FAQ
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HOW ARE PURCHASES MADE?
For each meal or à la carte purchase, you present your Stout
Blue Card where the appropriate amount will be electronically
subtracted from your account. Your Baseline account balance,
both Dining and Plus funds, will be displayed each time a
purchase is made.
Because the only access to your account is via your Stout Blue
Card, it is mandatory you present your card to the cashier each
time you make a purchase with your account. If you do not have
your Stout Blue Card with you at the cash register (regardless of
the reason) alternative payment (cash payment or being treated
by another account holder) at cash prices will be required.
• Stout Blue Cards are non-transferable for your protection
MAY YOU TREAT GUESTS IN DINING LOCATIONS
USING YOUR BASELINE PLAN?
Yes, you may treat guests using your Baseline account funds. In
the cafeterias the guest’s charge will be based on their
Baseline Plan participation or non-participation. The guest must
possess and present a valid Stout Blue Card in order to verify
plan participation. If the guest is not a plan holder their
charges will be at the special guest price in the cafeteria.
WHAT OTHER CAMPUS DINING LOCATIONS
ACCEPT BASELINE PLAN FUNDS?
The Baseline Plan is designed for maximum flexibility on
campus. In addition to cafeteria meals, all other University
Dining Service operations accept Baseline funds. Look inside
this brochure for an overview of these operations.
DIETARY CONCERNS
UDS employs a Registered Dietitian to assist students with
special dietary needs, nutrition issues, or food allergies. The
dietitian can be reached at 715-232-3599 or can be e-mailed
from the UDS web site: www.uwstout.edu/dining. This service
is free to Baseline Plan participants.
ANY QUESTIONS WE HAVEN’T ANSWERED?
Check our website: WWW.UWSTOUT.EDU/DINING
OR CAMPUS OFFICES:
University Dining Services
Room 160 Price Commons
715-232-2134
Campus Card Office
Room 110 Price Commons
715-232-3686
University Dining Service operates all dining facilities on the
campus with a team of employees which is primarily students. In a
typical year we employ over 450 students and 41 permanent staff.
Student employees bring vitality to our operations and their
performance is key to our success.
EMPLOYMENT WITH UDS HAS MANY BENEFITS:
• Start at $7.60
• Meet other students
• Choose from a variety of positions
• Numerous locations on campus
• Hours:
6 to 25 hours per week
Available 6:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Work around your class schedule
• Return Each semester
• Work Study Accepted, but not necessary
• Field experience possibilities
• Opportunities for advancement and raises
• Meals and beverages provided when minimum work
requirements are met
2016-2017
A DINING PLAN DESIGNED
FOR HALL RESIDENTS
If interested in obtaining an application you may call:
COMMONS & NORTH POINT CAFETERIA
RETAIL OPERATIONS
715-232-1577
715-232-1482
or check out our website for an application:
www.uwstout.edu/dining
UW-Stout does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed,
sex, age or disability when employing students or distributing
financial aid.
This brochure was not produced at taxpayer expense. (revised 1/16)
UNIVERSITY
DINING SERVICE
WISCONSIN’S POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY
www.uwstout.edu
BASELINE BOARD PLAN 2016 - 2017
• PRICE COMMONS – South Campus
Primary dining locations for these residence halls:
South, North, Hansen, Keith, Milnes, Chinnock, Curran,
Kranszusch, Tustison, Oetting, Antrim, Froggatt and
McCalmont.
• NORTH POINT DINING – North Campus
Primary dining locations for these residence halls:
Hovlid, Fleming, Wigen and Red Cedar Hall
The University requires that all residence hall students participate
in a Baseline Plan. Students on both South and North Campus are
free to choose from any of the four buy-in levels listed below in
Chart A. The plan is issued on a per semester basis.
BASELINE BOARD PLAN COST | (SEE CHART A)
Cost for the Baseline Plan is broken into two parts:
BOARD FEE – This is a per semester cost paid by each student
living in the residence halls. It is used to meet non-food operating
costs. These costs include such things as: mortgage/rent, utilities,
labor, supplies, maintenance, insurance, and administrative overhead.
The dining locations are maintained to offer each resident the
opportunity to obtain high-quality, nutritious, traditional meals.
DINING FUNDS – These are the initial funds deposited in your
Baseline Plan account and are accessed with your Stout Blue Card.
The funds are used to make purchases of food at any UDS operation
on campus. Baseline Plan participants pay only food cost for cafeteria
meals at either Commons or North Point cafeteria locations but will
pay full cash price at other dining locations.
CHART A
BOARD
FEE COST
DINING
FUNDS
TOTAL COST
PER SEMESTER
Plan 1
$922
$230
$1152
CHOOSE YOUR PLAN
WHAT BASELINE BOARD PLAN IS BEST FOR YOU?
It is suggested that you select the plan which comes closest to
your needs but does not exceed them. You can deposit
additional funds throughout the semester. Unused Baseline
funds do carry forward for use the next semester.
When choosing a plan, consider how often you will eat in the
cafeteria dining location, and how often you may be eating
outside the cafeteria at our à la carte (items priced individually)
locations.
Based on a recent typical semester of activity, on average, a
student spends $222 for cafeteria meals at the reduced price
and $162* for dining at à la cart locations. This is a total of
$384 per semester. This is very close to Plan 3. Students who
consider themselves average may want to start with Plan 3.
Where you dine is the most important factor besides frequency
of dining when you select a plan. Dining at the cafeterias
(Commons and North Point) the majority of the time is the most
economical use of the plan.
The table below can assist you in estimating the appropriate
level of dining funds. To use, enter the number of times a week
you may eat at each meal time. Then extend this for the 15
weeks of the semester and add up the total. Next add on the
estimated à la carte purchases you anticipate (see averages
above).
CAFETERIA
MEAL
WEEKLY USE
*
The Baseline Plan is designed for students living in the residence
halls. The plan provides for the service of contracted cafeteria
meals at the two University Dining Service (UDS) facilities listed
below. Students on the plan may eat at either campus location
and will receive the special Baseline pricing at both locations.
MEAL COST
BREAKFAST
X $ 1.50 X 15 = $
LUNCH
X $ 2.50 X 15 = $
DINNER
X $ 2.70 X 15 = $
Plan 2
$922
$300
$1222
À la Carte Purchases*
(outside cafeteria meals)
Plan 3
$922
$370
$1292
TOTAL DINING FUND ESTIMATE
Plan 4
$922
$440
$1362
*Cost subject to Board of Regents approval.
SEMESTER
COST
+$
$
*Note: Only 10% of hall residents choose to eat breakfast.
WHAT IF YOU HAVE EXTRA BASELINE DINING
FUNDS?
Unused Baseline dining funds carry forward each semester.
These funds become Baseline Plus funds (see description
below) and are then usable at both dining and non-dining
locations.
WHAT IF YOU RUN LOW ON BASELINE FUNDS?
Additional funds may be deposited throughout the semester:
ONLINE WITH DEBIT/CREDIT CARD
Deposits may be made online by the student or other
individuals, such as parents, using a major debit/credit
card (MasterCard, Visa, American Express or Discover) at
www.uwstout.edu/campuscard/deposit.cfm. Students will
select “Sign In” and then log in using their campus
username and password. Parents or other individuals will
select “Make a Guest Deposit” and then enter the student’s
last name and student’s email address. $10 minimum
deposit.
SELF SERVICE DEPOSIT STATIONS WITH CASH
Deposits may be made on campus with cash at any of our
automated deposit stations. Deposit stations are located in
Memorial Student Center, Merle Price Commons, North Point
Dining Center, and Library Learning Center. $1 minimum
deposit, no coins accepted.
IN PERSON AT CAMPUS CARD OFFICE
Deposits may be made in person at the Campus Card Office
using a variety of payment methods. Paying with cash, check,
and debit/credit cards require a $10 minimum deposit.
Students may also make a deposit by charging to their
University Student Fee account (subject to credit approval)
with a $25 minimum deposit.
BASELINE PLUS FUNDS
All residence hall students are given the option to deposit
Baseline Plus funds at the start of, and throughout, the
semester.
Baseline Plus funds allow the students to make purchases at
many additional on-campus locations outside of dining. Student
may use their Baseline Plus funds to make purchases in
residence hall laundry facilities, vending machines, copy
machines, campus bookstore, Health & Fitness Center, and
more.
CAMPUS DINING LOCATIONS
MINI-MART HOURS
Monday - Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
7:00 a.m. - Midnight
7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m. - Midnight
LATE NIGHT HOURS
Monday - Thursday
Sunday
8:00 p.m. - Midnight
7:30 p.m. - Midnight
North Point Mini Mart is an à la carte operation.
Here we offer between-meal and late night snacks
plus popular grocery items for North Campus
residents.
CAFETERIA PRICES AND OFFERINGS
Here you will find unlimited servings of all items except
entrées (seconds on entrées are available at a reduced
rate). These meals offer the best financial and nutritional
value for your dollar. A student should take advantage of
as many of these meals as possible to maximize the value
of their Baseline Plan. Cafeterias are open to the public.
Monday - Thursday
Friday
Saturday - Sunday
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Closed
The Commons Mini-Mart is a grab-and-go location
offering prepared salads and sandwiches, soup,
beverages, grocery items, baked goods, sundries,
and more.
BASELINE PRICES
Breakfast
$1.50
Lunch
$2.50
Dinner
$2.70
Monday - Thursday
Friday
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Located on the first floor of historic Harvey Hall, this
location offer you grab-and-go service. You will find
sandwiches, soup, bakery and popular “Heritage Deli”
items along with adjacent seating.
CAFETERIA HOURS
BREAKFAST 7:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Mon - Fri
BRUNCH
10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Sat - Sun
LUNCH
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Mon - Fri
DINNER
4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Mon - Thurs
Fri - Sun
Monday - Thursday
7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday
7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Located on the ground floor of Jarvis Hall, this location
offers grab-and-go service. You will find sandwiches,
soup, bakery and popular “Heritage Deli” menu items.
MEMORIAL STUDENT CENTER DINING
BLUE DEVIL
MARKET
Located in the lower level of the Memorial
Student Center, the Blue Devil Market includes
a large grab-and-go area for ready-to-eat foods
both hot and cold, a wide range of beverages,
frozen treats, and individual prepped foods.
There are also the following food stations:
Monday - Friday
Saturday - Sunday
7:00 a.m. - Midnight
10:00 a.m. - Midnight
Located in the upper level of the Memorial
Student Center, the Fireside Cafe offers five
food stations:
Monday - Friday
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
POBLANO’S | MEXICAN FOOD
Offers built-to-order burritos, tacos, nacho salads,
quesadillas, tortilla chips and homemade salsas.
FIRE & STONE PIZZERIA
Offers pizza baked fresh the traditional way in a brick
wood-stone oven. Three standard pizza options daily to meet
popular demand with a rotating specialty pizza.
BUNS & BOWLS
Offers all sandwiches and salads - built-to-order in front
of customers. All subs are made with fresh baked bread
with a specialty sub offered each week. Any sandwich
can be built as a salad.
BLUE DEVIL GRILL
Offers fast-food style sandwiches and sides. Don’t miss
the weekly dollar special at this location.
BREW DEVILS
A walk-up counter in the corridor offers a full Starbucks
line of beverages. This includes coffee, espressos,
lattes, cappuccinos, macchiatos, hot chocolate, and
iced drinks. You can also find fruit smoothies and frozen
ice cream drinks. Select bakery items are offered
throughout the day.
GRIDIRON GRILL | BREAKFAST ALL DAY
Offering breakfast throughout the day with personalized
made to order service of: pancakes, omelets, hash
browns, breakfast sandwiches and more.
INNOVATIONS | PASTA & STIR FRY
Pick your ingredients from the day’s display to have
your dish built “your way” or enjoy the chef’s innovation
of the day.
COMFORT ZONE | COMFORT FOOD
Favorite diverse dishes from the Midwest and beyond.
Enjoy the entree of the day or try the day’s panini.
HERITAGE DELI | SANDWICHES & SALADS
Offering unique sandwiches made on our in-house
specialty breads and gourmet salads. Enjoy a side of
homemade potato chips, a dessert, soup or salad of
the day.