First-Year Meal Plans

First-year Blue Jays have the choice of a few meal plans based on their housing accommodations. These plans were created to help ease the transition from home to the Hopkins Nest and to allow you to focus on the classroom and community building and not on washing dishes and cooking your own meals. First-year meal plans are created to work best at Hopkins Café, but can also be accepted at Nolan’s located in Scott-Bates Commons (formerly Charles Commons) and the Meals-in-a-Minute (MIM) program at the Charles Street Market.

Available Plans For 2025-2026 First-Year Blue Jays living in AMR I, II and III A or B, Wolman Hall and McCoy:

Meal plans are required for all students living in University Housing, below are the options for First-Year Blue Jays.

Anytime Meal Plan

The Anytime meal plan is designed to allow Blue Jays to access Hopkins Café or Nolan’s on 33rd any time that they want. There are no limits to the number of dine-in swipes for this plan at Hopkins Café and Nolan’s on 33rd. You can also use them for Meals-in-a-Minute at Charles Street Market or meal exchange for dinner at Levering Kitchens.

  • This plan includes $350 Dining Dollars per semester and 2 guest swipes.
  • This plan is great if you:
    • want complete access for a full meal or the ability to just stop in for a coffee or a snack anytime.
    • eat smaller meals multiple times a day
    • do not want to “plan” when you are coming to the cafe
    • like to recover with a snack after the gym or sports team practice

Cost: $4678 per semester (pricing is not confirmed and could change)

21 Meals Per Week

The 21 Meals Per Week plan provides Blue Jays the ability to dine 21 times a week, up to four times a day at the Hopkins Café or at Nolan’s on 33rd and you can use them for Meals-in-a-Minute at Charles Street Market or meal exchange for dinner at Levering Kitchens.

  • This plan also includes $200 Dining Dollars per semester and 2 guest swipes.
  • This plan is great if you:
    • like to eat the standard three meals a day
    • enjoy preparing snacks in your room
    • plan to be on campus most of the semester

Cost: $4,276 per semester (pricing is not confirmed and could change)

14 Meals Per Week

The 14 Meals Per Week plan provides Blue Jays the ability to dine 14 times a week, up to four times a day at the Hopkins Café or at Nolan’s on 33rd and you can use them for Meals-in-a-Minute at Charles Street Market or meal exchange for dinner at Levering Kitchens.

  • This plan also includes $500 Dining Dollars per semester and 2 guest swipes.
  • This plan is great if you:
    • are a lite eater
    • like to cook in your room or residence hall
    • plan to travel or visit home frequently

Cost: $4,276 per semester (pricing is not confirmed and could change)

Meal Plan prices are subject to change upon approval of JHU Administration.