Campus Housing and Dining Services

Two students share a hammock. One student reads a book while the other student is using a laptop.

 

Housing options

Make your home on campus

Live like a Bear! Make friends, make better grades and make it to class on time. On-campus housing at MSU gives you so many advantages.

Anyone can live in our nine residence halls, which offer both community and suite-style living. We also have two apartment buildings for students who have completed 27 or more credit hours. 

Why should I live on campus?

Bears living in campus housing: 

  • Have better GPAs than their off-campus peers. 
  • Are more likely to return to school the next year. 
  • Are more likely to graduate within six years.

 Two students in a residence hall. One student is reading a book on her bed and another student is studying on her laptop.

Students playing a game of pool during Bear Bash.
Living-Learning Communities
You can live, study and socialize with other Bears who have something in common with you, such as academic major or personal interests.

What are my dining options?

Grab a snack or sit down for a meal.  

You can choose from: 

  • Three full-service dining centers. 
  • A food court in the Plaster Student Union with national and local restaurants. 
  • Grab-and-go locations and convenience stores for coffee, bagels, snacks and more.

 Three students laugh while eating a meal at Blair-Shannon Dining Center.

Kelly Sego stands beside a "Happy Birthday" sign during Missouri State's birthday celebration.
A day in the life of a Bear

She is a finance major in her senior year at Missouri State.

Her involvement on campus includes:

  • Swimming and diving team
  • Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)