Suggested Deposit Amounts

1 Meal a Month Plan - For the student who likes to go out for only the most special of occasions, (Birthdays, finals, hot dates, beating Amherst,etc.) Even they have a plan on Purple Card that works for them.

Average spending per month: $10. Suggested Deposit: $100/yr

1 Meal a Week Plan - For the occaisonal off campus diner. This student alternates eating a lunch off campus one week, a dinner another week, or maybe stops at Ephporium once in a while coming and going from the gym.

Average spending of $10 a week. Suggested Deposit: $300/yr

3 Meals a Week Plan - For the student that on average eats 1 lunch, 1 dinner, and makes a stop or two at Ephporium or Wild Oats Market every week. This is a great option for the upperclassman that likes to have an occaisonal l break from dining hall food. Also great for someone on the 10 or 14 meal plan that wants to cook for themselves and eat out a few times a week.

Average Spending of $30 a week. Suggested Deposit: $900/year

5 Meal a Week Plan - For the student on the 5 or 10 meal plan that enjoys a variety of dining options, whether its the more exotic and upscale options of Spice Root or Hobson's Choice, the great tasting comfort food of Colonials, or the convience and homemade feel of Pappa C's and Ephporium. This independent student is definitely preparing a good amount of their own meals, especially with groceries from Wild Oats but will also want to eat-out, stress free, at some local places. Also great for a student thats always stopping into Ephporium or Wild Oats for drinks, snacks, cooking ingredients, and toilettries.

Average Spending of $50 a week. Suggested Deposit: $1400/yr

Off Campus Extraordinaire Plan - Off Campus Extraordinaire Plan - For the Student who eats most of their meals off campus. Only for the true hardcore connoisseur of Williamstown eateries this student can plan to eat out 10 meals/week. Great for students who live off campus or in co-ops, who prefer to cook their own food, and are frequent patrons of the local markets, Ephporium and Wild Oats.

Average spending of $100 a week. Suggested deposit $3000/yr