What is a Meal Plan?
A Meal Plan unlocks delicious meals, coffee, snacks, and more, at 20 locations across campus. Your Meal Plan includes Block Meals which are conveniently loaded onto your MSU Student ID Card. No need to carry additional cards or cash! You can add any amount of Dawg Dollars to your Meal Plan as well!
Block Meals
Block Meals give you access to our all-you-care-to-eat dining hall, Fresh Food Company, or to a set meal at McArthur Café, Perry-To-Go, and Perry Food Truck.
Dawg Dollars
Dawg Dollars are a dollar-for-dollar value and can be used at any dining location on campus, including food trucks within the MSU Dining Food Truck Program. Dawg Dollars can also be used at select athletic concession stands, Barnes & Noble Café, and more. For more information about Dawg Dollars, please visit the Dawg Dollars page. Visit our locations page for location information, including dining hall menus and hours of operation.
Meal Equivalency
Block Meals normally used at the dining halls can also be used once a day at our retail (Chick-fil-A, Subway, etc.) locations. Meal Equivalency Block Meals are equal to an $8 Retail Value.Meal Plan Benefits
With your meal plan, you receive many benefits and perks, including:
- Quality food made fresh by our culinary team, with a variety of menu options personalized the way you like
- Healthy choices available all across campus
- Special events with themed meals and exclusive offers for meal plan members
- Casual atmosphere with wifi, TVs, music and lounge-style seating—perfect for studying or hanging out with friends.
- Dedicated True Balance Allergen Friendly stations at Marketplace at Perry and Fresh Food Company
- To-go meals: simply request a to-go box when you swipe in at any of our dining halls
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