Columbia University Dining
Dining Plans
Dining Plans
Overview
Columbia University Dining Services understands the diversity of student life...one day you need to grab a quick bite on the way to class, the next day you want to enjoy a leisurely dinner with your friends. In trying to meet everyone's needs, we've created a wide variety of options that allow students to dine according to their lifestyle and schedule. The common thread, of course, is that you will always enjoy fresh, healthy and delicious food served in an efficient and professional environment.
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Dining Plans | Dining Dollars | Flex Account |
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| Who Can Use It? |
Any enrolled Columbia University student | Any enrolled Columbia University student | Any enrolled students, faculty, and staff of Columbia University |
| How Does It Work? | A dining plan program accessed through your Columbia University ID card that allows you to enjoy all-you-care-to-eat meals at John Jay Dining Hall | A dollar-for-dollar, tax-free declining balance account accessed through your Columbia University ID card. |
A dollar-for-dollar declining balance account accessed through your Columbia University ID card. |
| Where Can I Use It? | John Jay Dining Hall | At 13 on-campus dining locations, including John Jay Dining Hall. *Uris Deli accepts cash only. |
At 13 on-campus dining locations, including John Jay Dining Hall, as well as at the University bookstore, campus copy machines, laundry facilities, vending machines and at the H&D Hospitality Desk. *Uris Deli accepts cash only. New this year! Flex can also be used for off-campus purchases at nearby locations. Visit Flex for more information. |
| Is It Required? | All first-year students are required to have a meal plan, but enrollment after the first year is optional | No, but it will make your life a lot easier! | No, but it will make your life a lot easier! |
| When Does It Expire? | First-year meals expire at the end of each term; upperclass, GS and graduate meals expire at the end of the academic year | Upon graduation (it rolls over from year to year) | Upon graduation (it rolls over from year to year) |
| Is It Tax-Free? | Yes | Yes | No |
| How Much Does It Cost? | All first year dining plans are $2,085* per term, while upperclass, GS and graduate dining plans cost anywhere from $425 to $1,693* per term based on which plan you select (*2008-2009 costs) | It's up to you! | It's up to you! |
| How Do I Get It? |
In person at 118 Hartley Hall or online. For first years, dining plan selection is done in conjunction with the first year housing selection process (deadline is May 1) |
(1) Online at SSOL (2) In person: 118 Hartley Hall | (1)Online at SSOL (2) In person: 118 Hartley Hall |