Overview
This lecture covers the details of UC Merced's Non-Residential (Bobcat) Meal Plans, including options, costs, benefits, and instructions for purchase.
Bobcat Meal Plans Overview
- Designed for staff, faculty, and off-campus students seeking convenient, discounted campus dining.
- Meal plans provide entry to both Pavilion and Yablokoff-Wallace Dining Centers.
- Both dining centers offer all-you-care-to-eat experiences.
- Meal plans offer significant savings compared to individual meal purchases.
Available Meal Plans & Costs
- Bobcat 25: $250 for 25 meal entries.
- Bobcat 100: $900 for 100 meal entries.
- Each entry can be used for the plan holder or a guest.
- Without a meal plan, breakfast is $11.95, lunch is $12.88, and dinner is $13.95 per entry.
Meal Plan Details & Usage
- Meal plans are loaded directly onto the user's CatCard.
- Meal plans can be used at either dining center.
- Each swipe allows one guest to dine with the plan holder.
- Meal plans are non-refundable and expire one year from purchase or when all swipes are used.
- Bobcat meal plans do not include Cat Dollars, but Cat Dollars can be added separately.
How to Purchase a Meal Plan
- Go to http://mybill.ucmerced.edu/
- Log in using your UCMNETID.
- Navigate to "Overview" and select "Add money" under Campus Card.
- Choose your meal plan program and the specific plan.
- Enter payment information to complete the purchase.
Key Terms & Definitions
- Bobcat Meal Plan — Pre-paid meal plan for non-residential users, offering discounted meal entries.
- CatCard — UC Merced student/faculty ID card used for campus transactions including meal plan access.
- Cat Dollars — Pre-paid funds loaded onto a CatCard, separate from meal plan swipes.
Action Items / Next Steps
- Visit http://mybill.ucmerced.edu/ to purchase a meal plan if interested.
- Add Cat Dollars to your CatCard if desired via https://catcard.ucmerced.edu/plans.
- Email [email protected] with questions.