Northern Lights Food Court

Enrolling in a meal plan is the most convenient way to eat at Northern. The Dining Hall’s central location makes it easy to access from anywhere on campus. MSU-Northern Dining Services offers 2 meal plans for MSUN students for the 2025-2026 school year! These plans offer all you can eat for dine in. 

Meal Plan A (Approximately 15 Meals/week)

Meal Plan B (Approximately 19 Meals/Week)

Meals swipes do not expire weekly; however they do expire at the end of the semester. No refund for unused swipes. 

Want a meal to go? 
First use your token and redeem a “To Go” sustainable container. Swipe for a to go meal and fill it up (each to go container is one swipe). Bring it back to exchange it for a clean container (please dispose of food from container before bringing back). 

  • All students living in Residence Hall housing are required to enroll in a meal plan.
  • Students MUST present their MSU-Northern Student ID to access the Dining Hall with a meal plan.
  • Meal plans are to only be used by and for the student to which they are assigned.
  • Meal plans are not transferrable and can only be used by you!
  • University Dining Services offers a convenient option for students looking for flexible, high-quality food experiences while attending MSU-Northern. There are three ways students can access meals in the Food Court on campus:
    • Students who enroll in the University meal plan will have unlimited access (during operating hours) to whatever is being served in the Food Court each time they swipe in.
    • A La Carte – Students not on meal plan and staff interested in using the Dining Hall can do so at any time and in any amount by visiting Business Services and adding money to their A La Carte Account.
    • Cash or Credit – Students can pay with cash or credit/debit cards at the door as well. Daily rates for breakfast, lunch, or dinner access to the Food Court are set each semester and posted at the entrance to the Food Court

Hours

Monday-Friday: 7am to 8pm*
       Breakfast: 7am-11:00am
            Lunch: 11:00am-5pm
           Dinner: 5pm-8pm (Last order is at 7:45pm)

Saturday-Sunday and designated holidays: 10am to 6pm*
           Brunch: 10am-1pm
           Dinner: 1pm-6pm (Last order is at 5:45pm)

*Please note: Meal service is not provided during academic breaks (Thanksgiving, Winter Break, Spring Break) and when the residence halls are closed.