Columbia University Dining

Dining Plans

There are 3 sets of dining plans available to Columbia University students. The first is available to first-year students only, specifically designed to encourage community building among new students. All first-years are required to enroll in one of four dining plans, each of which are comprised of a varying number of meals, served in John Jay Dining Hall, and Dining Dollars, which can be used anywhere on campus.

First-Year Dining Plans 2008-2009
1	210 meals and 150 Dining Dollars per term, plus 5 guest meals (average 13.1 meals per week)
2	185 meals and 300 Dining Dollars per term, plus 4 guest meals (average 11.5 meals per week)
3	150 meals and 400 Dining Dollars per term, plus 3 guest meals (average 9.4 meals per week)
4	115 meals and 500 Dining Dollars per term, plus 2 guest meals (average 7.2 meals per week)

For our upperclass, general studies and graduate students, we also offer four dining plans from which to choose, comprised of a varying number of meals to enjoy at John Jay Dining Hall. To supplement the meals, students often choose to open a Dining Dollars and/or Flex account that can be used at 13 of our on-campus dining locations.

Upperclass CC/SEAS and Graduate Dining Plans 2009-2010
A	150 meals per term, plus 10 free meals (average 10 meals per week)
B	100 meals per term, plus 8 free meals (average 7 meals per week)
C	75 meals per term, plus 6 free meals (average 5 meals per week)
D	50 meals per term (average 3 meals per week)

Finally, we offer both kosher and halal dining plans, in which any student who participates in either the first-year dining plan or the upperclass, general studies, and graduate student dining plan can elect to enroll. Participation in the kosher or halal plan allows students access to the restricted kosher or halal area within John Jay Dining Hall.

	First-Year CC/SEAS Dining Plan	Upperclass CC/SEAS and Graduate Dining Plan	Columbia University Kosher and Halal Dining Plan*
Who Can Use It?	First-year CC/SEAS students only	All CC/SEAS upperclass students, and all General Studies and graduate students	All students who participate in a Dining Plan, both first-years and upperclass, General Studies, or graduate students
What Are The Options?	2008-2009 Plan One = 210 meals and 150 Dining Dollars each term, plus 5 guest meals Plan Two = 185 meals and 300 Dining Dollars per term, plus 4 guest meals Plan Three = 150 meals and 400 Dining Dollars per term, plus 3 guest meals Plan Four = 115 meals and 500 Dining Dollars per term, plus 2 guest mea	2009-2010 Plan A = 150 meals per term, plus 10 free meals Plan B = 100 meals per term, plus 8 free meals Plan C = 75 meals per term, plus 6 free meals Plan D = 50 meals per term	Select a Dining Plan from either the First-Year Dining Plan or the Upperclass Dining Plan options, according to your student status; then elect to enroll in either the Kosher Dining Plan or Halal Dining Plan, which will allow access to a restricted area within John Jay Dining Hall
Where Can I Use It?	Meals are for dining at John Jay Dining Hall, while Dining Dollars can be used at any of the 13 on-campus dining locations	John Jay Dining Hall	The kosher or halal area within John Jay Dining Hall (restricted to only those participating in the particular plans) CU kosher meals can also be exchanged with an additional $4.00 for a kosher meal at Barnard’s Hewitt Hall (kosher to kosher only). Halal meals are only offered in John Jay Dining Hall.
When Does It Expire?	Meals expire each term, Dining Dollars roll over from year to year (sign-up is for the entire academic year). Changes to the dining plan only can be made during the first two weeks of the fall term and during the first two weeks of the spring term for a $25 fee.	At the end of the academic year (meals roll over from fall to spring). Changes to the dining plan can be made during the first two weeks of the fall term and during the first week of the spring term for a $25 fee.	Each term for first years, at the end of the academic year for others (sign-up is for the entire academic year)
How Much Does It Cost?	2008-2009 costs: $2,085 per term (every plan is the same cost) for the 2008-2009 academic year	2009-2010 costs: Plan A = $1,735 per term Plan B = $1,150 per term Plan C = $907 per term Plan D = $602 per term	2009-2010 costs: Plan A = $1,910 per term Plan B = $1,294 per term Plan C = $998 per term Plan D = $661 per term   Halal is the same price as the traditional meal plan.
How Do I Get It?	Available online. (Done in conjunction with first-year housing selection. Changes (during the specified times) can be made by visiting the H&D Customer Service Center in 118 Hartley Hall.	Visit the H&D Customer Service Center in 118 Hartley Hall (enrollment allowed at any point throughout the term)	Visit the H&D Customer Service Center in 118 Hartley Hall (enrollment allowed at any point throughout the term)

*Columbia students can also elect to enroll in Barnard College's kosher dining plan, a more comprehensive plan that provides 3 meals a day, 7 days a week. High quality food, including freshly-made pizza and a great salad bar, is conveniently located in Barnard's main dining facility, Hewitt Hall. Both Barnard and Columbia students can enjoy their meals in comfort with the rest of the student population. The Kosher dining plan is strictly supervised k'halakhah by the Columbia/Barnard Hillel Rabbi. Additionally, the Barnard Kosher Dining Plan provides a homey atmosphere for Shabbat, Yom Tov, and other festive occasions. For more information, please contact Barnard Dining Services.