University Dining Services

If you have a friend or relative visiting you, you may pay for their meals using your three complimentary guest meal passes (per semester on the 14 Meals Per Week, 160 Meals Per Semester, and Anytime plans). You may also use Dining Dollars, cash, check, or credit/debit to pay for guest meals.

In-Room Meals

If you are sick and not able to go to the dining center, you may contact the Dining Services Manager to allow another student to obtain a To-Go meal for you. Please call (507) 389-1513 to make arrangements.

MavCARD Replacement

If your MavCARD is lost or stolen, contact the MavCARD Office immediately to obtain a replacement card. Contact University Dining Services at CSU 007 for a temporary meal pass.

Meal Periods

Meal periods are defined as:

Breakfast: Monday - Friday 7 a m - 9:30 a m

Brunch: Saturday - Sunday 10 a m - 2 p m

Lunch: Monday - Friday 11 a m - 2 p m

Dinner: Monday - Thursday 4 p m - 9 p m

Dinner: Friday - Saturday 4 p m - 8 p m

Dinner: Sunday 4 p m - 9 p m

Dining Dollars are not subject to meal period limitations and may be used at any dining venue any time. Students on the 14 Meals Per Week, 160 Meals Per Semester, or AnyTime plan may take one to-go meal out of the dining center during any one meal period.

With all meal plans, meals are not transferable to other people. You and you alone may eat your meals. Board rates are established on the premise that the average student will only attend a certain percentage of actual meals available. If these meals were transferable, the cost of the meal plans would increase considerably to compensate for the increased attendance. Contact University Dining Services at 507389-2613 for more information.

Meal Plans

Each meal plan has two components: meals and Dining Dollars. Meal plans determine the number of meals available at the University Dining Center for the week or semester. Dining Dollars are like having a prepaid debit account on your MavCARD that can be used at any University Dining Services location on campus.

Anytime

Unlimited Dine-In Access/Includes 100 Dining Dollars Per Semester. This meal plan allows you unlimited access to the University Dining Center. The $100 per semester in Dining Dollars can be utilized at any University Dining Services location on campus. These Dining Dollars carry over from Fall Semester to Spring Semester. Dining Dollars not used by the end of the Spring Semester will be forfeited.

The Anytime plan is the closest thing to having your own kitchen. Stop by at 11:30 a m for a quick lunch on your way to class, return for a mid-afternoon snack, and stop by again for a soda before dinner begins with this ultra-flexible meal plan. You can also choose, instead, to bring your meal back to your room or class with a provided to-go container once per meal period. Students living on the main campus (Crawford, McElroy, Julia Sears, and Preska) who do not choose a meal plan by the deadline will default to the AnyTime plan.

14 Meals Per Week

Includes 200 Dining Dollars Per Semester /To-Go Option/ 3 Guest Meals per Semester

The plan begins with Saturday’s brunch of each week. The $200 per semester in Dining Dollars can be utilized at any University Dining Services location on campus. Dining Dollars carry over from Fall Semester to Spring Semester. Dining Dollars not used by the end of the Spring Semester will be forfeited.

The 14 Meals Per Week plan appeals to a student who may only eat two meals each day or those who want to eat all of their meals during the class week. You can choose, instead, to bring your meal back to your room or class with a provided to-go container.