Dining Services
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Dining Options

WMU Dining Services operates 2 dine-in, all-you-care-to-eat dining centers, 8 campus cafés, 1 late-night carryout operation and 4 retail dining operations.
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Healthy, fresh and comforting food

The connection between healthy eating and overall well-being can’t be overstated. At Western, we provide fresh, flavorful and healthy choices along with comfort food to support your physical, emotional and mental well-being. Best of all, there are dining locations close to residence halls and academic buildings, so no matter when hunger hits you'll have plenty of options to choose from.

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Valley Dining Center

Dine-in options are available seven days a week at the Valley Dining Center during fall and spring.

Student Center Dining - full dining area

Student Center Dining

Located on the third floor of the Student Center and open weekdays for dine-in during fall and spring.

Dining options

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Campus Cafés

Campus Cafés are located in many academic buildings and offer a variety of quick, to-go options.
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Meal Exchange

Campus Cafes located on remote campuses (Aviation, Engineering, Health and Human Services) allow students to use their meal swipes for a to-go meal! 

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Starbucks

All of your favorites from the world's largest coffee shop chain, conveniently located on the 1st floor of the Student Center.

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MiPi

Build a fresh, artisan pizza from a selection of bold and classic Italian flavors, crisply fired in a state-of-the-art hearthstone oven.

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Fuego Verde

Serving up bold, fresh, and downright crave-worthy eats, from cheesy quesadillas and loaded nachos to sizzling tacos and more. 

A selection of salads, grain bowls, and sandwich options on a countertop.

ReFresh Market

Stop in for a nutritious grain bowl or salad, a toasted sub, or a quick snack to fuel you throughout your busy day.

Types of Access to Dining Operations

Meal plans

For students living in the residence halls, WMU apartments or off campus.

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Dining Dollars

Use at cafés, retail locations on the 1st floor of the Student Center, or for guest meals in the dining centers.

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Public Access

Dining centers are open to the public and reservations for groups of more than 10 are encouraged!

Door rates

Faculty/Staff

Staff and faculty are eligible for the Faculty/Staff Dining Dollars meal discount.

Meal discount rates