Dining Information

JaxCash

  • Required for freshmen and sophomore students taking 6 or more credit hours of in person or hybrid classes and who do not have a meal plan.
  • University fee of $302.50 assessed for fall and spring semesters
  • May be used at all on-campus dining locations
  • Funds roll over from term to term per academic year (Fall > Spring > Summer)

JaxCash Exemption Form

(The JaxCash exemption form will be available Nov. 17, 2023 - January 10, 2024 at 4 pm)

CockyBucks

  • Optional dollars available for purchase and will be added to the students JCard
  • $50 minimum deposit required
  • May be used at all on-campus dining locations in addition to off-campus eateries such as Mason's BBQ and Struts of Jacksonville
  • Funds roll over from term to term until cardholder graduates or leaves JSU
  • May be purchased on your MyJaxState portal under the Dining

Meal Plans with Flex Dollars

  • Residential and Commuter meal plans are available
  • Meal plans include meal swipes to be used at Jack Hopper Dining Hall
  • Flex dollars can be used at all on-campus food locations
  • Voluntary flex plans are available for commuters
  • Weekly meal plans run Monday-Sunday and do not roll over to following week
  • Block meal plans must be used within the semester they are purchased
  • JSU housing residents select a meal plan option on the JSU Campus Dining page
  • May be purchased on your MyJaxState portal under ID Card Management
dining payment options

Dining FAQs

To select your meal plan, visit dining.jsu.edu. In the menu bar, select “Meal Plan Selection Form”, fill out and submit the form.

Meal swipes stay within the week or semester, according on which plan is selected. Flex dollars roll over from fall to spring to summer.

The resident dining plan is $1,947 per semester and is automatically charged to your JSU student account if you are living on campus. Visit MyJaxState and select "View Account/Make Payment" to see your balance.

Visit MyJaxState and select "Dining One Stop for Purchasing, Balances, and History" under the Campus Life tab. From there, select "Balances" to see your balances for meals, flex dollars, and Jax Cash.

There are some scholarships that can be used towards meal plan charges. Students who have a scholarship that can be used towards meal plan charges will need to complete the Eligible Scholarship Disbursement form located on the Sodexo Website. To see if you have an eligible scholarship, please email scholarships@jsu.edu

Any student that is interested in having a meal plan who lives off-campus or commutes may purchase a meal plan on the Sodexo Website. If you have additional funds on your MyJaxState account that you would like to use towards the purchase of a meal plan, please complete the Financial Aid Meal Voucher form located on the Sodexo Website.

Flex is available for use on Friday, August 11, 2023. Meal swipes are available on a limited basis Monday, August 14th – Wednesday, August 16th. Full meal plan access begins on Thursday, August 17, 2023.

  • JaxCash will be available for use on the first day of class.
  • JaxCash is required for all freshman and sophomore students taking 6 or more credit hours of in-person or hybrid classes who do not reside in on-campus housing.
  • A University fee of $302.50 assessed at the beginning of fall and spring semesters. The $302.50 (with tax) charge on a student account equates to $275.00 to be used at any on-campus dining location.
  • Funds roll over from term to term per academic year (Fall>Spring>Summer)

  • All TMB Food Court Vendors
  • Jack Hopper Dining Hall
  • Virtual Dining Options (Mr. Beast Burger, Buddy V’s Cakes, Mariah Carey’s Cookies, Pardon My Cheesesteak)
  • We Proudly Serve
  • WOW!

  • Cocky Bucks are optional dollars available for purchase to all that possess a JCard.
  • $50 minimum deposit required to activate
  • May be used at all on-campus dining locations in addition to off-campus eateries such as Mason’s BBQ and Struts of Jacksonville
  • Funds roll over from term to term until cardholder graduates or leaves JSU

Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 unused Cocky Bucks will be refunded to student accounts after August 4, 2023.

Flex dollars are a declining balance, very similar to a debit card. Flex dollars can be used at any on-campus dining location:

  • Jack Hopper Dining Hall
  • WOW American Eats
  • Cocky’s Kitchen (Mr. Beast Burger, Pardon My Cheesesteak, Mariah’s Cookies, Buddy V’s Cake Slice)
  • We Proudly Serve (Houston Cole Library, Merrill Hall, South Campus)
  • Boar’s Head Deli (Merrill Hall, South Campus)
  • Chick-fil-A, Mein Bowl
  • Freshens

Student meal swipes can be used at Jack Hopper Dining Hall and on select menu items at WOW American Eats.

Faculty and staff will purchase their meal plan online through your MyJaxState under Dining.

Yes, Jack Hopper Dining Hall offers a Togo program for a semesterly one-time fee. Also, utilize the Everyday app for order ahead and delivery options at most on-campus retail locations.

Visit the JSU Dining Website and download the Everyday App for up-to-date dining hours and menus.