Residence Hall Room & Board Fees for 2008 - 2009 Residence hall room and board rates for 2008-2009 are listed below. All rates quoted include room and board fees for the full academic year (vacation periods excluded). Freshmen are eligible for assignment to all residence halls except Quaker Square, Exchange and Townhouses.
GARSON RESIDENCE HALL
$3,816.00
BULGER, GALLUCCI, GRANT, ORR,
RITCHIE, SISLER-McFAWN, SPANTON
$5,203.00
TOWNHOUSES, QUAKER SQUARE
$5,464.00
HONORS COMPLEX
(double unit)
$5,823.00
EXCHANGE STREET APARTMENTS &
HONORS COMPLES (single unit)
$7,212.00
EXCHANGE STREET APARTMENTS
$7,535.00
BOARD PLANS
Required for all residence hall students except Exchange Street Apartments and Townhouse residents. These rates reflect a full academic year.
Any changes to a meal plan must be made within the first four weeks of each semester. Changes after the first four weeks can be upgrades only. Please call the Zip Card Office at 330-972-5637 with any changes.
Dining Service Meal Plans
All residence hall students are required to participate in the University Meal Plan options, except residents of Townhouses or Exchange Street Apartments. The University ID Card, "The Zip Card", is activated as a debit card. The card may be used for Food Services at the Student Union, Robertson Cafe, Zee's, Subway, Sizzling Zone, Martin Center, Rob's Express, Gallucci Hall's Break Point, Crystal Room and the Bierce Coffee Shop.
The card may also be used for purchases at the Bookstore, PACS Express, Print Labs, Student Union Theater, gain fee admission to athletic events, Computer Solutions, library charges and Health Service charges.
Traditional Dining Plan Plus - This plan is used exclusively at Rob's Cafe and Trackside Grille. Rob's Cafe offers all-you-can-eat buffet style service Monday thru Friday serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Brunch and dinner are served on Saturday and Sunday. Trackside Grille offers soup & salad or other meal equivalent options off the regular menu. A total of 19 meals per week are served. You may choose from the following plans:
- 19 Meal Traditional Plus Plan entitles you to all meals served + $100 Dining Dollars;
- 15 Meal Traditional Plus Plan entitles you to select any 15 of the 19 meals served plus $100 Dining Dollars;
- 10 Meal Traditional Plan entitles you to select any 10 of the 19 meals served. No additional funds.
The Traditional Dining Plan resets your Zip Card each week to the plan that you have chosen. There are no credits or roll over for meals missed during the week. Dining Plans are valid for one semester only.
Unlimited Plus Meal Plan - With this meal plan, you may enter Rob's Cafe as many times as you want during the hours of operation with the unlimited access pass. This plan offers the flexibility and an exceptional value for students that have hectic schedules, need a snack between classes or want to maintain a healthy lifestyle by eating the recommended several small meals per day. We will also add $100 Dining Dollars to be used to purchase food items at the many operations located both on and off campus that accept the Zip Card.
Declining Gold Plan - Declining Gold Plan will give you $1400 on your Dining Dollar fund. This plan will also give you 25% discount from the door rate at Rob's Cafe and Trackside Grille Buffet. A maximum of $400 can be rolled over from Fall to Spring semester.
Commuter Plans - Perfect for commuter students and students living in University housing with a kitchen. Choose three or five meals a week at Rob's Cafe (breakfast, lunch, dinner or brunch).
Block of 50 Meals - Commuter students and anyone in University housing with a kitchen can use this for 50 meals at Rob's Cafe each semester.
Townhouse/Apartment 300 - Get $300 Dining Dollars on your Zip Card to use at any dining location that accepts Zip Cards. Available to commuter students and students in University housing with a kitchen.
Rob's Cafe - The newly renovated cafe features great specialty stations (deli bar, Mexican, pasta bar, vegetarian, pizza, soup of the day, omelets and more) and theme nights (holiday dinners, wings night, breakfast for dinner, and appetizer night). If you think you'll miss meals because of class or work, be sure to sign up for bagged lunches.For more information on meal plans, please visit The University of Akron Dining Plans.How to Contact Us For more information, contact Residence Life & Housing at 330-972-7800, visit Ritchie Hall, fax us at 330-972-5662 or email reslife@uakron.edu. |
