Frequently Asked Questions

Meal Plans

• Why is the meal plan required?
• Which meal plan should I choose?
• Who do I contact about changing/switching my meal plan?
• What if I have a special diet?
• When does the week begin and end for weekly meal plans?

Joe’s

• I just went up to Joe’s and they were closed. Why?

Catering

• Do I set up events through Catering or through EGS?
• How do I know when my Coffee Supply order is ready to be picked up?
• Where can I pick up my Coffee Supply order?
• Can I reconfigure the furniture for my event?

Miscellaneous

• How do I replace money eaten in vending machines?
• How do I get a student job in Dining Services?

 

 

Why is the meal plan required?

The requirement of the meal plan for on-campus students is twofold.

1. Since Moody Bible Institute offers a tuition-paid education, we are not able to make the meal plan an optional element for the on-campus student experience.
2. The community and fellowship that exists within the Student Dining Room are impossible to duplicate in any other setting. It is strongly encouraged for those who are not required to still participate in the SDR meals.

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Which meal plan should I choose?

• On-campus undergraduate options include the 20- and the 15-meal plan.
• Commuter/Married/Seminary options have a wider variety to accommodate meals as needed.

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Who do I contact about changing/switching my meal plan?

• Please contact the Dining Services Office at 312-329-4324 or diningservices@moody.edu.
• Changes to already purchased plans must be made by the end of the second week of classes each semester.

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What if I have a special diet?

We do our best to provide a variety of food options on a daily basis that will give students with varying dietary needs several options to choose from at every meal. However, we do recognize that there may be medical conditions that require a special diet that cannot be reasonably accommodated in our Student Dining Room. For these cases, we are able to reduce or exempt the meal plan. Click here to learn more about MBI’s special diet policy or to apply for a reduction or exemption.

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When does the week begin and end for weekly meal plans?

The 20-, 15-, and 10-meal plans all start their counts on Sunday breakfast and end at Saturday dinner.

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I just went up to Joe’s and they were closed. Why?

Joe’s sometimes closes for special events in the Fellowship Hall that require privacy or a lower noise level. Please check our Dining Services announcements page to see what is listed that will affect Joe’s hours. Click here to see Joe’s regular hours.

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Do I set up events through Catering or through EGS?

If your event requires setup from any department in addition to Dining Services we recommend that you put your request through Event and Guest Services. They will make sure that all of the necessary departments such as Facilities and ETS have been contacted.

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How do I know when my Coffee Supply order is ready to be picked up?

Once your order has been filled, you will receive a phone call from Catering letting you know that your order is ready.

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Where can I pick up my Coffee Supply order?

Completed Coffee Supply orders are placed on a shelf outside the Catering Kitchen in the Smith basement. Remember, for a small fee we would be happy to deliver your order to you as soon as it is ready.

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Can I reconfigure the furniture for my event?

Room set-ups can be arranged through Facilities via the Work Order Form

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How do I replace money eaten in vending machines?

Please contact the Dining Services office in order to alert us of malfunctioning machines and to receive back money that has been eaten.

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How do I get a student job in Dining Services?

Dining Services loves to hire student workers. Please download our student application and send it back to diningservices@moody.edu.

Some tips to keep in mind when applying:

• The best time to apply is as soon as you know your schedule for the next semester
• This is Dining Services so free blocks of time during meal times are favorable … even on weekends

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