Dining Services

All resident students participate in one of the three meal plan options offered by Dining Services. All meal plans operate as a declining balance system, which allow the student maximum flexibility and convenience. For housing and meal plan rates click here.

Things to consider when thinking about the three meal plans:

Meal Plan #1 is for all first year resident freshman and those residents who spend most of their time on campus, including breaks.
Meal Plan #2 is for residents sophomore and above who spend the majority of their time on campus and healthier appetites. Freshman have the option of changing to meal plan #2 after one semester living on campus.
Meal Plan #3 is for residents sophomore and above who frequently go home on weekends and have off-campus employment and/or internships.

Dining Services provides meal options to meet the needs of today’s college students while giving careful attention to nutrition, preparation and dining environment. A vegetarian option and an additional vegan entrée are provided at each meal. Students are encouraged to bring favorite recipes from home to share with Dining Services.

The Commons dining area is located in the Liberal Arts building, just a short walk from the residence halls.

The Mug Coffeehouse and Cafe in Austin Hall offers an alternative dining area to the Commons. Meals are offered:

Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

WEC Saturday 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

WEC Sunday 5:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Non WEC Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Non WEC Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.

For more information regarding Dining Services, contact residencelife@alverno.edu or call Residence Life at 414-382-6314, toll free 800-933-3401 x 6314.