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Higher education campus services: dining, facilities & student experience

From resident dining to retail and digital solutions, Sodexo supports student success by creating meaningful moments of belonging on campus through food, connection and care.

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Explore our Campus services

From dining to campus support services, explore solutions that enrich life on campus. 

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What services are included in higher education campus operations?  

Higher education campus operations services support the day-to-day management of college and university campuses. Sodexo helps academic institutions create thriving campus communities through tailored solutions like resident dining, campus retail dining, facilities management, sustainability programs and digital integrations that enhance the student experience, improve operational efficiency and support long-term campus success.  

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  • Person enjoying a meal with salad and juice while seated at a dining table with others.

    Resident dining

    Nutritious meals, flexible dining options and welcoming spaces. Sodexo supports academic success, community connection and diverse nutritional needs through resident dining experiences designed for campus life. 
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  • Person sitting on grass in a park, holding a bowl of salad and a fork, with buildings and trees behind.

    Retail solutions

    Convenient, modern dining choices students love. Through national and local brand partnerships, grab-and-go offerings and concepts built for convenience, Sodexo increases student engagement, satisfaction and campus culture. 
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  • Facilities worker painting a ladder in a meeting room while another worker cleans nearby.

    Facilities management 

    Safe, efficient and well-maintained campus environments. From custodial services to grounds to operational support, Sodexo helps optimize facility performance while enhancing the student experience.
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  • Customer makes a contactless payment and receives takeout containers at a food counter.

    Digital solutions

    Connected, personalized campus services. Mobile ordering, touchless payments and digital communications simplify everyday experiences, improve accessibility and help students stay informed, engaged and supported.
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Recent case studies

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Creating Dining Experiences That Build Belonging

Learn how to turn everyday meals into opportunities for connection to strengthen engagement and build belonging on campus. 

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Modern Campus Dining Shaped by Mission and Student Voice  

Learn more about how Sodexo partners with universities to align dining programs with campus missions, student needs and community goals.  

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Illustration of students gathering on a campus plaza near a food kiosk serving drinks and salads.

Turning Quiet Campus Summers into Opportunities for Revenue  

This report uncovers how to increase campus utilization and engagement with a strategic summer program designed to unlock new revenue streams. 

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Transforming Campus Retail with Student Feedback 

Explore how to strengthen student satisfaction with modern retail concepts and digital convenience solutions that put the student experience first.

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