Dining Plans

Academic Year 2025–2026

Students may change their meal plan through the first week of classes for the fall and spring semester. To change your meal plan, enter your Hope Housing Portal, select “Change my Meal Plan,” identify your preferred meal plan, and select “Purchase Meal Plan” to finalize the change.

Please know that students living in residence halls are required to have a minimum of a 10-meal plan with the college Dining Services, per the Dining Services and Board Policy. Students living in off-campus residences or in college-operated apartments and cottages often choose to have a meal plan, but it is not required. 

Meal Plan Selections

Unlimited+ Plan

Enjoy a meal or snack when you need it, as often as you need it! This is a convenient option for students looking for the most out of the Hope Dining experience.  

Semester Price: $3,725

Availability: All students

Plan BenefitS

• Unlimited meal swipes at Phelps and Cook Dining
• Daily snack at Kletz Market or Cup & Chaucer 
• Popcorn or candy and a fountain beverage at concessions
• $100 Dining Dollars
• 8 guest passes per semester

Traditional Plans

If you are looking for an ideal balance between meal plan dining, eating at home and enjoying off-campus locations, then selecting a traditional 21, 15 or 10 meals-per-week plan is your perfect fit.

Semester Price:

• 21 meals per week: $3,570 
• 15 meals per week: $3,265
• 10 meals per week: $2,820

Availability: All students

Plan Benefits

• Up to 4 meal swipes per day at Phelps and Cook Dining
• Dining Dollars
  • $75 with 21 Plan
  • $100 with 15 Plan
  • $150 with 10 Plan
• 2 guest passes per semester 

7+ Plan

A plan for the student who wants the convenience and variety of having a few meals per week, plus several extra bonuses.

Semester Price: $2,340

Availability: Available to students living in cottages, apartments or off-campus

Plan Benefits

• 7 meal swipes per week and up to 4 meals swipes per day at Phelps and Cook Dining
• Daily snack at Kletz Market or Cup & Chaucer
• Popcorn or candy and a fountain beverage at concessions
• $300 Dining Dollars
• Eight guest passes per semester
• $50 Hope-Geneva Bookstore coupon

2025–2026 Dining Hall Pricing

Remember to utilize Dining Dollars to purchase meals in order to enjoy a 10% discount!

2025–2026 dining hall rates are set as the following: 

Regular Retail Pricing: 

• Breakfast: $9
• Lunch: $14
• Dinner: $17

Dining Dollar Pricing:

• Breakfast: $8.10
• Lunch: $12.60
• Dinner: $15.30