Posted March 2025: Culinary Services has an important update regarding campus dining to share with you. Starting Monday, May 5, 2025, the price of faculty/staff and off-campus student dining plans (block plan) and public dining rates will increase by $0.50 per meal.
Public Dining Rates:
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Posted March 2025 - Beginning in the fall semester of 2025, Culinary Services will implement operational changes for Thrive at Owen and The Vista at Shaw to optimize resources and improve service efficiency.
Posted Feb. 2025 - Exciting news from Culinary Services! Carlos Acevedo from MSU’s University Communications and Marketing team recently wrote an article spotlighting our talented Culinary Services chefs. In December 2024, the chefs competed to represent MSU at the prestigious NACUFS Midwest Regional Culinary Challenge in Duluth, Minnesota, which will be held March 18-20!
Culinary Services has a Sick Meal Pickup Arrangements process in place for unwell students. Students who are sick should not pick up their meals in person to avoid spreading illness to the campus community.
Below is a list of frequently asked questions. We hope this information assists you with preparing to dine on campus!
If you are looking for housing information, please visit liveon.msu.edu.
March 21, 2023
Contact: Cheryl Berry, berrych7@msu.edu
East Lansing, MI — Michigan State University (MSU) announces the integration of MSU Student Organic Farm with the Division of Student Life & Engagement. This move reflects the university’s commitment to providing students with opportunities for hands-on learning and engagement with sustainable agriculture.
Posted May 9, 2022 - Michigan State University (MSU) Culinary Services was recently recognized by three national publications.
Posted April 19, 2022 - Michigan State University (MSU) Culinary Services (CS) hosted a celebration recognizing 30 years of the Sparty’s brand Tuesday, March 15. Sparty’s mini-market locations across campus featured food and beverage samples provided by campus vendor partners, and special anniversary cookies from MSU Bakers, plus a special photo opportunity with Sparty, MSU’s iconic mascot, at Brody Hall.
November 2021 - The National Association of College and University Food Services (NACUFS) announced the grand prize winners for the 2020 Loyal E. Horton Dining Awards. During a virtual ceremony, MSU Culinary Services was awarded the Grand Prize for the Residential Dining Facility category! The university’s entry in this category recognizes the allergen-free dining hall Thrive at Owen Hall.
Sept. 1, 2021 - Michigan State University (MSU) Culinary Services introduced a new dining option on campus Sept. 1. Located in the STEM Teaching and Learning Facility, The Workshop offers a unique service model and menu, creating excitement and value for the campus community.