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 2008.  Until then, please contact the MSU Dining Services @ 662-325-0923 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: $1,150 per semester

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

Silver - featuring 160 meals per semester, $200 Flex Dollars
Average weekly meals = 10                      Price: 1,150 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  2008.
** If you would like to change your meal plan from the ultimate to another one shown above, please download this form and fax it to our office at (662) 325-7121 or drop by our office located at Marketplace at Perry.

 Freshman Meal Plan Change Form

Upperclassmen and Voluntary Plans
Ultimate - featuring Unlimited meals per semester, $100 Flex Dollars
Average weekly meals = Unlimited     Price: 1,150 per semester

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

Silver - featuring 160 meals per semester, $200 Flex Dollars
Average weekly meals = 10                      Price: 1,150  per semester
 
Bronze - featuring 80 meals per semester, $465 Flex Dollars
Average weekly meals = 5                       Price: 1,025 per semester

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

If you would like to purchase a voluntary meal plan, simply download our form and fax it to (662) 325-7121, or drop by our office located next to State Fountain Bakery.  Click here to upload form.  Voluntary Meal Plan Form