The Department of Housing and Dining is pleased to offer a summer meal program to students residing in Summer Housing. Students will have the option of purchasing from three different Dining Dollar plans. Dining Dollars have a dollar-for-dollar value. For instance, purchasing a $5.00 meal costs five dining dollars.
For 2009, the Summer Meal Plan program will be available starting with dinner on Monday, June 8, 2009 through breakfast on Saturday, August 1, 2009. The Summer Meal Plan program may only be used on the Homewood Campus at Fresh Food Cafè, Levering Food Court, Nolan's and Pura Vida. The information below will assist you in making an informed decision about which a dining plan is right for you.
What should I know about the summer meal plan program?
The summer meal plan is a declining balance program that you can use in Fresh Food Cafè, Levering Food Court, Nolan's and Pura Vida during your summer term. Each time your summer meal card is swiped, dining dollars will be deducted from your available balance based on the amount of your purchase.
Full meals in a traditional all-you-care-to-eat buffet setting can be enjoyed at Fresh Food Cafè and Nolan's. Cost of entry to the facility varies depending on the meal, and ranges from $7.25 to $10.00. The Levering Food Court, and Pura Vida are retail a la carte venues.
Where and when can I eat?
The Dining Schedule varies throughout the summer. Please check the updated schedule online to see what facilities are open. Venues will be open from dinner on Monday, June 8th through breakfast on Saturday, August 1, 2009. Students should keep in mind that if any dining venue is closed, meals will be served in the other facilities.
Note: If you are doing work somewhere other than the Homewood Campus, please keep in mind that our dining facilities are on the Homewood only and you are more than likely to utilize it on the evenings and weekends rather than during weekday lunch hours.
Campus Dining Locations:
Levering Food Court: Retail a la carte venues: Levering Leaves - made to order salads. Peppercorn Grill: burgers, fries, other 'grill' fare. Grab and Go - sandwiches and salads.
Cost: Exact amount of purchase deducted from dining dollar balance
Pura Vida at Levering: Organic coffees, assorted teas, soft drinks, sandwiches, salads, pastries, and muffins
Cost: Exact amount of purchase deducted from dining dollar balance
Fresh Food Cafè: All you-care-to-eat buffet (one price for entry) including sandwiches, salad bar, grilled items, hot entrees, pizza, pasta, deserts and beverages
Cost: Breakfast: $7.25, Lunch: $8.75, Dinner: $10.00; deducted from your dining dollar balance
Nolan's at Charles Commons: All you-care-to-eat buffet (one price for entry) including sandwiches, salad bar, grilled items, hot entree, pizza, pasta, deserts and beverages
Cost: Breakfast: $7.25, Lunch: $8.75, Dinner: $10.00; deducted from your dining dollar balance
Which plan should I choose?
There are three plans being offered: 800 Dining Dollars, 400 Dining Dollars, and 200 Dining Dollars. You should choose based on the number of meals you think you will eat and how long you will stay during the summer terms. For example: if you are planning to be here for only a month and tend not to eat breakfast, the 200 or 400 Dining Dollar plan may be the best option for you. Students should keep in mind that you can always sign up for additional dining dollars but there is no refund on any unused dollars, nor do unused dining dollars carry over into the academic year, so be sure to put some planning into your selection.
How much does each meal plan cost?
The plans are priced as follows and payment is due when you sign your summer housing lease.
800 Dining Dollars - $880
400 Dining Dollars - $440
200 Dining Dollars - $220
What is the refund or cancellation policy?
The Summer Meal Plans are not refundable or transferable in part or entirety. Enrolling in a Summer Meal Plan obligates the student for payment of the total price indicated in the agreement, and the plan cannot be changed. However, students can purchase additional dining dollars in increments of 90 Dining Dollars for the amount of $100. No refunds shall be granted to any students suspended or dismissed for disciplinary reasons. Special circumstances should be referred to Regine Laforest-Sharif, Associate Director of Housing, located in the Wolman Housing Office, Room 103.
How and when will I receive my meal card?
The summer meal plan card is your declining balance meal card. All meal plan subscribers are required to swipe their meal card as they enter the resident dining halls or 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. All summer housing residents, including full-time JHU students, will be issued a temporary meal plan card that must be returned to the Wolman Housing Office along with their keys and access card at the end of the lease period.
What should I do if my meal card is lost?
Lost summer meal cards must be reported to the Wolman Housing Office for a replacement card. Students who lose a summer meal card after hours (before 8:30 am or after 5:00pm Monday - Friday) may dine in Fresh Food Cafe by presenting identification and signing in at the cashier station. A $15.00 non-refundable replacement fee will be charged for summer meal cards. However, lost cards after hours must be reported to Security at 410-516-4600.
Who should I contact about my questions?
If you have a question about your meal plan you should contact Regine Laforest-Sharif or Wolman Housing & Dining Office (410-516-7960). If you have questions about your J-Card you should contact the J-Card Office located in the basement of Garland Hall(410-516-5121).