The meal plan account provides credits for prepaid meals at Hopper Dining Hall in any combination of the all-you-care-to-eat meals at breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. The plan also provides a declining balance account of flex dollars to be used at campus dining outlets such as Hopper Dining Hall, Chick-fil-A and coming soon will be WOW Wingery, Jazzman's Café, Freshens Smoothie Bar & Energy Zone, along with Baja Fresh Mexican Grill.
If you live on campus inCrow, Curtiss, Daugette, Dixon, Fitzpatrick, Logan, Patterson or Sparkmanyour JSU account will be billed $1,100 for the plan and you will need to choose from the following options:
Unlimited Meals with $50 Flex This plan provides unlimited access for the cardholder to Hopper Dining Hall. It includes $50 in flexible spending over the semester at the retail outlets.
14 Meals Per Week with $125 Flex This plan provides any 14 meals throughout the week at Hopper Dining Hall to be used by the cardholder. It also includes $125 in flexible spending over the semester at the retail outlets.
8 Meals Per Week with $350 Flex This plan provides the cardholder with any 8 meals throughout the week at Hopper Dining Hall. It also includes $350 in flexible spending over the semester at the retail outlets.
Block 70 with $600 Flex Tthis plan provides any 70 meals throughout the semester at Hopper Dining Hall to be used by the cardholder, plus $600 in flexible spending over the semester at the retail outlets.
How does the meal plan work? When using the meals at Hopper Dining Hall, the student may use one meal per meal period with the meals being used by the valid cardholder only. If the student wishes to treat a friend, he/she must use dollars from their flex account. On the 14 and 8 meal per week plans, the meals are reset each week on Monday morning for a new set of meals for the upcoming Monday through Sunday period. If you do not use all of your 14 or 8 meals within the week, they will not roll over to the next week. There are no refunds on the unused meals.
How do the flex dollars work? The flex dollar portion of the plan is set at the beginning of the semester depending on the plan you have chosen. Think of the flex dollars as a declining balance account. As items are purchased the cost is deducted from the balance in your flex account. Your new balance can be obtained immediately after the transaction. The flex dollars will be available throughout the semester in which they are purchased. The unused flex dollars will not roll over to the next semester. There are no refunds on the unused flex dollars on your account.
How do I purchase a resident plan? When you send in your application for a campus dorm you will be asked to choose your plan and your JSU account will be billed the $1,100 resident dining fee. If you do not select a plan on your housing application, you will be placed on the default plan of 8 meals per week with $350 flex dollars. You will be allowed to make changes to the plan up through the last day to register for classes on September 5th for the Fall 2009 semester. If you have already mailed in your housing application and want to choose a different plan other than the default plan, click on the link below and send it back by email to bkey@jsu.edu , or fax back to 256-782-5913, or hard copy it back to Sodexo, Hopper Dining Hall, 700 Pelham Road North, Jacksonville, Alabama, 36265.
If you are a commuter student at JSU and would like the convenience and ease of dining on campus then you have several options available to you. The meal plan account provides credits for prepaid meals at Hopper Dining Hall in any combination of the all-you-care-to-eat meals at breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. The plan also provides a declining balance account of flex dollars to be used at campus dining outlets such as Hopper Dining Hall, WOW Wingery, Jazzman's Café, and Chick-fil-A. Coming soon will be Freshens Smoothie Bar & Energy Zone, along with Baja Fresh Mexican Grill.
Unlimited Meals with $50 Flex at a cost of $1,100.00 per semester This plan provides unlimited access for the cardholder to Hopper Dining Hall. It includes $50 in flexible spending over the semester at the retail outlets.
14 Meals Per Week with $125 Flex at a cost of $1,100.00 per semester This plan provides the cardholder with any 8 meals throughout the week at Hopper Dining Hall. It also includes $350 in flexible spending over the semester at the retail outlets.
8 Meals Per Week with $350 Flex at a cost of $1,100.00 per semester This plan provides the cardholder with any 8 meals throughout the week at Hopper Dining Hall. It also includes $350 in flexible spending over the semester at the retail outlets.
Block 70 with $600 Flex at a cost of $1,100.00 per semester This plan provides any 70 meals throughout the semester at Hopper Dining Hall to be used by the cardholder, plus $600 in flexible spending over the semester at the retail outlets.
Block 50 with $100 Flex at a cost of $457.00 per semester This plan provides any 50 meals throughout the semester at Hopper Dining Hall to be used by the cardholder, plus $100 flexible spending over the semester at the retail outlets.
Commuter $400 Flex Plan at a cost of $ 380.00 per semester This plan provides $400 flexible spending over the semester at Hopper Dining Hall and the on campus retail outlets. At Hopper Dining Hall your price per meal will be $6.25 for breakfast, $7.25 for lunch, $8.25 for dinner, and $9.25 for special events. At the retail units your price is dependent on the items purchased.
Bonus Plan If you feel the above plans will not meet your needs, then read on and check out the bonus plan. The bonus plan is for students who feel they cannot make full use of a traditional plan and will not eat the majority of their meals on campus. It is designed for students who want the flexibility of buying items on an individual basis and are not interested in the guaranteed preset number of meals each week, or the value of the unlimited seconds program. As items are purchased the cost is debited to the bonus account and the new balance can be obtained immediately after the transaction. It is designed for on-campus use at Hopper Dining Hall, Montgomery Food Court, WOW Wingery and Jazzman's Coffee Shop. We will soon be adding Baja Fresh Mexican Grill and Freshen's Energy Zone. At Hopper Dining Hall your price per meal will be $6.25 for breakfast, $7.25 for lunch, $8.25 for dinner, and $9.25 for special events. At the retail units your price will be dependent upon the items purchased. You can set up your account with a minimum purchase of $100.00. The bonus dollars must be used within the semester they are purchased. The bonus dollars will not roll over to the next semester and there is no refund on the unused balance of your plan.
How do I purchase a commuter plan?
1. Drop by the office located in Hopper Dining Hall to purchase a plan.
2. Or, call 256-782-7242 to purchase using VISA, Mastercard, Discover or American Express.
3. Or, simply print the OFF campus registration form below and mail it along with a check to:
Sodexo Campus Services
700 Pelham Road North
Hopper Dining Hall
Jacksonville, Alabama 36265 ** We will not be able to process your OFF campus registration without a check, money order, or credit/debit card **
You will be allowed to make changes to the plan through the last day to register for classes based on the JSU academic calendar. For the Fall 2009 semester that date is September 5th . If you have questions you can call us at 256-782-7242 or send an email to bkey@jsu.edu .
If I want to change my meal plan how do I make this change?
Students will be allowed to make changes to the plan up to the last day to register for the semester as stated on the academic calendar. Once you have chosen your plan you will be using this plan throughout the current semester. Your next option for change will be the following semester.
Where do I go to make changes to my plan?
You will go to the dining services office located at Hopper Dining Hall. Or, you can email changes to bkey@jsu.edu Just remember all changes must be made by the last day to register for classes as stated in the academic calendar.
How do I access my meal plan and flex dollars?
As a first time student you will be issued a JSU ID card during your orientation visit. If you are not attending an orientation you can acquire your card from the ID office located on the second floor of the Theron Montgomery Building after you have registered for classes. If you are a returning student you will use the same ID year after year throughout your JSU attendance. Your meal plan and flex dollars will be accessed with this ID card.
What if I lose my ID card?
You should report your card as “lost” immediately to the JSU ID office where you will be issued a different card at a replacement cost of $15.00. The new one will be issued with a different card code so no one can use your lost card if it's found.
Can I loan my meal plan to a friend?
Your meal plan is not valid to anyone other than yourself. The JSU ID card has your picture on it for security purposes and prevents the card from being used by others. The plan is non-transferable.
Do meals carry over week to week on the 14 or 8 meal plans?
Meals do not carry over week to week and you can't borrow meals from one week to the next.
What's considered a week?
Monday breakfast is the first meal with Sunday dinner being the last meal.
What if I use all my meals before the weekend?
You can use your flex dollars to purchase additional meals in Hopper Dining Hall or any of the retail outlets.
Do meals carry over semester to semester on the 70 block plan?
The 70 meals must be used within the semester they are purchased. You do not have to use a set number of meals each week, but you must use all 70 meals within the semester. There are no carry-overs to the next semester and you will not be refunded any unused meals.
Are you open every day throughout the semester?
Dining services will be available with the exception of major holidays. Generally, if there are no classes for the day, the dining hall will be closed for that day. The dining hall provides three meals a day Monday through Friday with two meals a day on Saturday and Sunday.
When can I start using my plan?
Meals will begin with breakfast on the first day of classes and will end with lunch on the last day of finals.
Can I use my account without my ID card?
For security reasons you must have your ID card to use your meal plan with no exceptions.
Can I get a refund on any portion of my flex dollars if I do not use them?
You must use your flex dollars within the semester they are purchased as you will not be refunded unused dollars. There are several retail outlets to use your flex dollars in addition to Hopper Dining Hall.
What if I have more questions?
Call 256-782-7242 for the dining hall office, or email us at bkey@jsu.edu . Our office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.
