All Otterbein resident students, except those living in university Theme Houses or the Commons Apartments, are required to have a meal plan.

Students with our 210, 150, or 120 block meal plans can use a meal swipe for a guest meal in the Cardinal’s Nest. Cardinal Dollars, Munch Money, cash, or credit can also be used to purchase guest meals.

For one meal at the Cardinal’s Nest, you may come back as often as you want in one sitting. To help curb food waste, please do not take more than you can eat.

The Point offers meal exchange whenever they are open. With meal exchange, guests can get a basic bundled meal option for a meal plan swipe. They are also available during Late Night hours in the Nest. Students can use meal exchange for nearly all of the menu items.

Yes! We understand the diverse needs of the Otterbein campus community and offer a variety of diet-conscious alternatives such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free, and more at every location. We encourage you to talk to our team if you have any questions!

You bet! We have QR codes at all of our retail locations where you can share any feedback or suggestions.

Reusable takeout containers are available in Cardinal’s Nest. Ask the cashier for one when entering and fill with your favorite items. When you’re done, bring the container back for a clean one or drop it off at the register! Perfect for students on the go!

Cardinal Dollars are included with most of the meal plans and can be used at any campus dining location, whether you’re needing a Starbucks® coffee from OtterBean or a freshly made sandwich from The Point Cafe.

Unused Cardinal Dollars carry over from fall to spring term, but expire at the end of the academic year. When you run out of Cardinal Dollars, Munch Money can be added.

Munch Money is like Cardinal Dollars but can be purchased and added to an account at any time. Munch Money can also be used at any dining location on campus, including the Cafe at the Point. Munch Money does not expire at the semester end. After graduation or the student's last term in attendance, any unused Munch Money will be refunded.

Add Munch Money! Call Student Accounts Ofice at 614-823-1151

or

Add Munch Money! CLICK HERE!

Please encourage your student to reach out to dining themselves. With direct feedback from the student involved, we are able to ask specific questions about location, timing, description, etc. that will help us effectively look into the issue or resolve it. Feel free to reach out through our contact page.

We have a designated manager on campus who will meet with students about their specific dietary needs. They are happy to provide an on-site review in dining locations about our options and protocols. Please have your student reach out through our contact page and connect.

We have 10 different locations on campus with different types of options. We have 5 week cycle menus in Boulder, Iggy's and Boulder 2.0 so menus have different options for five weeks until it repeats. Our menus are posted online to view different meal periods and days in advance. 

Your student has to give you access to their account. If not, they can check their balance on ____. We don't have access to meal plan data. If you need to load more meal points, block swipes for your student you can find more info on our Meal plan page.