Dining-In-Scheme

Each student in Halls of Residence must buy into the termly compulsory Dining-In-Scheme, DIS.  Students in the Village may purchase a termly DIS card if they wish from the Catering Department.

Charges are £750 for each academic year.  This averages approximately £5 per day.  The cost is added to your Accommodation Invoice from the University.  Your DIS card enables you to purchase food, confectionery and beverages from the catering facilities. The Main Dining Hall, Salad Bar, Le Cafe Rendez-vous and the Shop.  Tobacco and alcoholic drinks may not be bought with your DIS card.

For compulsory purchase cards unspent amounts at the end of a students first year can be carried over into the next year.  No refunds are made on DIS cards for placements.

Funds may be transferred from an account to either "top up" an existing account or open a new one.  Written details and the DIS card should be taken to the Catering Department at any time during the first week of term and thereafter between 2pm and 3.30pm on Wednesdays.  You may also add to your account (any amount from £10) by cash or cheque by presenting your payment and DIS card to the Catering Department.

When you purchase food on your DIS card please check your receipt, as mistakes cannot be rectified at a later date. In the event that you lose your DIS card please report it to the Catering Department immediately.  A £5 charge will be made for a replacement card, the account can be cancelled and the money transferred to your new one.

If you have health/allergy problems please see Michelle Brown, Catering Manager, who will advise you.  A written Doctor's note for abstention from the scheme will be required.  For further information about Catering and the DIS card please contact 01752 636700 extension 6565 or 01752 636862.

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