Dining plan options made for everyone. Select the dining plan option that most applies to you.
From soup and salad bar to the entrée of the day, students have a variety of options to accommodate their schedules.
We offer two entrées at lunch and dinner and a variety of side dishes to accompany the entrées. Pizza and pasta are also offered daily. We have a full salad bar that includes fresh fruits and vegetables and many delicious salads. The deli bar offers a variety of breads, meat, and cheese options. Breads, cereals, waffle bar, dessert station including a soft-serve ice cream, and more are all available in the Wildcat Dining Room.
Dine in or take out available in the Wildcat Express. Enjoy a burrito or bowl from TacoCat or one of the delicious burgers from Willie’s Burger Bar. Wild Grounds Coffee Shop can take care of all your caffeinated needs. If you don’t like coffee, we have smoothies, shakes, zingers, and fizz drinks.
If you need a meal on the run, stop into the Wildcat Dining room and pick up Grab N Go meal options. These are convenient for late night snacks while studying!
Let Dining Services do the shopping, meal preparation and clean-up for you so you have time to study, participate in campus activities, or relax and enjoy the experience.
Guidelines:
- All NDSCS dining plans are block plans.
- The total number of meals provided by the plan are for use during one semester only.
- Meals not utilized are forfeited and will not carry over to the next semester.
- All students living in a residential hall must carry a dining plan.
- First year students must carry a 160 or larger dining plan for the academic year.
- Returning students must carry an 80 or larger dining plan for the academic year.
- Returning students living off campus or in apartments/townhomes may purchase any dining plan for the academic year.
- Commuter students may purchase any dining plan.
- For students that will be off campus for internships, please stop into the Dining Services office to discuss options.
- Out-of-state students receive in-state tuition if they live on campus and carry the 160 or larger dining plan.
2025-2026 Dining Plans
| Dining Plan | Number of Meals per Week on Average | Cost per Semester | # of Guest/Parent Meals per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300* | 19 | $2,590 | 10 |
| 225* | 14 | $2,255 | 10 |
| 160** | 10 | $1,815 | 10 |
| 80*** | 5 | $985 | 5 |
Faculty and Staff Dining Plans
Take advantage of the variety and convenience provided by NDSCS Dining with a faculty/staff dining plan. From all-you-can-eat meals to quick and easy-to-go options, save yourself time and money with NDSCS Dining. Complete the payroll deduction for on the Intranet to sign up today.
Cash Prices at the Door
If you don't have a dining plan but want to enjoy everything our dining locations have to offer, you can simply pay at the door!
- Adult (11+): $13.00
- Child (4-10 yrs): $7.00
- Child (3 & Under): No Charge