Area Restaurants
There are fast food restaurants within walking distance of campus,
and a number of regular restaurants in the area. As well as the
Dining Hall, Ashland University also has a food court, called the
Eagle's Nest.
University Dining Services
Called "convo," Ashland University's Dining
Services has won many awards. The university requires undergraduate
students who live on campus to purchase meal plans. Graduate students
who are living in residence halls may elect not to join the university's
meal plan. Students living off campus may also purchase meals plans
for $1,479.00 per semester (2000-2001), which includes 19 meals
per week. Students and guests are also welcome for breakfast, lunch
or supper paying on a per meal basis. "Convo" has limited operating
hours during school breaks.
CONVO is all you can eat.
Kosher and Halal food diets can be accomodated, vegetarian; link
to weekly menu. Spices will not be the same.
Shopping
For newly arriving international students the ISS office will provide
free transportation services to bring students to get their first
supplies. There is a supermarket within walking distance of the
university where all kinds of food items can be purchased. Also,
a pharmacy is located within walking distance. There are a number
of discount department stores in Ashland, and large shopping malls
and outlet malls in nearby cities.
Transportation
For newly arriving international students, the ISS office will arrange
to pick you up from the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport,
if you inform the ISS office at least 48 hours in advance of arrival.
The cost is $30 for a student and $60 for the families. You can
also use the limousine service at the airport, which usually costs
about $ 85-100. A reservation is required and can be made by calling
(419) 747-5959.
For travel around town there is a private taxi service that will
transport students anywhere in the area for a set fee. For taxi
service call Ashland Transit at 207-8240.
For travel in Ohio or to other States students can use the AMTRAK
train system (1-800-872-7245) or Greyhound
Bus Lines (1-800-231-2222). There are three airports within
driving distance of the university: Cleveland Hopkins (CLE), Akron/Canton
(CAK) and Columbus (CMH). When checking for flights, please check
all three airports as prices can vary by location and/or dates.
There are also individuals who will, for a fee, provide transportation
services to students. Contact the ISS office for these names and
phone numbers.