Meal Plans 101
Having a meal plan means more than just convenience - it's your key to enjoying craveable meals across campus. With chef-inspired menus, local ingredients, and sustainable practices, your dining experience is as dynamic as campus life.
What is a Meal Plan?
Hawk Dining Co. plans include meal swipes, meal exchanges and dining dollars, conveniently loaded onto your Hawk Card. All students with a dining plan have access to our all-you-care-to-eat dining hall at Hawk Hill plus meal exchanges for use in our a la-carte dining locations & dining dollars to use at all Hawk Dining locations across campus.
Can I change my Meal Plan?
Students may select their meal plan when the housing portal is open, prior to move-in. After the housing portal closes at the start of the semester, students must email diningservices@sju.edu for any meal plan changes, drops, or upgrades, etc.
Your Meal Plan Access
Meal Swipes
Meal Swipes give you access to all-you-care-to-eat dining halls, offering variety of delicious and fresh options for every meal.
Dining Dollars
Dining Dollars are prepaid funds that can be used at any campus dining location to conveniently purchase food, snacks, and beverages.
Meal Exchange
Meal Exchange lets you trade a Meal Swipe for select menu items at participating campus retail locations, giving you more flexibility on the go.
Don't Miss These Dates
Mark your calendar! Each semester, important dates like the start of meal plan usage, when to make changes, and deadlines for billing and sign-ups keeps your plan running smoothly.
August 22: Dining Services Begin
Dining Services begins and you may start using your meal plan during dinner.
September 30: Last Day to Change Meal Plan
Last day to change or cancel your meal plan. No refunds thereafter.
October 26: Last day for Dining Dollars Promotion
$15 bonus dining dollars for every $100 added promotion ends today.
November 11: Early Meal Plan Sign Up
Early sign up begins for spring meal plans.
Hungry For More Info?
Find the perfect meal plan, explore flexible options, or get oriented with your campus dining experience.
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Use our recommendation tool to find the perfect meal plan that matches your campus needs.
Find Your Perfect PlanMeal Plan Options
Choose from a variety of meal plans designed to provide flexibility and convenience for everyone.
Browse Meal PlansMeal Plan Orientation
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Dine With Confidence!
Manage your meal plan with ease. Learn how to check your balance and set alerts.
Hawk Dining Co. Meal Plan FAQs
Have questions about your Meal Plan? Our FAQs are here to help you learn everything you need to manage your plan and make the most of campus dining. From how to get started to maximizing your benefits, you’ll find the answers you need right here.