Mississippi State University is committed to providing its students with a comprehensive educational experience. The University has determined that for most first year students, on-campus dining has numerous educational, social, and dietary benefits. In recognition of the value of the living-learning experience, Mississippi State University will be requiring freshman students starting Fall 2008 to participate in on-campus meal plans.  All transfer students and upper-class students are not required to purchase a meal plan. Please note that you will be able to make adjustments to your required meal plan the first two weeks of the Fall semester of 2009.  Until then, please contact the MSU Dining Services @ 662-325-7120 if you have questions.

Benefits of First Year Meal Plans

Meeting New Friends...Dining Halls are great social centers

Convenience...All on-campus dining locations are close to resident halls and academic buildings

Value…Meal Plans are sold at a discount and cost less than similar off campus restaurants

An Advantage...Studies of college students across the nation consistently show that students who eat and live on campus are more involved, have higher grade point averages and are more likely to graduate than students living at home or off campus.

What are my options?

Freshman Resident Plans
Ultimate* - featuring Unlimited meals per semester, $100 Flex Dollars
Average weekly meals = Unlimited           Price: $1,196 per semester

Gold 220 - featuring 220 meals per semester, $150 Flex Dollars
Average weekly meals = 14                      Price: 1,196 per semester

Silver 160 - featuring 160 meals per semester, $200 Flex Dollars
Average weekly meals = 10                      Price: 1,196 per semester

*When enrolled, MSU will choose the Ultimate Meal Plan for you.  If you possess dining needs that do not warrant the Ultimate Meal Plan, you will have the option of changing to a different meal plan the first two weeks of the Fall semester of 2009.

*If your student pledges a Greek organization with a meal plan, they will be converted to our Greek plan, which is 50 Block meals and $300 in Flex Dollars.  This plan will supplement their Sorority/Fraternity meal plan. 

Block meals:  Meal swipes at Marketplace at Perry & RFoC at Templeton

Flex Dollars:  Bonus dollars for retail locations- Union Food Court, Burger King, State Fountain    Bakery, C3 convenience stores, Village Pizza, Pegasus Dining, & Einstein's Bagels
 

Upperclassmen and Voluntary Plans
Ultimate - featuring Unlimited meals per semester, $100 Flex Dollars
Average weekly meals = Unlimited     Price: 1,196 per semester

Gold 220 - featuring 220 meals per semester, $150 Flex Dollars
Average weekly meals = 14                    Price: 1,196 per semester

Silver 160 - featuring 160 meals per semester, $200 Flex Dollars
Average weekly meals = 10                      Price: 1,196 per semester
 
Bronze 80 - featuring 80 meals per semester, $465 Flex Dollars
Average weekly meals = 5                       Price: 1,066 per semester

Greek Plan - featuring 50 Block Meals and $300 in Flex Dollars - $650 per semester

*NEW* Campus Connector - featuring 60 Block meals and $100 Flex Dollars- only $500 per semester!

Flex Plan
Flex - featuring $300 Flex Dollars, $300