Meal Plans run on a weekly basis starting on Sunday morning and ending Saturday evening. Meal Plans are use or lose on a weekly basis and do not roll over. Block Plans run on a semester basis. Meal Plans and Block Plans may be used in the Nautilus Market only.
Change in the student's schedule the first day of classes? Don't sweat it....they have the option of changing their Standing Reservation Meal Plan during the first two weeks of school. Ask your student to visit the UWF Dining Services Office in the Commons for a change request form.
Meal Periods: The Nautilus Market is set up to serve meals based on meal periods. There are three meal periods per day Monday through Friday and two meal periods per day Saturday and Sunday. The Nautilus Market closes for a 30 minute period between each meal period for resetting of the food stations in preparation for the next meal period.
You may use one meal off of your meal or block plan during each meal period. If you want to come back to the Nautilus Market more than once in a given meal period, you may use your Argo Bucks, funds in your Nautilus Card declining balance account, cash, or credit card to pay for the second visit.
Guests & Meal Passes: Meal plans may only be used by the meal plan holder. Everyone may enter the facility by paying the door price. The exception is that meal plan participants with a 10, 15 or 19 meal plan will receive 2 free meal passes each semester that can be used to pay for guest meals.
Argo Bucks
Argo Bucks are accepted like cash in all dining locations. Argo Bucks are flexible dollars that come with each Meal Plan. We recommend that students use Argo Bucks to grab a snack between meals. Argo Bucks expire at the end of each semester along with the Meal Plan. If your student's Argo Bucks run low, you may add additional dollars to their Nautilus Card "Food Account".
Have any additional questions? Please contact the Dining Services Office at (850) 474-3197.
Meal Plan Options
All First-Time-In-College students living in University housing are required to participate in one of the following three plans:
The Argo 19
19 Meals per Week Plus $100 Argo Bucks
This Reservation offers students the greatest value and opportunity to dine with friends as you can enjoy all meals offered on campus each week in the Nautilus Market.
$1,523 per semester
The Argo 15
15 Meals per Week Plus $200 Argo Bucks
This Reservation is designed for students who want to eat an average of two meals a day plus some weekend meals on campus as you can enjoy up to 15 meals offered each week.
$1,418 per semester
The Argo 10
10 Meals per Week Plus $300 Argo Bucks
(This is the default plan. All First-Time-In-College students living in University housing will receive this plan. At the time of payment, the student may change to the 15 Meal Plan or 19 Meal Plan.)
This Reservation is designed for students who want a balanced plan to eat meals in retail venues as well as the Nautilus Market.
$1,286 per semester
Students living in University housing that are not first-time-in-college students or students who may be commuters may choose any of the above plans and also have the choice of selecting from the options below.
The Argo 5 (not recommended for Resident Students)
5 Meals per Week Plus $100 Argo Bucks
This Reservation is perfect for upperclassmen living in university housing.
$541 per semester
The Block 100
100 Meals per Semester Plus $100 Argo Bucks
Designed for those who want more flexibility in their plan and provides about 6 meals per week.
$751 per semester
The Block 50
50 Meals per Semester Plus $100 Argo Bucks
This plan is good for those who will not be eating on campus often, but seek value. The Block 50 plan provides about 3 meals per week.
$436 per semester
NEW FOR 2008!
The Block 25
25 Meals per Semester Plus $50 Argo Bucks
$205 per semester
The Block 15
15 Meals per Semester Plus $200 Argo Bucks
$293 per semester
2008-09 Meal Plans and Dining Locations printable information (PDF)
All First-Time-In-College students living in university housing must participate for two consecutive semesters (summer residence not included).
All students will be allowed to make changes to their meal plans through the first two weeks after the start of classes or after they purchase the plan, whichever is later.
Prices are for one semester only. Unused Argo Bucks expire at the end of each semester.
All First-Time-In-College students living in university housing will have meal plans available for use in time for Housing check-in.
Voluntary meal plans must be paid before the meal plan will be issued unless otherwise approved by Student Accounts.
If meal plans are suspended for non-payment, no credit will be given for meals missed during the suspension.
