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Published: October 22, 2024

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Exploring the world of meal plans and dining options can be confusing for a new Redhawk, but we're here to help! Here's everything you need to know about dining locations at SEMO.

Copper Dome Café

  • On the third floor of the University Center
  • Super close to Merick and Vandiver Hall!
  • Perfect if you’ve got classes in Academic Hall, Grauel, Carnahan, or just came from Kent Library
  • Four meal stations—shoutout to Wild Pie for having the best pizza ever!
  • Right next to Panda Express, Starbucks, and Redhawks Market (yep, they’ve got Chick-fil-A!)
  • Free desserts (because who doesn’t love that?)
  • Accepts meal swipes, flex dollars, Redbucks, cash, and credit cards

Towers Landing

  • On the second floor of the Towers Complex
  • If you live in Towers, it’s just an elevator ride away!
  • Close to LaFerla Hall and Greek Village
  • Convenient if you’ve got classes in Magill, Rhodes, Dempster, or Scully
  • Six restaurants, including must-try toasted ravioli for our STL Redhawks missing home
  • Right above Rowdy’s, where you can grab snacks and drinks
  • Accepts meal swipes, flex dollars, Redbucks, cash, and credit cards

St. Vincent’s Commons

  • Over on the River Campus
  • Three restaurants, with one “Student’s Choice” option that switches up every semester
  • Super vegetarian-friendly (they’ve even got veggie chicken nuggets!)
  • Accepts meal swipes, flex dollars, Redbucks, cash, and credit cards

Flex Dollars & Retail Spots

Flex dollars work just like a debit card—swipe them at any dining hall or retail spot on campus, and the amount gets subtracted from your balance. Here’s where you can use them:

  • Subway – inside Scully
  • Starbucks – in the University Center
  • Panda Express – in the University Center
  • Rowdy’s – on the first floor of Towers Complex
  • Redhawks Market (yes, with Chick-fil-A!) – in the University Center

These spots are perfect when you need something quick between classes. No matter where you are on campus, there’s always food nearby!

Be sure to check out SEMO Dining's website for more information on all things dining-related at SEMO, and don't forget to follow @semodining on social media for the most up-to-date info about dining updates and events!

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  • Wall graphic at the Copper Dome Cafe, featuring student photos enhancing the cafe's inviting atmosphere.
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  • Group of smiling students posing for the camera during Late Night Breakfast.

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