Teachers College Dining Plan Billing & Rates FAQs

Everything you need to know about billing and rates before enrolling in a Columbia Dining Plan.

Billing & Rates Questions

Yes, your dining plan will be effective for the entire academic year or for as long as you are enrolled. Dining Plans cannot be cancelled.

You will only be billed for fall semester. Your plan is only effective while you are enrolled at Columbia.

Rates for plans vary. Review the dining plan options for more information.

Once you have enrolled in a plan, the charge will be posted to your Teachers College account. The same amount will be charged at the start of spring term provided you do not change plans.

Yes, but changes can only be submitted during the Dining Plan Change Period which typically runs for two weeks each semester. See our calendar for specific dates. Changes cannot be submitted outside of this period.

Please note: There is a $30 fee to change Dining Plans. We are unable to accept cancellations of Dining plans or offer refunds.

If you have questions about your Dining Plan, please email the Dining Services Manager, Rosie Fernandez, at [email protected].

Please contact our Dining Plan Manager, Rosie Fernandez, at [email protected].

Yes, students can purchase a meal with a credit card, Dining Dollars, or Flex at the following rates:

  • Breakfast: $12.75
  • Lunch: $17.00
  • Dinner and late-night: $18.00

More Resources & Information about Dining Plans