The idea of living well is infused through the New College of Florida dining experience. When you step into our dining locations, you will see it in our locally sourced ingredients, our fresh and flavorful menus, our emphasis on scratch-prepared foods, and our friendly and personal service.
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Dining Locations & Hours for Summer Term (June 1 – July 10, 2026)
| Hamilton Dining Hall |
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| Monday to Friday Hours: Brunch: 10:30am – 12:30pm Dinner: 5:00pm – 7:00pm Saturday and Sunday Hours: Brunch: 10:30am – 12:30pm Dinner: 5:00pm – 7:00pm |
| Hamilton Dining Hall U-Cook |
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| Closed During The Summer |
| Social Roast Coffee |
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| Closed During The Summer |
| Barn by the Bay Cafe |
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| Closed During The Summer |
The New College Meal Plan Experience
Research from the University of Oxford confirms that mealtime is much more than sustenance for the body. In fact, “New research from the University of Oxford has revealed that the more often people eat with others, the more likely they are to feel happy and satisfied with their lives. Using data from a national survey by The Big Lunch, the researchers looked at the link between social eating and an individual’s happiness, the number of friends they have, their connection to their community, and overall satisfaction with life. The results suggest that communal eating increases social bonding and feelings of well being, and enhances one’s sense of contentedness and embedding within the community.”
New College is designated by state law as a residential liberal arts honors college. As such, college regulations require students to live on campus for the first two years of attendance. Students are strongly encouraged to continue to reside on campus during all four years while attending the college to maximize the New College experience.
Living away from home for the first time is an exciting opportunity in any student’s life. The experience is filled with opportunities for growth and development. Just as learning to live with roommates and engaging with them in late night conversations about life promotes personal growth, conversations around the lunch and dinner table become a huge part of the social experience and growth during the college experience.
While taking meals on campus may seem inconvenient at times to students who are granted exemptions from the residency requirement, meals represent an important element of the New College experience. Many alumni comment about how fondly they look back on mealtime as some of their most memorable times at New College. Participating in the meal plan is designed to encourage eating meals with fellow students and is required of all our students during their time at New College, except during the January ISP where off campus and fourth year students are exempt. The College works diligently to provide tremendous value to our students for the cost of the meal plan while providing myriad options for nutritious and delicious meals.
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Meal Plan Options for Summer Term 2026
Summer All Access – Unlimited dining per swipe at Hamilton Dining Hall for Brunch and Dinner 7 days a week.
Meal Plan Options for the Fall 2026-2027 Academic Year
*Meal plan pricing is subject to approval by the Board of Trustees on June 30, 2026.
| On Campus Residential Meal Plan – All You Care to Eat meal plan. – Unlimited meal swipes per semester to use at Hamilton Dining Hall and the u-cook Kitchen – $400 Dining Dollars per semester – 10 Free Guest Meals to use on your friends or family – This is the default meal plan for residential students and it is available to commuter students – Early morning and late-night access with unlimited swipes at the u-cook Kitchen Cost: $2,468 Per Semester |
ISP All Access Meal Plan – $579
- Two meal periods per day at the Hamilton Dining Hall: Brunch and Dinner in January for ISP
- Unlimited meal swipes at both the Hamilton Dining Hall and the u-cook Kitchen.
- Available to residential and commuter students but required for on-campus students.
The Commuter meal plan options are not available to Residential students living on campus.
- All Access plus $75 Dining Dollars and unlimited swipes at Hamilton Cafe and the u-cook Kitchen. Monday – Friday only, +$75 Dining Dollars per semester. $1,780 per semester. This can be selected by reaching out to [email protected].
- 100 Block plus $200 Dining Dollars – 100 meal swipes per semester that can be used at Hamilton Cafe and/or the U-Cook Kitchen, + $200 Dining Dollars per semester. $1,062 per semester. (This is the default commuter meal plan).
Meal swipes do not roll over but expire at the end of the term.
Dining dollars roll over from Fall to Spring and then expire at the end of the academic year.
Additional Dining Dollars are available for purchase all year!
Meal Plan Accommodations
Students may require residential and/or meal plan accommodations in order to fully participate in campus life. Meal plan accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis and must be submitted before the second week of the semester if the accommodation is to be in effect for that semester and going forward.
Students should first complete the Dietary Request Form regarding their specific dietary needs. The Dining, Nutrition, and Accessibility (DNA) committee will review requests with the focus on accommodating the students’ dietary needs. A committee member will respond to your request within five business days. (Note: Medical documentation that verifies a disability and includes specific dietary restrictions that relate to the student’s disability may be required in order to determine eligibility for an accommodation.)
Meet Your Dietitian
Need assistance with special dietary needs, or have questions about the meal plan or dining options? Tori Braun, R.D., our Director of Food and Nutrition Services, is here to help.
If you would like to schedule an appointment with Tori, please email her your name, phone number, and availability.
Tori Braun, RD
[email protected]
941-487-4251