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University of South Dakota - Campus Dining - College ProwlerCollege Prowler2.69

Campus Dining

C+
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Average Meal Plan Cost $3120 per year
Freshman Meal Plan Required? Yes
Student Favorites
  • Charlie's
  • The pizza station in Lacotah

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Honestly, it is probably better than lunch at your local high school, but no one would attempt to put USD dining and Applebee’s in the same category. In fact, many students complain about the taste, variety, and price of campus food. Fountain beverages are overpriced compared to surrounding convenience stores, and most cafés have lower prices than USD’s Aramark Food Service. However, you can argue all you want—nothing will change.

Students living on campus need to watch their Flex Money, which is money used for food bought anywhere outside the Commons Dining Hall in the North Complex. If used too much, you will run out of Flex Money before the semester ends. In addition, unless you’re an athlete or big eater, you will probably want the most Flex Money possible compared to Commons meals on your food plan. Flex Money can be used anywhere in the CSC, for most pop machines on campus, and in the Speed Bump in the North Complex. Students living off campus can purchase Coyote Cash, turning their ID card into a pre-paid credit card. This comes in handy for anyone eating daily on campus or for students who can convince their parents to put money on their card. Coyote Cash can also be used at some businesses off campus, too, including a few gas stations, Pizza Hut, and Little Italy’s.

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Campus Dining at University of South Dakota

AmandaJanssen

'14

Criminal Justice and Corrections

3.5
B

Satisfactory

Campus dining is satisfactory. There enough choices to have healthy options, a pretty good variety, but it's ridiculously expensive. If I was not REQUIRED to purchase a meal plan I WOULD NOT eat meals on campus.

Jan 18, 2012

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Campus Dining at University of South Dakota

elsolberg

'14

Social Work and Youth Services

3.5
B

Good but Not Stellar

The fact that freshman have to buy such a huge meal plan is ridiculous. It would be better if they could have more flex.

Mar 11, 2011

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Campus Dining at University of South Dakota

SaraA

'14

Biology

4.2
A-

MUC Is Best!

The MUC is by far the best place to go grab a bite to eat. The Commons in North Complex is not all that bad, but it does get repetitive when you eat there every day. If you want variety, definitely head to the MUC where you can find yourself some great coffee and a great little complex of different areas to eat.

Jan 18, 2011

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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

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24-Hour Dining None
Off-Campus Places to Use Flex Money None
Did You Know?

Students living on campus have the option of different meal plans, offering different amounts of Flex Money. Flex Money can be used to buy food and beverages at most campus locations.

In addition, students not living on campus can purchase Coyote Cash, which is used just like Flex Money. Coyote Cash is also accepted at some restaurants and gas stations in town, including Pizza Hut, Little Italy’s, and Coyote Convenience.

Dining Halls & Campus RestaurantsWhat's This?

The Beede Bump
Location: Beede Lounge
Food: Convenience items
Hours: Monday–Saturday 8 a.m.–9 p.m.

Charlie’s
Location: Coyote Student Center
Food: Breakfast, grill, pizza, subs
Hours: Monday–Friday 6 a.m.–10 a.m., 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

Commons Dining Hall
Location: North Complex
Food: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Hours: Monday–Sunday 6 a.m.–10 a.m., 11 a.m.–2 p.m., 5 p.m.–7 p.m.

Lacotah Hall
Location: Coyote Student Center
Food: Chinese, grill, hot entrees, pizza, salad bar
Hours: Monday–Friday 11 a.m.–2 p.m., 5 p.m.–7 p.m.

The Speed Bump
Location: North Complex
Food: Convenience items
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 p.m.–10 p.m.

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