How to add Dining Dollars

A dollar-for-dollar, tax-free declining balance account accessed through your CUID. It rolls over year to year and expires upon graduation. Currently, all enrolled students of Columbia University can use it.

How to add Dining Dollars

Columbia students may add money onto their accounts through Columbia Student Services Online (SSOL)

1. Navigate to Columbia Student Services Online (SSOL).
2. Log in to SSOL (Student Services OnLine) with your UNI and password.
3. Scroll down on the screen you are redirected to and click “FlexAccount and Dining Dollars,” located under the heading of “Columbia Card”.
4. Scroll down on the screen you are redirected to and click "Dining Dollars Deposit Request," located in the "Dining Dollars" section.
5. Enter in the amount you would like to add and click continue.
6. The amount you have requested to be deposited will appear on your next Columbia E-Bill.

Alternatively, Columbia students may add money to their Dining Dollars at the Hartley Hospitality Desk in Hartley Hall.

Where to use Dining Dollars

Dining Dollars can be used at the on-campus dining locations, including John Jay Dining Hall, Ferris Booth Commons, and JJ's Place.