Summer Meal Plans

Hopkins Dining is offering summer meal plans for students residing in summer housing and for full-time students living off campus. Students will have the option of purchasing from three different Dining Dollars only plans, which will be added to their J-Card. Dining Dollars have a dollar-for-dollar value. For instance, purchasing a $6.00 meal costs six Dining Dollars. The summer meal plan dates are Tuesday, May 27, 2025- Saturday, August 2, 2025. Please note that the Meal Plan program is optional.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does each meal plan cost?

The pricing for meal plans is as follows. Please note that there is an admin fee added to each dining plan.

300 Dining Dollars –  $364
500 Dining Dollars –  $571
800 Dining Dollars –  $882

Blues Jays without a meal plan can still visit our locations using J-Cash, Credit and Debit.

How do I enroll in a summer meal plan?

The plans can be purchased through the Housing Portal once the student signs their summer housing contract, or once the student arrives on campus. Summer meal plans begin Tuesday, May 27, enrollments before Friday, May 23 will be available for use on Tuesday. Enrollments after Friday, May 23 take 24-48 business hours to be added. A confirmation email from Hopkins Dining will be sent to the student when their meal plan is active and ready for use.

Students should keep in mind that they can always sign up for additional dining dollars but there is no refund on any unused dining dollars, nor do unused dining dollars carry over into the academic year. Students are not able to purchase the 100 Dining Dollars add-on unless they have already previously purchased one of the three summer meal plans.

For questions, please contact the Dining Office at 410-516-3383 or at [email protected].

What is the refund or cancellation policy?

The Dining Dollar plans are not refundable or transferable in part or entirety. Enrolling in a Dining Dollar Plan obligates the student for payment of the total price indicated in the agreement, and the plan cannot be changed.  No refunds shall be granted to any students suspended or dismissed for disciplinary reasons. Special circumstances should be referred to [email protected].

How and when will I receive my Dining Card?

All meal plan subscribers are required to swipe their J-Card as they enter the dining halls to make a purchase. Students who are full-time registered Hopkins students who have J-Cash accounts can continue to use their J-Cash throughout the summer months to supplement the summer meal plans.