Dining Services Mission - Foundation Dining Services

What are the meal plan options?

Residents living on campus may choose from the following meal plans:

The 140 Plan (140 Meals + $660 Dining Dollars Per Semester)
The 180 Plan (180 Meals + $560 Dining Dollars Per Semester)
The 220 Plan (220 Meals + $460 Dining Dollars Per Semester)
The Unlimited Plan (Unlimited Centerpointe Meals Per Semester)

Upgraded Meal Plan

The Unlimited Plan Plus (Unlimited Centerpointe Meals + $250 Dining Dollars Per Semester)

For residents living at the Suites, the following plan is also available:

Suites Flex Plan (70 Meals + $750 Dining Dollars Per Semester)

What plan best fits my lifestyle?

The 140 Plan is designed for student who may choose to dine at Centerpointe 1-2 times per day and is frequently not on campus during weekends. Each semester, it includes 140 all-you-care-to-eat meals exclusively at Centerpointe Dining Commons and $660 in Dining Dollars to use at any one of our dining locations. This plan allows for students to exchange a swipe for a wholesome meal at select foodservice operations.
The 180 Plan is designed for the student who may choose to dine at Centerpointe 2-3 times per day and is mostly on campus during weekends. Each semester, it includes 180 all-you-care-to-eat meals exclusively at Centerpointe Dining Commons and $560 in Dining Dollars to use at any one of our dining locations. This plan allows for students to exchange a swipe for a wholesome meal at select foodservice operations.
The 220 Plan is designed for the student who may choose to dine at Centerpointe 3 times per day and is mostly on campus during weekends. Each semester, it includes 220 all-you-care-to-eat meals exclusively at Centerpointe Dining Commons and $460 in Dining Dollars to use at any one of our dining locations. This plan allows for students to exchange a swipe for a wholesome meal at select foodservice operations.
The Unlimited Plan is designed for students who prefer to come and go as they wish at Centerpointe Dining Commons. Ideal for athletes and those who prefer smaller, frequent, healthy meals and snacking opportunities. Each semester, it includes unlimited entries into Centerpointe Dining Commons. This plan does not allow for meal exchanges; therefore, this plan is not recommended for students living in Traditional Halls.
The Unlimited Plan Plus is designed for students who prefer to come and go as they wish at Centerpointe Dining Commons. Ideal for athletes and those who prefer smaller, frequent, healthy meals and snacking opportunities. Each semester, it includes unlimited entries into Centerpointe Dining Commons along with a discounted $250 Dining Dollars to use in any one of our dining locations. This plan does not allow for meal exchanges; therefore, this plan is not recommended for students living in Traditional Halls.

PLAN	Centerpointe Swipes	Dining Dollars	Exchanges @ Pony Express CBA	Exchanges @ Fitbites and Element
140	✔	✔	✔	✔
180	✔	✔	✔	✔
220	✔	✔	✔	✔
Unlimited	✔	✖	✖	✖
Unlimited Plus	✔	✔	✖	✖

How do I access my meal plan?

Your Meal Plan membership will be loaded onto your Bronco ID card. You can tap or swipe your Bronco ID at any of our dining locations. Forget your card? Use your virtual ID on your mobile device by logging in here: http://Broncoonecard.com/ss, just scan and go! You can even wave your hand to enter Centerpointe Dining Commons by enrolling in the Morphowave system at the front desk!

What is the difference between Dining Dollars and Bronco Bucks?

Dining Dollars are similar to a prepaid debit card and can be used at any food venue on campus. One Dining Dollar is equivalent to one US dollar. Dining Dollars are included with the mandatory Residential Suites Flex Plan, Unlimited Plan Plus, and 220, 180, 140 block plans for the residence halls. These plans come bundled with your housing contract. Dining Dollars are for food purchases only and are not accepted for books, supplies, clothing, movie tickets, printing on campus, or any other non-food items.

Additionally, select vending machines on campus accept Dining Dollars. Dining Dollars carry over from the fall to spring semester if your University Housing Services account is in good standing. Unused Dining Dollars expire at the end of the spring semester and are non-refundable.

Using Bronco Bucks is a fast, convenient, and cashless way to make purchases on campus. Bronco Bucks work like a regular bank debit account, and any student, staff, or faculty member (or parent/guardian) can add Bronco Bucks to their Bronco Access Card (Cal Poly Pomona ID card) without having a meal plan or in addition to a meal plan. You simply deposit money into your account and these funds may be spent using your Bronco Access Card at any food venue, convenience store, select vending machines, the Bronco Bookstore, computer labs, ASI Box Office and for printing and copying at the library and help desk. Bronco Bucks never expire if you are an active student, faculty or staff member, or emeritus. Dining Dollars cannot be converted into Bronco Bucks.

Keep in mind, if you have both Dining Dollars and Bronco Bucks, be sure to let the cashier know which account you would like to use to make your purchase.

When will my Meal Plan refresh with Meal Swipes and Dining Dollars?

The block Meal Plans replenish at the beginning of each semester. Note that the unused meals do not roll over from semester to semester.

Dining Dollars, however, are replenished at the beginning of each semester and roll over from the fall to the spring semester. Unused points at the end of the spring semester are forfeited.

How do I use Swipes?

Meal swipes are used primarily for meals at Centerpointe Dining Commons, but our innovative Meal Exchange program adds a great deal of flexibility and value to certain meal plans. Meal swipes are non-transferrable, meaning only the meal plan member is eligible to use a meal swipe.

What's new with Meal Exchanges this year?

You can now exchange Meal Plan Swipes at Pony Express CBA, FitBites, and Element Coffee & Tea. (*Excludes unlimited meal plans.)
What is included in the Meal Exchanges Program?

Meal Swipe Exchanges are interchangeable meal swipes. (2) Meal Swipes can be exchanged during each meal period for a value of $8 exclusively at Pony Express CBA. Meal Swipe Exchanges can only be used on purchases of food items.
Meal Combo Exchanges include (1) entree and (1) fountain drink for the price of (1) swipe, exclusively at Element and Fitbites.

How many times can I exchange per day?
Twice per meal period, up to (6) on weekdays and up to (4) on weekends per day:

Monday to Friday: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Saturday and Sunday: Brunch and DinnerÂ

What are the time frames for each meal period?
Weekdays:

Breakfast 6:00 am to 10:59 am
Lunch: 11:00 am to 4:59 pm
Dinner: 5:00 pm to 11:59 pm

Weekends:

Brunch: 10:00 am to 4:59 pm
Dinner: 5:00 pm to 11:59 pm

Are the All-Access and Unlimited Plans eligible for the Meal Exchange Program?

No, these plans are limited for use exclusively at Centerpointe Dining Commons.

What dining options do I have if my meal plan is not eligible for the Meal Exchange during hours in which Centerpointe is closed?

Plan ahead! All residents are provided with a reusable to-go container for takeout at Centerpointe to eat later, or use your Dining Dollars at any one of our 25 locations.

Can I swipe for my guest?

Residential meal swipes are non-transferable, meaning only the meal plan holder may use their swipes. However, you may use Dining Dollars to purchase food for whoever you wish!