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Dining Plans

Hope College Dining Services strives to offer convenient dining plans that accommodate everyone’s needs.

Academic Year 2026–2027

Meal Plan Selections

 

Hope+ plan

Unlimited meals. Less stress. More connection.

With unlimited Phelps Dining access, free daily snacks, dining dollars and premium perks, you’ll have the flexibility to eat on your schedule while staying connected to the heart of the Hope community.

For students who want a true connection to campus life, the Hope+ Plan puts you right at the center of it 
all. Dining spaces are where the rhythm of campus comes alive, turning everyday meals into opportunities to gather, recharge, study and make memories — whether you’re a first-year student finding your footing or simply looking for the most flexible dining option available. With Hope+, the dining hall becomes an essential part of your everyday campus experience

Semester Price: $3,700

Get More with the Anchor Promise

Lock in the Hope+ Plan for the full academic year and receive $100 off each semester through the 
Anchor Promise — added savings built into our ultimate dining plan.

Semester Price: $3,600 *Pricing with the Anchor Promise

Availability: All students

Plan BenefitS

  • Unlimited swipes at Phelps Dining
  • Daily snack at Kletz Market
  • Popcorn or candy and a beverage at every concessions event
  • $175 Dining Dollars
  • 8 guest passes per semester 
15 Meal Plan

The 15 Meal Plan is a great option for students who want a balanced mix of campus dining, meals at home and off-campus options. 

Semester Price:

  • 15 meals per week: $3,430

Availability: All students

Plan Benefits

  • 15 meals per week and up to 4 meal swipes per day at Phelps Dining
  • $100 Dining Dollars
  • 2 guest passes per semester 
10 Meal Plan

The 10 Meal Plan is ideal for students who want a smaller number of campus dining meals while still enjoying the convenience of eating at home or off campus. 

Semester Price:

  • 10 meals per week: $2,960

Availability: All students

Plan Benefits

  • 10 meals per week and up to 4 meal swipes per day at Phelps Dining
  • $150 Dining Dollars
  • 2 guest passes per semester 
7+ Meal Plan

The 7+ Meal Plan combines convenient campus dining with a variety of perks, giving you a few meals each week while enhancing your overall campus experience. 

Semester Price: $2,460

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 Dining
  • Daily snack at Kletz Market 
  • Popcorn or candy and a beverage at every concessions event
  • $300 Dining Dollars
  • Eight guest passes per semester
  • $50 Hope-Geneva Bookstore coupon

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.