Terms and Conditions: FALL 2025 – SPRING 2026
All funds and plans purchased for use from MSU Dining are for the personal use of the owner of the account or plan only and are non-transferable. MSU Dining funds and plans cannot be used as a gift card or gift certificate. Except as otherwise expressly stated in these terms, all MSU Dining funds and plans are non-refundable and will expire at the earlier of the last day of enrollment or employment, as applicable, or the last day of the current semester.
The Weekly 21, Weekly 14, Weekly 7, Block 60, Block 30, and Dawg Dollars Plans are non-refundable. Unused Block Meals from Block 60 and Block 30 plans expire at the end of each semester. Weekly 21, Weekly 14, and Weekly 7 meals reset each Sunday and do not roll over week to week.
Dawg Dollars Policy
All full-time undergraduate students under the age of 25 will be automatically enrolled in $300 Dawg Dollars per semester. Dawg Dollars roll over semester to semester and year to year and may be requested as a refund upon graduation.
Dawg Dollars may be used at any MSU Dining location and may also be used to treat friends or family. Dawg Dollars cannot be used as a gift card or gift certificate.
Refund Policy
All website purchases are considered final. Exceptions will be made for processing errors. All refunds for processing errors will be returned to the original form of payment.
MEAL PLAN CONTRACT
All meal plans are a two-semester commitment (Fall 2025 and Spring 2026). For your convenience, the meal plan you select for the fall semester will automatically renew for the spring semester.
Should you wish to make changes to your meal plan, you must visit the MSU Dining Office to complete a Meal Plan Change Form during the first two weeks of the semester. No changes will be made after the grace period.
Your MSU Student ID card, which serves as your meal card, is required for all transactions. If your MSU Student ID is lost or stolen, report it immediately to the Campus Card Office or the University Police Department. Replacement cards require a $30 fee. The Campus Card Office can be reached at 662-325-3387.
FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE
Mississippi State University requires all first-time freshmen to have a meal plan. Meal plans promote academic success and help students build community through shared dining experiences.
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Incoming first-time freshmen are automatically enrolled in the Weekly 21 Meal Plan when they register for Housing.
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Freshmen may switch to the Weekly 14 Meal Plan within the first two weeks of each semester.
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Freshmen who pledge a fraternity or sorority with an in-house meal program may also select the Weekly 7 Meal Plan if they prefer.
TRANSFER/UPPERCLASSMEN
Upperclassmen and transfer students may choose from any of the six available meal plans:
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Weekly 21
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Weekly 14
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Weekly 7
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Block 60
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Block 30
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Dawg Dollars Plan
PAYMENT PROVISIONS
Meal Plans may be charged to your Student Account with payment due in accordance with the University’s payment deadlines.
Meal Plans may also be purchased online with a credit/debit card or with cash/check in person at the MSU Dining Office.
Charges for the selected meal plan will be applied once in the fall and again in the spring unless paid in full at the time of purchase.
GRACE PERIOD
A grace period is provided each semester during which you may change your meal plan to another plan within your eligible tier. The grace period is the first two weeks of each semester. All changes must be made in person at the MSU Dining Office.
Designated Tiers:
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Freshmen – Weekly 21 or Weekly 14
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Freshmen who pledge Greek – Weekly 21, Weekly 14, or Weekly 7
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Upperclassmen – Any plan (Weekly, Block, or Dawg Dollars)
CANCELLATION POLICY
If you will not be enrolled at Mississippi State University, you may request to cancel your meal plan by emailing msudining@aramark.com.
If you are enrolled and wish to appeal your meal plan requirement, please complete the Meal Plan Appeal Form at: https://w.msstate.edu/dining/contract_appeals/.
All cancellations and appeals are subject to review and decision by the MSU Dining Committee. Non-payment does not cancel your meal plan.
PROMOTIONS
Promotions are not transferable and are not redeemable for cash, gift cards, credit, or toward previous purchases. Other exclusions may apply. Void where prohibited. Additional restrictions may apply. Aramark reserves the right to cancel or modify any promotion or offer at any time. Refer to each promotion’s materials for specific details, instructions, and requirements.
