Meal Plans
Whether you plan to eat the majority of your meals in Canyon Commons or the Bridge Cafe, or only eat in those locations sporadically, we have plenty of meal-plan options to choose from. Check out the possibilities below.
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Meal Plan Policies
Meal Plan Information
- Residential students must select a meal plan based on completed credits. Commuter students may select any meal plan.
- Students must select or change their meal plan through the "Meal Plan" form on the Housing & Community Life Portal.
- Students who do not select a meal plan by July 1st for the following academic year will be assigned a meal plan.
- No meal plan changes can be made after 5pm on the first Friday each semester.
- Students who do not confirm their meal plan will be charged even if the plan is not used.
- Students must have their Student ID Card when entering the dining hall. Those without ID may be denied entry.
- Additional details and all meal plan policies can be found in the Student Handbook.
Meal Plan Descriptions
- Flex Points:
- Are a declining balance on a student’s ID card that may be used at our dining facilities on the Newberg campus (Canyon Commons dining hall, the Bridge Cafe, and the Maker's Market).
- Roll over from fall to spring, but are forfeited at the end of the spring semester.
- Block Meals:
- Are a single meal, or “swipe,” that can be used at any point during the semester for either a student or a guest to enter Canyon Commons.
- Do not roll over from fall to spring, and are forfeited at the end of each semester.
- Bruin Deluxe Meal Plans:
- Have five guest meal passes a semester that may be used when a friend or family member accompanies a student to Canyon Commons. All other meals may only be used by the student enrolled in the meal plan once per meal session. Note: Passes are not available during Family Weekend.
- Weekly meal allotment begins with breakfast on Monday and ends with dinner on Sunday.
- Bruin Select Meal Plans:
- May use any meal for a guest, but the meal will deducted from the student's total meals.
- Can be renewed multiple times each semester by emailing University Housing at housing@georgefox.edu.
Meal Plan Options
2024-25 Meal Plan Options
| Meal Plan | Eligible Students | Meal Count | Flex Points per semester | Cost per Semester | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruin Deluxe Plans | Weekly A | All students | 19 meals per week | $50 | $3,055 |
| Weekly B | All students | 14 meals per week | $150 | $3,055 | |
| Weekly C | All students | 10 meals per week | $225 | $3,055 | |
| Bruin Select Plans | Block A | Students with 60 credits or more | 112 Block meals (average 7 meals per week) | $200 | $2,000 |
| Block B | Students with 60 credits or more | 80 Block meals (average 5 meals per week) | $275 | $2,000 | |
| Bruin Savings Plan | Block C | Students with 60 credits or more | 30 Block meals (average 2 meals per week) | $500 | $875 |
Additional Meal Plan Options for Commuters and Graduates
| Meal Plan | Eligible Students | Meal Count | Flex Points | Cost per Semester | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruin Limited Plans | Flex A | Commuters and graduates | 12 Block meals | $200 | $350 |
| No Meal Plan | Commuters and graduates | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Commuting students and graduate students may also select any meal plan from the above table.
Guests and Visitor Meal Information
Individual Meal Prices for 2023-24 academic year
| Weekdays | Weekends | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | $8.35 | Brunch | $9.70 |
| Lunch | $9.70 | ||
| Dinner | $12.00 | Dinner | $12.00 |
Bon Appetit accepts both credit and debit payments upon entry at the South entrance to Canyon Commons.
Meal Plan Exemptions
Meal Plan Accommodations
- Students wanting to lower their meal plan due to any medical need or dietary restriction can submit a Meal Plan Accommodation with Disability & Accessibility Services.
- Students must include documentation of the medical need or dietary restriction in order to receive an exemption.
- There is no deadline for accommodation requests.
Meal Plan Petitions
- Students wanting to lower their meal plan due to significant financial hardship can fill out a Meal Plan Petition with University Housing.
- Students must include information regarding the financial need and why a lower meal plan is needed. To petition, a student must have filed their FAFSA for the cooresponding aid year.
- Students can lower, but not cancel or remove their meal plan through this process. Students can petition for either a Bruin Select Plan or a Bruin Savings Plan.
- All Meal Plan Petitions must be submitted by August 1st for both the fall and spring semester of the following academic year. Meal Plan Petitions are not available after this date.
Questions?
Need to know the balance on your card? A staff member at the Bridge Cafe or Canyon Commons can have a card reader give you the balance on your account.
For questions specific to our food service provider, Bon Appétit, please contact them directly:
503-554-2500
Bon Appétit Website
Bon Appétit Office: Canyon Commons
Please contact University Housing if you have any questions regarding the meal-plan policies:
503-554-2310
housing@georgefox.edu
Student Life Office: Hadlock Student Center