Baseline Plus Overview

Baseline Plus Funds

Baseline Plus is an additional debit account that is used for other campus purchases. Most students find they will need some amount of Baseline Plus funds. All residence hall students are given the option to deposit funds as Baseline Plus Funds at the start of the semester. Each plan holder chooses an amount to deposit based on anticipated needs. Students may deposit more funds to Baseline Plus throughout the semester, if necessary. A Stout OneCard is used to access all account funds thereby eliminating the need to carry cash

Where can Baseline Plus funds be used?

Baseline Plus funds may be used at several on campus service locations.

  • Residence Hall Laundry Facilities
  • Vending Machines (Soda, Snacks)
  • Copy Machines
  • Computer Lab Printers
  • Service Center (Tickets, Printing, Lamination, Binding, Buttons, Balloons, etc.)
  • University Bookstore (Supplies, Clothing, Gifts)
  • The Niche (Gifts, Snacks)
  • Student Health Services (Medication, Prescriptions, Lab testing)
  • Health & Fitness Center (Membership, Aerobics Passes)
  • Stout Adventures (Climbing Wall membership)
  • Intramurals (Participation fees)
  • University Housing Mailroom (Stamps, Mailing supplies)
  • Instructional Resources
  • Robert S. Swanson Library Learning Center
  • University Dining Services

Baseline Plus is a backup account for Baseline (Dining)

 Baseline Plus funds can be used as an alternate means of payment in dining locations once Baseline funds (dining only) have been depleted.

At all dining locations, the computer checks Baseline funds for a sufficient balance to complete the transaction. When there is not enough funds, the computer then checks Baseline Plus. If a sufficient balance is found here, the transaction is completed with the amount deducted from Baseline Plus funds (at Baseline prices)

The student does NOT need to do anything different, the computer automatically checks.

How much Baseline Plus funds will I need?

 With many locations on campus accepting Baseline Plus funds, most students find they will need some amount of Baseline Plus funds. Below is a list of average expenditures in the fall semester of 2012-2013 to assist you in selecting an initial deposit amount.

Use
Expense Per Semester
Laundry $25.27
Vending (Soda & Snack) $35.39
Bookstore (Books & Supplies) $27.69
Copies/Printing $0.69
Miscellaneous $6.61
Total $95.65

What if you run low on Baseline Plus funds?

 Additional funds may be deposited throughout the semester.

How do I check my Baseline Plus balance?

  • Balances can be checked online
  • Readers display balance after Baseline Plus transactions.
  • Value Transfer Stations (VTS) display balances upon request. Locations in Price Commons, Robert S. Swanson Library Learning Center, North Point Dining Center.
  • Call ext. 3686
  • Visit the Campus Card Office, Room 110, Merle Price Commons.

Questions on Baseline (Dining Plan)?

Click here to read about Baseline.