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Meal Plan Options

Meal plan Information for Atala Hall Residents

Important: Meal plans available through New College of Florida Dining are optional for Atala Hall residents and are managed entirely by NCF Dining. Meal plan charges cannot be paid through a USF student account.

New College of Florida Meal Plan Options & Dining Guide

Welcome! We’re excited to offer you our flexible dining options designed to fit your schedule, lifestyle, and appetite.

Here is everything you need to know to pick the best fit for your routine.

Fall and Spring Meal Plan Options
Please note:  Fall meal plans begin on August 10, 2026, and end on December 11, 2026.  

  1. Residential Meal Plan 
    • Includes: Unlimited meal swipes to use all week at Hamilton Dining Hall and the U-Cook Kitchen, plus $400 Dining Dollars per semester, and 10 guest meal swipes. Dining Dollars can be used at Barn by the Bay Cafe, Social Roast, and our dining options on the North Campus, including C-Store and the Hot Bar Window. 
    • Designed for on-campus residents who want daily, worry-free access to dining options. Offers the lowest cost per meal.
    • Cost: $2,468 per semester ($4,936 per year)
  2. Commuter All-Access Plan 
    • Includes: Unlimited meal swipes Monday- Friday to be used at Hamilton Dining Hall and the U-Cook Kitchen, plus $75 Dining Dollars per semester. Dining Dollars can be used at Barn by the Bay Cafe, Social Roast, and our dining options on the North Campus, including C-Store and the Hot Bar Window. 
    • Cost: $1,780 per semester ($3,560 per year)
  3.  Commuter 100 Block Plan 
    • Includes: 100 Meal Swipes + $200 Dining Dollars per semester. To be used at Hamilton Dining Hall and the U-Cook Kitchen, plus $200 Dining Dollars per semester. Dining Dollars can be used at Barn by the Bay Cafe, Social Roast, and our dining options on the North Campus, including C-Store and the Hot Bar Window.
    • Cost: $1,062 per semester ($2,124 per year) 

What Are "Dining Dollars"?

Dining Dollars work like a prepaid debit card attached directly to your student ID card.

  • Where to use them:  Use them at any of our dining spots or at the on-campus convenience store.
  • Flexibility: Perfect for grabbing a quick mid-day coffee, late-night snacks, or a retail meal when you don't feel like using a full dining hall swipe.
  •  Additional Dining Dollars may be purchased here!

Retail Dining & Campus Spots

We are constantly expanding your campus dining choices where you can use your Dining Dollars or Swipes

  • Brand-New Location at Atala Hall: Be sure to check out our new convenience store and hot bar featuring fresh, hot food options, as well as grab-and-go snacks, drinks, and everyday essentials with your Dining Dollars, or credit or debit cards.
  • Barn By the Bay Cafe: Use your Dining Dollars to purchase an acai bowl, a flatbread pizza, or a fresh-made breakfast sandwich, or grab a coffee creation from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., Monday - Friday.  This location also takes debit and credit cards.
  • Hamilton Dining Hall: Utilize your meal swipes to get fresh, all-you-care-to-eat meals served daily, with exciting options like the allergen-friendly True Balance, sizzling grill favorites, handcrafted pizza, crisp salads, and much more!
  • U-Cook Kitchen: U-Cook Kitchen is a fully customizable experience, turning students into chefs. The concept stocks an assortment of ready-to-cook proteins, vegetables, grains, and starches paired with sauces, aromatics, and seasonings. These ingredients are supplied alongside induction stoves, pans, blenders, and other tools to empower students to create their own snack or meal. Entrance to u-cook is one meal swipe and allows you to take one to-go vessel as you leave. Learn, create, and enjoy an interactive dining experience that YOU create!
  • Social Roast: Use your Dining Dollars at this location inside Hamilton Dining Hall, where we proudly serve Starbucks coffee and beverages, along with fresh-baked goods and light snacks. This location also takes credit and debit cards.

Ready to Pick Your Plan?

Use the following general payment link to pay for your meal plan for the fall:  Make Your NCF Payment

Once you click on the link, fill out the form, and under description, please note that you are a USF student and which meal plan you prefer.  Once the payment is received, we will add the meal plan to your account.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the plans or anything else, contact the NCF Dining Services Office at 941-487-4251 or at nutrition@ncf.edu.