Dining & Catering

The University's Dining Service is located in the Howard P. Rawlings Residence Hall. While this dining hall primarily serves residential students and commuting students, faculty and staff are encouraged to utilize this facility as well. Meals are offered at very reasonable prices and meals are both varied and well prepared.

Meal plans are mandatory for resident students and are optional for other students living off-campus. University students have three meal plan options from which to choose from: 19 meal, 14 meal, or 10 meal. The 10 meal plan is available only to Argonne residents and off-campus students. Commuter students may select any meal plan option or 60 meals per semester.

A "Dining at Morgan" brochure, providing more information about the University's meal plans, is available at the Rawlings Dining facility.

The Canteen
In the Canteen, the University's Dining Service also offers a "la carte" food selection for students, faculty and staff, to include popular branded concepts such as SUBWAY deli, Chick-fil-A and Krispy Kreme donuts. The Canteen is located on the second floor of the McKeldin Center and its hours of operation are as follows:

Hours of Operations - Summer Session
Monday - Friday
7:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.

Students, faculty and staff can use their Bear Necessity Card to make Canteen purchases. Any purchase that exceeds the available balance in the BNC can be paid for in cash.

The Helen Roberts Faculty/Staff Dining Room

The re-opening of the Helen Roberts Faculty/Staff Dining Room is the culmination of a long and patient wait. It is a place of retreat where for a few brief minutes; faculty and staff can enjoy a delicious meal in a tranquil setting. Although nestled in an out-of-the-ordinary environment, the location boasts one of the most breathtaking views of the campus.

Named appropriately after Helen “Mom” Roberts, former Dean of Food Services and a highly respected chef, the dining room speaks to the legacy of love and commitment which she fostered. Not only will the Helen Roberts Dining Room provide a brief respite with affordable prices and culinary delights, as a unique added feature, you will also be able to enjoy glimpses of Morgan’s art collection as it is displayed on a rotating basis.

You will be able to enjoy lunch Monday through Friday from the hours 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Dining Room is located on the 4th floor of Spencer Hall. The best access route is the elevator from the first or ground floor of Spencer Hall to the fourth floor.

You will be able to use cash, VISA, Master Card and the official University Bear Necessity Card, when it is used as a debit card.

“Escape to a Rooftop Experience!”

Other Exciting Retail Operations
The C-Store or Convenience Store, located in the lobby of Blount Residential Towers, offers a variety of convenient food items such as pizza, fresh salads, Jamaican meat pies, hot dogs and pre-packaged foods. "Grab-n-go" breakfast and lunch items can be purchased from kiosks located in the lobbies of the Montebello Complex and Schaefer Engineering Building.

Catering Services
Morgan State University, through a University contractor, offers catering services for University and/or private functions at very competitive prices. All catering functions are coordinated through the University Reservationist in the McKeldin Center, Room 310.
Any catering activity that utilizes University funds must be scheduled 2-3 weeks in advance to provide sufficient time to obtain proper approval. As applicable, please provide one of the following to the McKeldin Center Fiscal Office:

• BB-4
• Foundation and Fund Request Form
• Check/Cash

Catering services will not be provided until one of the aforementioned approved documents has been provided.

Please note that, in general, expenditures to provide meals to State employees during normal working hours are prohibited.

Vending
Vending machines are located in buildings throughout the campus for the use and convenience of the campus community and visitors. Any malfunctioning machines should be reported to the Business and Auxiliary Services administrative office.