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Pathfinder dining hall, high rise chairs with a view outside of the window.

Residential Dining

At Auxiliary Services, our three dining halls are at the heart of campus life, offering students more than just meals—they’re spaces for connection, relaxation, and nourishment. We pride ourselves on providing diverse and delicious dining options to suit every taste and dietary need. From fresh, locally sourced ingredients to themed meals and culinary events, we aim to create an inviting atmosphere where students can refuel and unwind. Our dedicated team ensures top-quality service and a welcoming environment, making dining an integral part of the vibrant campus experience.

 

Monthly menu

Residential Dining Menu

Summer Break Meal Service Hours and Locations 

For summer break meal service hours and locations visit our Break Meal Services page

Nutrition disclaimer

Oswego Dining Services is committed to providing an allergy friendly dining experience. However, the ingredients and nutritional content of food items served in the campus dining locations may vary. In addition, manufacturers may change their product formulation or consistency of ingredients without our knowledge, and product availability may fluctuate. While we make every effort to identify ingredients, we cannot assure against these contingencies. It is ultimately YOUR responsibility to determine whether to question ingredients or eat selected foods. Oswego Dining Services cannot guarantee the safety of students with life-threatening allergies.


If you require special assistance, please contact our Director, Daniel Siddons at 315-312-2331 or [email protected].

This site is not a substitute for the services of a trained health professional. Although we provide nutritional information for our recipes, the information on this site is for informational purposes only. No information offered by or through this site shall be construed as or understood to be medical advice or care. None of the information on this site shall be used to diagnose or treat any health problem or disease. Please discuss any concerns with your physician or registered dietitian.

Auxiliary Services Oswego Dining will assume no liability for any adverse reactions that may occur in the dining facilities.

Lakeside Dining hall, with booths and tables with chairs.

Lakeside Dining Hall

New for 2026–2027: Lakeside now serves a full breakfast featuring made to order breakfast bowls with your choice of potatoes, eggs, breakfast meats, and a variety of toppings. 

Lakeside Dining Center is located on the north side of the SUNY Oswego campus along the shore of Lake Ontario.

Phone(315) 312.4115

Management staff

Kelly McKinney
Tim Callen
Sean Greene
Laura Brazak

Serving Hours
BreakfastMon-Fri 7:30 am - 10:00 am
LunchMon-Fri11:00 am - 2:00 pm
BrunchSat-Sun10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Global FaireSun-Thurs3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
DinnerMon-Sun4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Pizza and DeliFri-Sat3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cooper dining hall, with booths and tables with chairs.

Cooper Dining Hall

Cooper Dining Center is centrally located on the SUNY Oswego campus.

New for 2026–2027: Enjoy our new Rice Bar at lunch and Noodle and Rice Bar at dinner. Let us build you a bowl with a variety of proteins, vegetables, broths, and toppings.

Be sure to visit the Cooper Creamery, featuring Perry's Ice Cream.

Join us for Late Night Dining Sunday through Thursday from 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., featuring updated menus along with favorites like Pizza and Wing Night every Wednesday.

Phone: (315) 312.4205

Management staff

Steven Cook
Zachary Carapetyan
Vicki Raymond
Keira Slater

Serving Hours
LunchMon-Fri10:30 am - 2:30 pm
BrunchSat-Sun10:00 am - 3:00 pm
DinnerMon-Sun4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Late NightMon-Sun8:00 pm - 10:30 pm  
The Creamery Mon-Sun4:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Pathfinder dining hall, high rise chairs with a view outside of the window.

Pathfinder Dining Hall

New for 2026–2027: Explore the new menu at Pathfinder BBQ, featuring smoked favorites, cornbread from our own campus bakery, and rotating daily specials, along with an expanded Pizza and Pasta station. Start your day with made to order breakfast sandwiches and returning breakfast favorites like omelets and waffles.

Pathfinder Dining Center is located on the west side of the SUNY Oswego campus overlooking Glimmerglass Lagoon.

Phone: (315) 312.4220

Management staff

Brandy Tynan
Stephen Prior
Julie Coyer
Megan Gosek

Serving Hours
Breakfast Mon-Fri 7:00 am - 10:00 am 
Continental BreakfastMon-Fri10:00 am - 11:00 am
LunchMon-Fri11:00 am - 3:00 pm
BrunchSat-Sun9:00 am - 2:00 pm 
Dinner

Mon-Thu

Fri-Sun

4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

4:30 pm - 7:00 pm 

Special Services

 

 

Three students sitting at a table in Cooper dining hall.

Late Night

Cooper
Monday - Sunday
8:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Included in the Resident Dining Green Unlimited Plan
or counts as a meal for the Gold and White plans!

Student in Lakeside Dining Hall holding a bag for meal to go.

Meal To Go

Can’t make lunch or dinner? Stop by the Dining Center cashier for a Meal To Go form and pick up a bagged meal earlier in the day.

Any Time Meals

All meal plans include 7 “Any Time” meals each semester for a guest dine-in meal at a resident dining center.

Parent wearing an Oswego shirt and holding a food tray in Cooper Dining Hall.

Guest Meals

Treat a guest to an all-you-care-to-eat meal. Three meals for $33 at Dining Centers or 503 Culkin. Meal plan holder must be present.

Student enjoying a drink from Lake Effect.

Laker Dining Dollars

Laker Dining Dollars can be used for regularly priced delivery from The Pies Guys, Oswego Sub Shop, and Wonzones, plus dine-in or takeout at Fajita Grill.

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Laker LookUp

Laker LookUp lets students, faculty, and staff view account balances and usage history from any internet-connected device.

Announcements 

Normal Serving Hours Begin Monday, August 25, 2025

Contact Us

Resident Dining
Phone: (315) 312-2331 
Email: [email protected] 
Address: Commissary

Daniel Siddons
Phone: (315) 312-2331 
Email: [email protected] 
Address: Commissary

 

 

ID and Meal Plans 
Phone: (315) 312-2588 
Email: [email protected]

Lakeside Dining 
Phone: (315) 312-4115 
Email: [email protected]

 

 

Cooper Dining
Phone: (315) 312-4205 
Email: [email protected] 

Pathfinder Dining 
Phone: (315) 312-4220 
Email: [email protected]