The Commons Regular Hours
During the Moody Bible Institute academic year.
| Hours of Operation | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | |
| Monday–Friday (during semesters) |
7 a.m.–10 p.m. Closed Tuesdays from 10–11 a.m. (President's Chapel) Closed all other days from 10–10:30 a.m. |
7:00–10:00 a.m. |
Grill Open 11:00 a.m.– Blue Plate Open 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. |
| Monday–Friday (semester/breaks) |
7:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. | 7:00–10:00 a.m. | 11:00 a.m.– 1:30 p.m. |
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| Saturday–Sunday | — Closed — | |||
Commons Special Announcements
The Commons hosts special events throughout the year, and will at times have schedule conflicts that will limit their meal replacement allowances and hours.
Regularly Scheduled Changes to Commons Hours
(2023–2024)
| Fall 2023 | ||
| Aug. 21 | First Day of Classes | Regular Hours begin for the semester |
| Sept. 4 | Labor Day | Closed |
| Oct. 16-17 | Fall Break(No Classes) | |
| Oct. 16-18 | Founder's Week | |
| Nov. 22-24 | Thanksgiving Holiday | - Open until 2 p.m. on Wednesday - Closed Thursday and Friday |
| Dec. 8 | Last Day of Classes | Open until 6 p.m. |
| Dec. 11 | Study/Reading Day | Open until 6 p.m. |
| Dec. 12 | Final Examinations | Tuesday: Open until 6 p.m. |
| Dec. 13 | Final Examinations | Wednesday: Open until 2 p.m. |
| Dec. 14 | Final Examinations | Thursday: Open until 2 p.m. |
| Dec. 15 | Final Examinations | Friday: Open until 2 p.m. |
| Winter Break Regular Days | Open until 2 p.m. | |
| Dec. 22-27 | Christmas Holiday | Closed |
| Jan. 1 | New Year's Day Holiday | Closed |
| Spring 2024 | ||
| Jan. 15 | Martin Luther King Day | Closed |
| Jan. 16 | First Day of Classes | Regular Hours begin for the semester |
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March 8 (Friday) |
Last Day of Classes Before Spring Break | Last Meal before Spring Break is Lunch on Friday |
| March 11-22 | Spring Break | Open until 2 p.m. |
| March 29 | Good Friday | Closed |
| May 5 | Last Day of Classes | Open until 6 p.m. |
| May 8 | Study/Reading Day | Open until 6 p.m. |
| May 14 | Final Examinations | Tuesday: Open until 6 p.m. |
| May 15 | Final Examinations | Wednesday: Open until 2 p.m. |
| May 16 | Final Examinations | Thursday: Open until 2 p.m. |
| May 17 | Final Examinations | Friday: Open until 2 p.m. |
| May 18 | Commencement | Open 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. |
Contact Us
For Student Meals and General Information
Phone: (312) 329-4324
Email: diningservices@moody.edu
Office Hours:
Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. CT.
Summer Dining Hours:
Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–2:00 p.m. CT.
For Catering Information (Events, Coffee Supplies, and Rentals)
Phone: (312) 329-4430
Email: catering@moody.edu
Office Hours:
Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. CT.
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