Meal Plans

The University of Missouri-St. Louis requires that each student living in Oak Hall must have a meal plan during the Fall and Spring semesters. The mandatory meal plan is the Oak Hall Plan, but students may choose to upgrade.

The meal plans can be used at a variety of locations on both North and South Campus, including the Nosh, Gather Coffee and Oak C-Store.

*Students with food allergies or medical dietary concerns should contact Residential Life and Housing to discuss potential meal plan options. Please be prepared to provide documentation of allergy or medical dietary concern.

To change your meal plan option, please complete the Meal Plan Change Request form in the Housing Portal under 'Forms & Resources'. This can only be done in the first two weeks of the current semester. After the first two weeks, only requests to add more dollars will be accepted.   

The Nosh

Located in the Millennium Student Center on North Campus, The Nosh is an à la carte dining option.

  • Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Gather Coffee

Located in the Millennium Student Center on North Campus, Gather Coffee is cafe featuring Kaldi's coffee and assorted meal options.

  • Monday - Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
  • Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Catalyst Cafe

Located in the Science Learning Building on North Campus, Catalyst Cafe is grab and go market concept for quick bites on the go.

  • Monday - Thursday: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  • Friday: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.


Menu information, hours of operation, and other information can be found at UMSL Dining or by calling (314) 516-6619.

Meal Plan Options for the 2025-2026 Academic Year

Meal Plan Type

 Semester Cost

 Academic Year Cost

 Oak Hall Plan

 $2,230

$4,460

Oak Hall +  

 $2,550

$5,100

Oak Hall Basic  

 $2,000

$4,000

Oak Hall Mini  

 $1,645

$3,290

Oak Hall Basic: Eligibility limited to returning and new transfer students only.  

Oak Hall Mini: Eligibility limited to active athletes and University Meadows students only.