Dining Plan Options

2012-2013 Dining Plan Options

Look no further than the Hofstra campus to find great value, variety and convenience! We offer flexible dining plans that fit your busy schedule and stay within your budget. With a variety of locations and convenient hours, you can connect, refuel, and save time and money with one of our dining plan options. Plus, all purchases made with your dining plan are sales tax-free!

You have a choice of 19 campus dining locations that accept your Hofstra Card: Student Center Café, Bits and Bytes, Hof USA, Dutch Treats, Au Bon Pain at the Hofstra Deli, Cyber Café, Starr Café, Java Connect, California Pizza Kitchen, Eli’s Kosher Kitchen, Taro13, Axinn Café featuring Pura Vida, Starbuck's Café on the Quad, Breslin Kiosk, Hofstra Law School Kiosk, Starbucks at Café on the Corner, Medical School Kiosk, Subway and The Netherlands Café.

Students should select one of the dining plans below. Please note that Plan 1 is only available to commuting students. First-year undergraduate resident students must select plan 7, 6, or 5, as it is a condition of residency.

Plan 7:
This plan provides you with 2,080 points.
Cost per semester: $2,080
Suggested daily usage: $18

Plan 6:
This plan provides you with 1,960 points.
Cost per semester: $1,960
Suggested daily usage: $17

Plan 5:
This plan provides you with 1,810 points.
Cost per semester: $1,810
Suggested daily usage: $16

Plan 4:
This plan provides you with 1,615 points.
Cost per semester: $1,615
Suggested daily usage: $14

Plan 3:
This plan provides you with 1,475 points.
Cost per semester: $1,475
Suggested daily usage: $13

Plan 2:
This plan provides you with 800 points.
Cost per semester: $800
Suggested daily usage: $7

Plan 1:
This plan provides you with 420 points.
Cost per semester: $420
Suggested daily usage: $4
FOR COMMUTER STUDENTS ONLY

After you have selected and purchased one of the plans, the plan is activated on your HofstraCard, which is similar to a debit card. All campus dining locations accept the HofstraCard. All declining balance plans come with a predetermined number of points (dollars). One point is equivalent to one dollar. Points are deducted from the proper account each time a purchase is made. Points are non-refundable.

Fall semester points may be used from the beginning of the fall term through the beginning of the spring semester. Unused fall semester points are carried over to the spring semester provided you purchase the same plan as the fall semester or one of higher value. Spring semester points may be used from the beginning of the spring semester through the end of the spring semester. All unused points are forfeited at the end of the spring semester. Please refer to the dining plan contract for exact dates. For the full description of the dining plan contract terms and conditions for undergraduate, graduate and Law School students please click here. For the full description of the dining plan contract terms and conditions for Medical School students please click here.

Designated dining locations may be closed during holidays or when classes are not in session. All dining plans are tax-exempt. Balance may not be transferred to any other account.

If you would like to purchase a dining plan, please log in to the Hofstra portal (My.Hofstra.edu) and click on Hofstra Online. Under the Student Services menu, click on Dining Services Dining Plan Contract, and follow the instructions. If you would like to make a deposit to an existing plan, (parents click here) please log in to the Hofstra portal (My.Hofstra.edu) and click on Hofstra Online. Under the Student Services menu, click on HofstraCard Services , then click on “ Make a Deposit “ and follow the instructions. If you have any questions about your Hofstra Card or your dining plan options, please call the Hofstra Card Services Office at (516)463-6942.