Commuting students, and those living in campus apartments, are not required to have a meal plan, but most do because of the convenience of being able to eat on campus without worrying about keeping track of a budget. Transylvania University has recently implemented the Crimson Card system. This new card serves many purposes for the students. Flex Points, simply Points as they are commonly known, makes the Crimson Card work like a debit card.
Students can put a balance on their card, and then use it around campus.