Locations

Welles Dining Hall

Empty tables with chairs fill a long rectangular dining hall, with high arched ceilings between meal services

The Welles Dining Hall located in the Hicks Student Center, serves as the main dining hub for students. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner Monday through Saturday, our facility offers a wide variety of options including a stone fire pizza oven, salad and deli bar, plant based options and the Zone which is an allergen sensitive area.

Welles Dining Hall Options:

  • Continental Breakfast Options
  • Hot Meals during each Meal Period
  • Vegan/Vegetarian Selections Daily
  • Side Salad, Composed Salads, and Sandwiches
  • Allergen Sensitive Zone
  • House Made Soup
  • Desserts

Forms of Payment

Meal Plans, K Cash, K Cash Plus, Credit/Debit Card, and Department Charge.


Richardson Room

Tall wooden pillars frame the entrance to the Richardson Room, a student hot spot for a great meal

The Richardson Room Options:

Located in the Hicks Student Center, The Richardson Room provides student with another option to grab a meal that fits in their schedule. With extended hours the Richardson Room gives students that late night meal option.

  • Specialty Sandwiches and Personal Pan Pizza
  • Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free Options
  • Grab ‘n’ Go Entrée Salads, Sandwiches, and sides
  • House Made Soup
  • Local Hunan Garden Sushi
  • Local Kalamazoo Coffee Company Coffee
  • Assorted Bottled Pop, Energy Drinks, Milk, and Soy Milk
  • Snack items including bagged chips, granola bars, candy bars & much more

Redeeming Meals in the Richardson Room

Students may redeem meals in the Richardson Room at any time for any meal. A meal from the Richardson Room includes your choice of main entree, side option, beverage, and dessert.

Forms of Payment

Meal Plans, K Cash, K Cash Plus, and Credit/Debit Card.


Book Club

Entrance to the Book Club, the campus' student run coffee shop

Book Club Features:

Need Coffee? Stop by the Book Club located in Upjohn Library Commons, and grab some local fresh brewed Kalamazoo Coffee or have one of our baristas whip up your favorite latte! Short on time and can’t make it to the dining hall? Students can grab a to-go meal in the Book Club Monday through Friday.

  • Local Kalamazoo Coffee Company Coffee & Teas
  • Iced or Blended Coffee Drinks
  • Vegan Syrups & Dairy Alternatives
  • Smoothies
  • Fresh Baked Scones & Muffins
  • Grab ‘n’ Go Salads, Sandwiches, & Sides
  • Snack items including bagged chips, granola bars, trail mixes and more

Redeeming Meals in the Book Club

Students may redeem meals in the Book Club Monday-Friday starting at 10:30 a.m. A meal from the Book club includes your choice of main grab ‘n’ go entrée, side option, beverage and dessert.

Forms of Payment

Meal Plans, K Cash, K Cash Plus, and Credit/Debit Card.