable Marauder Dining dollars?

EPPIIC:$1,700
Captain:$1,550

Islander:$1,000
Voyager:$600

 100% of amount deposited

How many meals will the plan buy at the all-you-care-to-eat (AYCE) Upper Deck?

*Approximation is based on the average cost of lunch and dinner in the AYCE Upper Deck
 EPPIIC: 15 meals/week*
Captain:13 meals/week*		 Islander:12 meals/week*
Voyager: 7 meals/week*		 $600 deposit:
7 meals/week*

How many meals will the plan buy in the retail operations?

*Approximation is based on the average check in the retail operations.
 EPPIIC: 14 meals/week*
Captain:12 meals/week*		 Islander:11 meals/week*
Voyager: 6 meals/week*		 $600 deposit:
6 meals/week*
Where can the meal plan be used? On-campus dining locations On-campus dining locations On-campus dining locations & Off-campus participating businesses
Is there a discount on purchases?

40% discount off the non-MU ID rate at the on-campus (all-you-care-to-eat) Upper Deck

10% discount on selections at our retail dining locations, except for Starbucks

10% discount off the non-MU ID rate at the on-campus (all-you-care-to-eat) Upper Deck

10% discount on selections at our retail dining locations, except for Starbucks

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Can additional Marauder Dollars be added to the meal plan throughout the semester if needed? Yes,through the GET APP Yes,through the GET APP You may deposit to an existing Marauder Gold account online via myVILLE or the GET APP
Do leftover funds carry over? Leftover funds will only carry over at the end of the fall semester if a new meal plan is purchased for the spring semester. Leftover funds at the end of the spring semester are forfeited. Leftever funds will only carry over at the end of the fall semester if a new meal plan is purchased for the spring semester. Leftover funds at the end of the spring semester are forfeited.

Yes:

Account balances in the Marauder Gold plan will carry over to subsequent semesters.
Can the meal plan be charged to the OFFICE OF STUDENT ACCOUNTS or MAX or my VILLLE account?

Yes:

Funds are not activated for use until the student is in registered status.

Yes:

Funds are not activated for use until the student is in registered status.

Yes:

Funds are not activated for use until the student is in registered status
When can the meal plan be purchased? For Fall: Mid July
For Spring:Mid November		 For Fall: Mid July
For Spring:Mid November		 Year Round
Who is eligible or required to purchase the plan? Students who are living on campus with a Housing and Dining Services contract, as well as enrolled off-campus students living in Student Lodging Apartments, Millersville Borough and all Commuters Enrolled off-campus students, including Student Lodging Residents, Millersville Borough Residents and all Commuters. Millersville University students, faculty and staff who possess a valid MU ID are eligible to participate in the Marauder Gold program
How do I purchase the plan? MAX ACCOUNT MAX ACCOUNT MAX ACCOUNT
Can the meal plan be cancelled or refunded? See Dining webpage for more information. Yes, Follow Proration Table on Dining Website Refunds are given only in the case of graduation or formal withdrawal from the University.