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Dining Plans

The University Dining Service has three types of dining plans each designed to meet specific needs.

Baseline for On-Campus Student; Flexline and Block Plan for Off-Campus Students and Faculty/Staff.

On Campus Students

Baseline 2012-13 Brochure

Baseline Plus Insert 2012-13

Off Campus Students and Faculty/Staff

Block Plan/ Flexline 2011-12 Brochure

Block Plan Poster

On this page you can find information on Adding Account Funds, Stout OneCard & Dining Plan Use, and Information on Lost or Stolen Cards.

If you need further assistance please visit or contact the Campus Card Office

Important Facts About Your Baseline Dining Plan

Hall Residents Click Here for Important Facts About Your Baseline Plan

On Campus Students

The Baseline Plan is designed for students living in the residence halls.  The plan provides for service of contracted cafeteria meals at 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.

• Price Commons - South Campus primary dining location for these residence halls:  South, North, Hansen, Keith, Milnes, Chinnock, Curran, Kranszusch, Tustison, Oetting, McCalmont, Antrim, and Froggatt.
• North Point Dining and Fitness Center - North Campus primary dining location for these residence halls:  Hovlid, Jeter, Tainter, Callahan, Fleming, Wigen, and Red Cedar Hall.

The University requires that all residence hall students participate in a Baseline Board 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.

(Click here to view the Baseline 2012-13 Brochure)

Click here to find out more about Baseline Plus Funds for non-food use.
Or review the Baseline Plus Inserts: 2012-13

Baseline Board Plan Cost

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 traditonal meals.(See Chart A)

Dining Funds– These are the initial funds deposited in your Baseline Plan account and are accessed with your Stout One Card.The funds are used to make purchases of food at any UDS operation on campus.Board 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. (See Chart A)

2012-2013 Baseline Meal Costs

Breakfast    $1.40
Lunch         $2.30
Dinner        $2.50

Chart A (2012-2013)

* Rates in chart are subject to approval by Board of Regents

What Baseline 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 ala carte (items priced individually) locations.

Based on a recent typical semester of activity, on average, a student spends $186 for cafeteria meals at the reduced price and $124 for dining at ala cart locations. This is a total of $310 per semester. This is an amount between Plan 2 and Plan 3. Students who consider themselves average may want to start with plan 2 or 3. Where you dine is the most important factor besides frequency of dining when you select  a plan. Dining at cafeteria meals, in Commons and at 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 cafeteria meal. Then extend this for the 15 weeks of the semester and add up the total. Next add on the estimated ala cart purchases you anticipate.

For 2012-2013:

* Choose plan with fund level closest to this.

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.

On-line Deposits

On-line deposits can be made by the student or other individuals, such as parents, using a major debit/credit card (MasterCard, Visa, American Express & Discover). The website for this option is: www.uwstout.edu/services/campuscard.  Select "log onto MyAccount". Students will login using their username and password. Parents will go to "eCard Guest Deposits" and select "Deposit Funds". They will need their students' 7-digit ID number.

Automated and Full Service Stations

Cash deposits can be a minimum of $1.00 at automated deposit machines. Cash, check, and debit/credit cards can be used at the CampusCard office to make deposits with a $10.00 minimum.

Student Fee Account Charge

Deposits may also be charged to the Student University Fee Account (subject to credit approval) with a minimum charge of $25.00.

Baseline Plus Funds

All residence hall students are given the option to deposit funds as Baseline Plus Funds at the start of, and throughout, the semester.

"Plus" funds allow students to make purchases at many additional on-campus locations outside of dining.  A number of non-food purchases are made by students for items such as books/supplies, laundry facilities, computer lab work, copies, recreation, etc.

Plus fund are also usable in dining locations after "dining only" funds are expended.  Baseline Plan holders always receive Baseline pricing in cafeterias even when paying with Baseline Plus funds during each semester of participation.

Click here for more information
Baseline Plus Inserts 2012-13

How are purchases made?

For each meal or ala carte purchase you present your Stout OneCard where the appropriate amount will be electronically subtracted from your account.  Your Baseline account balance will be displayed each time a purchase is made.

Because the only access to your account is via your Stout OneCard 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 OneCard with you at the cash register (regardless of the reason) alternative payment (cash payment or treating by another account holder) at cash prices will be required.

• Stout OneCards 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 guests' charge will be based on their Baseline Plan participation or non-participation.  The guest must possess and present a valid Stout OneCard 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 Account Funds.

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.  This service is free to Baseline Plan participants.

Flexline Accounts

Accessed Funds for Off-Campus Students/Faculty/Staff Flexline Accounts are predeposited funds designed for off-campus students who desire greater flexibility and convenience in purchasing food, services or school supplies on campus. You simply make an initial deposit of $10 or more. There is no membership fee or service charge to open an account. Then all year long, you may access the funds for purchases at participating locations in the Memorial Student Center, Dining Facilities, University Library, Student Health Center, weight room, computer laboratories, and selected copy and vending areas. Purchases with Flexline Account funds allow for discounted pricing at selected locations as well as added convenience.

Method of payment for the deposit of Flexline dollars may be cash, check, applied to the students University Student Fee Account, Mastercard/VISA, American Express and Discover.

Flexline Dining Contracts are available at the Campus Card Office, Room 110, Merle Price Commons; or the Service Center of the Memorial Student Center.

Flexline Account funds carry forward continually. Accounts with no activity over a 12-month period will be closed out.

Click here to read more about Flexline accounts

Adding Account Funds

Baseline or Flexline

Click here to find out more about adding or checking funds.

Stout OneCard & Dining Plan Use

The Stout OneCard is necessary to access all dining account information. It must be presented to the cashier at all locations to use your dining plan. Guests may be treated using the Stout OneCard, but the card must be presented by the owner. The card is non-transferable to protect the account holder. The reduced Baseline pricing in dining areas is available only on purchases for a Baseline plan member.

If the Stout OneCard is lost, you should act immediately to protect your account. Click here for more information.   

Block Plans

For Off Campus Students or Faculty/Staff

Designed to provide economically priced cafeteria meals to the frequent off campus student or staff member who dines regularly on campus. The Student Center and HC2 also offer daily block plan meal specials.

Click here for more information.