I don't have any real advice as far as it being a dining hall (is it buffet style, do you have a salad bar, etc.?).
I'd try to use a smaller plate if they have one and then make at least 2/3rds of the plate veggies and salad with a little room for protein. I was always taught that meat/chicken/fish should be about the size of a deck of cards for a portion size so that will give you about 4oz. Also, if they have apples or pears you can take for snacks later do it! I don't want you to deprive yourself but at least if you decide to have a slice of pizza in your dorm, it can be the slice of pizza and an apple instead of 2 slices of pizza!
I wish you lots of luck and commend you for taking these steps to learn while you are young. I never believed everyone when they said my weight would catch up with me as I got older. They were right!!!
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