Welcome to Florida Institute of Technology! Business & Retail Operations Fall 2013 Student Orientation • Dining Services • Campus Services • Bookstore • ID Card Services • Student Health Insurance • Mail Room Services
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Welcome to Florida Institute of Technology!
Business & Retail OperationsFall 2013 Student Orientation
• Dining Services• Campus Services• Bookstore• ID Card Services• Student Health Insurance• Mail Room Services
We are committed to providing the Florida Tech community with quality food and
services at an excellent value, in a clean, comfortable and friendly atmosphere.
Dining LocationsPanther Dining Hall
Dining LocationsPanther Dining Hall
Located in the center of campus next to the Aquatic Center. Features “all you care to eat” dining with a variety of Display Cooking stations, Pizza, Homestyle entrees, Pasta & more. Open seven days per week.
Panther GroceryFeaturing a hot & cold deli, grill, rotisserie, snacks, beverages and groceries. Open every day and conveniently
located in the center of campus.
SUB CaféThe Student Union Building Café is an ala carte quick service restaurant with Deli , Grill, Specials, Coffee Bar and
Salad Bar open for Breakfast and Lunch Monday through Friday
Center CourtLocated in the Clemente Recreational Center, serves Freshen’s® Smoothies, wraps, pizza, and specialty
sandwiches. Center Court is open Monday through Friday.
Dining LocationsThe Rathskeller
Located on the ground floor of Evans Hall, the Rathskeller is open seven days per week for lunch and late night activities.
Black Kats Kafé Our late night coffee house and lounge, is located adjacent to the Rathskeller on the ground floor
of Evans Hall.
Library Coffee ShopServing Coffee, Pastries, Sandwiches & Salads in the Northwest lobby of Evans Library
ServicesGroceries 4 U
Groceries 4U is Florida Tech’s virtual grocery store. It provides students with a selection of over 800 items that can be purchased through our online electronic catalog.
Pizza & Sub DeliveryThe Rathskeller Pizza and Sub Delivery is open seven days per week from
6:00 PM until 12:30 AM
VendingDining Services operates the campus snack and beverage vending machines and most
are equipped with card readers to accept FlexCredits and Panther Cash Account
ServicesSick Trays / Bag Lunches
Sick tray and bag lunch service is available from Panther Dining Hall when necessary, contact the manager to make arrangements.
Nutritional InformationNutrition information is available at all Dining Locations for most items that
we provide. Web publication is a feature “coming soon”.
Special DietsMost special and medically necessary diet can be accommodated in our
residential dining room. Please contact our Chef or the Panther Dining Manager to discuss your requirements.
ServicesCatering
Florida Tech Dining has a very robust and affordable catering department that can supply everything from simple beverage and snack service for meetings to white glove VIP service for groups up to 500. Also as part of your meal plan, we have a low-cost pick-up program for student events. Whatever your need, Dining Services can help satisfy your requirements.
For full scale catering with service, call the catering manager in the SUB Café.
To access student pick-up and take-out catering, call the manager in Panther Dining.
Freshman Meal PlansPlan Eligibility Unlimited
MealCreditsFlexCredits Per Semester
Cost Per Semester
A1 All Students Seven Days per Week $150 $2,660
A2 All Students Monday - Friday $350 $2,660
MealCredits are unlimited and allow entry into Panther Dining Hall during all business hours, either 5 or 7 days per week according to your plan.
FlexCredits are credited per semester and unused portions will roll to spring.Unused FlexCredits have NO VALUE at the end of spring semester
Plans are priced per semester but have an annual contract.
MealCreditsMealCredits are a component of all Freshman Meal Plans.
MealCredits allow UNLIMITED “all-you-care-to-eat” access in Panther Dining Hall either five or seven days per week according to your plan.
With UNLIMITED MealCredits you are assured to have food access every day for the entire semester.
FlexCreditsFlexCredits are part of every meal plan we offer, giving students the flexibility and freedom to purchase food and services from all Campus Dining Locations including:
Panther Dining Hall The Rathskeller
SUB Café & Deli Black Kats Kafé
Panther Grocery Center Court
Rathskeller Convenience Store Groceries 4U
Discounted Beverage Vending Pick-Up Catering
Pizza & Sub Delivery Service Snack Vending
Library Coffee Shop
Meal Plan ChangesFall 2013 Semester Meal Plan changes may be made until
Friday, August 23, 2013.
Spring 2014 Semester Meal Plan changes may be made until Friday, December 13, 2013.
Visit Campus Services to submit your request.
All changes require university approval.
What Do I do If I Run Out Of FlexCredits?
Purchase FlexCredits(Added to your Student Account at Campus Services)
Deposit to Panther Cash AccountGo to fit.edu – “Quick Links” drop down list –
select “Panther Card Online Deposits”
Use Cash or Credit Card
Campus Services
Housing Services, Meal Plans, ID Card, Residence Life
Campus ServicesServices we provide:• Housing• Residence Life• ID Card Services• Meal Plan Administration• Health Insurance Waivers / Enrollment
Housing ServicesServices Offered• Housing Contracts• Check-In Check-Out Forms• Housing Assignments• Room Changes
Residence Halls
Southgate Apartments
Roberts Hall Columbia Village
Harris Village Quad Halls
Mary Star of the Sea Panther Bay Greek Village
Residence Life
Residence Life• Live-In Professional Staff• Graduate Residence Directors• Undergraduate & Graduate Resident Assistants• 24 Hour On-Call Duty Rotation • Residence Hall Association• Programs - Academic, Social, Educational
Florida Tech Bookstore
The Florida Tech Bookstore is located on the 1st floor of the Homer Denius Student Union Building
The Florida Tech Bookstore hours:
Monday through Thursday 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.Friday 8:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.Saturday & Sunday Closed
EXTENDED HOURS:Saturday, August 17th 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.Monday, August 19th & Tuesday, August 20th 8:30 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
Textbooks
New All titles availableUsed Selected titles availableRental Selected titles availableDigital Selected titles of electronic books
* Bring your class schedule with you to the Florida Tech Bookstore. Freshmen bring your block schedule with you.
Textbook Returns
• Students have one week from the first day of class to return their textbooks
• August 24th is the last day to return for a full refund
• Receipt is needed at time of return
Textbook Buyback
• Textbook buyback is all year round • Students can receive up to 50% of the original
price of textbook back.• Prices vary for new and used textbooks• A Florida Tech ID card is required for textbook
buyback.
Florida Tech Merchandise
Emblematic (logo) merchandise is available at the Florida Tech Bookstore…from t-shirts to coffee mugs to key chains.
Sundries are also available at the Florida Tech Bookstore…from greeting cards to snacks and candy.
The Florida Tech Bookstore accepts…
• All major credit cards: American Express, Discover, MasterCard and Visa.
• Panther Card Cash • Student Financial Aid
Florida Tech Bookstore is also on-line…
http://fit.bncollege.com
Textbook orders require 24 to 48 hours to process.
Florida Tech Bookstore is operated and managed by Barnes & Noble Bookseller
Florida Tech Campus Bookstore
Telephone: 321/674.8042
http://fit.bncollege.com
Your Florida Tech ID CardYour key to CAMPUS
The Panther Card is the official identification card of Florida Tech
• Meal Plan• Access• Debit Card• PNC Bank ID Card Linking – activation required.
Your Florida Tech Panther ID Card
Your Florida Tech Panther ID Card
Provides you with ….
• Food at all Campus Dining Locations • Access to your residence hall, various classrooms & labs and the Clemente Center• Services in the Student Health Center• Beverage and snack vending machines • Products from Groceries 4U• Laundry machines in the residence halls • Campus pizza and sub delivery• Books and apparel from the Florida Tech Bookstore • Services from participating off-campus retailers• Copies and services in Evans Library • Discounts from participating retailers• PNC Bank ID Card Linking – On campus ATM and Cash Machines - activation required
The Panther Cash Account is a perfect complement to your meal plan. The university offers the Panther Cash Account as a campus debit card that uses your ID card for access.
The Panther Cash Account is a convenient, fast, safe and simple method for students to access goods and services available throughout the campus.
Panther Cash can also be used at various participating off-campus retail establishments. For a listing of participating off-campus retailers go to
www.fit.edu/campus_services/PantherCard.php
Your Florida Tech Panther ID Card
The Panther Cash Account is a pre-paid debit account encoded to your ID card.
Once a Panther Account is opened students and family members can make deposits from their room or from home electronically at
www.fit.edu/campus_services/PantherCard.php
Your Florida Tech Panther ID Card
ON-Line Card Access www.fit.edu/campus_services/PantherCard.php
• On-line Deposits to the Panther Plan• No Credit Card FEES• Track Spending• Lost Cards• Low balance warning and e-mail warnings• Parents Access with Student permission
Your Florida Tech Panther ID Card
PNC Bank ID Card Linking
Your PNC account can be linked with your Florida Tech ID Card so that you can easily access bank funds through the PNC Bank ATM located at the Student Union and the PNC Bank Cash Machine located at Panther Dining Hall. You can open a PNC account at a local bank branch or on-line:
1. Visit pnc.com/fit 2. Complete the online application 3. Click to open your account!
If you have questions or want more information, just visit pnc.com/fit, stop by any PNC Bank branch.
Your Florida Tech Panther PNC Bank ID Card Link
This is your ID Card Protect it!
• Don’t let anyone borrow your card. ID cards will be confiscated from unauthorized users.• If you lose your ID Card contact the Campus Security office at ext. 8111 and the Campus
Services Office at ext. 8076. • Lost ID card replacement charge is $20• Your card has a VALUE.
Your Florida Tech Panther ID Card
www.fit.edu/campus_services/PantherCard.php
Florida Tech ID Card Services
Telephone: 321/674.8076
For information and to process an electronic deposit visit: www.fit.edu/campus_services/PantherCard.php
Florida Tech Student Health Insurance
Bollinger Insurance Solutions is the Student Health Insurance provider for Florida Institute of Technology
The Florida Tech Student Health Insurance Office is located at the Florida Tech Commons Building 3011 South Babcock Street, Suite 113
• Office Hours:Tuesday through Thursday 10 A.M. to 4 P.M.
The Florida Tech Student Health Insurance Policy
• Florida Tech Student Health Insurance policy information is available on line at
www.BollingerInsurance.com/FIT
Student Health InsuranceTelephone: 321/674.7707
www.BollingerInsurance.com/FIT
Florida Tech MAILROOM SERVICES
The Florida Tech Mailroom is located at the Homer Denius Student Union Building 1st floor
The Campus Mailroom is open:
• Monday through Friday 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.• Saturday 10:00 A.M. to 11:45
A.M.• Sunday Closed
Mailroom Services:All Students who reside on campus are provided with a mailbox at nocharge. Please stop by the mailroom to receive your mailboxcombination.
• Mailing parcels, envelopes and small boxes• Overnight, global priority and priority mail• Certified, registered and insured mail• Package weighing and delivering to post office• Change of address forms• Post office boxes• Stamps
CORRECT ADDRESSING Main Campus
Student NameFIT BOX -------150 W. UNIVERSITY BLVDMELBOURNE, FL 32901
PACKAGE HOLD TIME (30 Days) Package received by the Florida Tech Mailroom will be held for 30 days after which it will be returned to sender.
CORRECT ADDRESSINGMary Star of the Sea
Student NameMary Star of the Sea – Newman Hall3311 South Babcock StreetApartment # ___ (Include bedroom letter A,B,C,D)Melbourne, Florida 32901
PACKAGE HOLD TIME (30 Days) Packages are received at the front desk and will be held for 30 days after which it will be returned to sender.
Student NamePanther Bay Village1550, 1560 or 1660 Skippers Way or 1800 or 1890 Nautical WayApartment #____ (Include bedroom letter 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)Palm Bay, Florida 32905
CORRECT ADDRESSINGPanther Bay Village
PACKAGE HOLD TIME (30 Days) Packages are received at the Clubhouse front desk and will be held for 30 days after which it will be returned to sender.
FED EX & UPS PackagesFED EX AND UPS DO NOT DELIVER TO MAILBOXES
INSTEAD OF FIT BOX USE: UNIT # OR APT#
A valid Florida Tech ID card is required at time of package pick-up. All students will be notified with a card in their mailbox that a package is ready for pick-up.
Cash only please…
The Florida Tech Mailroom accepts cash only. The Mailroom cannot accept credit cards for
purchases or postal services.
Questions?Once again…
Welcome to Florida Tech and let us know if we can assist you.
http://www.fit.edu/business-operations
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