New Student Passport Adventure Offers Eligible Students Chance to Win $200 Flex

The best way for First-Year and New Transfer students to explore our program is with the Columbia Dining Passport Program. Check in at all locations between September 4 and 30 for a chance to win $200 Flex!

August 04, 2026

Here's How It Works:

  1. Scan the Passport QR code at the cashier station of every dining hall or food truck and enter your name to virtually "check-in."
  2. Visit all dining halls and food trucks between September 4 and 30.
    • This includes: Chef Don's Pizza Pi, Chef Mike's Sub Shop, Grace Dodge, Faculty House 2nd Floor, Faculty House 4th Floor, Ferris, JJ's Place, Johnny's Food Truck, John Jay, and the Fac Shack.
  3. Students who visit all locations will be automatically entered into a drawing to win $200 Flex!

The Grand Prize:

One lucky student who completes their passport will be randomly selected to win $200 Flex.

More Chances to Win:

The first 100 students to complete their passport will receive limited edition Dining swag. 

T-shirt winners will be contacted in October. 

Complete the Mini Goals:

Here's how you can win more prizes and swag:

  • The Food Truck Explorer: September 14-18
    • Be among the first 50 students to visit both the Fac Shack and Johnny's Food Truck between September 14-18
  • The Campus Conqueror: September 21-25
    • Be among the first 50 students to visit Chef Mike's and Chef Don's between September 21-25
  • The Trailblazing Adventurer: September 28-30
    • Be among the first 50 to visit Grace Dodge between September 28-30

In order to qualify for prizes, students must complete the mini goals within the associated timeframes. 

Mini goal winners will be contacted the week after the mini goal ends. 

Eligibility

This program is only available to First-Year and New Transfer Students.