Dining
Commuters, Staff and Faculty!
Did you know that you don’t need to have a meal plan in order to eat on campus? Everyone is welcome to dine at any of the campus dining areas, including the Commons and Tower Grill.
Student Meal Plans
The dining experience is an important part of any college student’s life. At the Commons and Tower Grill, it is our goal to be the best restaurant in town, bringing you together with friends to enjoy a healthy and flavorful meal.
All meal plans can be purchased through the Residence Life Office.
Meal Plan Requirements and Options
A meal plan is required for all full-time ACU campus students, both living on and living off campus. The residential meal plan board rates are established on the basis of a 14 or 19 meals per week. If you do not use all of the allotted meals by the end of the week, they will not roll-over to the following week. Commuter residents are required to carry a $325 FLEX dollar meal plan each semester and may upgrade to a residential meal plan if desired.
Meal Plans 2023-2024
| Plan | Cost per Semester | |
|---|---|---|
| Meal Plan A | 19 meals per week + $100 Flex Dollars | $3,413 |
| Meal Plan B | 14 meals per week + 125 Flex Dollars | $3,033 |
| Meal Plan C | $325 Flex Dollars (Commuter Meal Plan) | $350 |
Sustainability and Social Responsibility
On campuses around the country, Sodexo is committed to developing and measuring ways to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, conserve water, promote responsible waste management and reduce the use of toxic chemicals. Our efforts will advance new models of sustainable community development through local sourcing, use of seasonal products and sustainably grown food.
Wellness and Nutrition Info
Being well and eating well means becoming aware of choices and making the right decisions to achieve a better today and a better tomorrow. Your Sodexo dining team is committed to offering you a wide range of options for a healthy dining experience. From recipes that include the most nutritious mix of ingredients to offering educational resources for positive lifestyle habits, healthy options are the result of a team dedicated to advancing the well-being of the entire campus community. We are proud that our program is nationally recognized.
Adapted and used with permission from Sodexo granted on July 17, 2015.
Dining Hall
Arizona Christian University
1 W. Firestorm Way
Glendale, AZ 85306
Hours
Monday – Thursday
Breakfast 7:00 – 9:00 AM
Lunch 11:00 – 1:30 PM
Dinner 5:00 – 9:30 PM
Friday
Breakfast 8:00 – 9:30 AM
Lunch 11:00 – 1:00 PM
Dinner 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday
Brunch 11:00 – 1:00 PM
Dinner 5:00 – 6:30 PM
Contact
Bill Cupo
[email protected]
(602) 386-4119
Special Dietary Needs?
We make every effort to accommodate your needs. We provide menus and identifiers in resident dining locations which list nutrition information and major food allergens. We provide a variety of foods that are vegetarian, vegan, organic, local and whole grain. If you have other dietary needs, our Campus Dining Services Program can accommodate your special dietary requirements. For more information, please contact us at (602) 386-4119.
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Dining FAQ
What are FLEX dollars?
Similar to cash, Flex Dollars are pre-paid dollars tied to your meal plan that can be used for food and beverage purchases at the Commons, Tower Grill, vending machines, etc. Each Meal Plan carries a certain amount of FLEX dollars each semester and must be used by the end of each semester. FLEX dollars do not “roll over” to the next semester. FLEX Dollars are accessed via your student ID on your Populi account at any register. When you run out of FLEX Dollars, you may reload at any time. Residential meal plans have a combination of meals per week and FLEX dollars. The Commuter meal plan is strictly FLEX dollars ($300 per semester).
How do Commuter students sign up for a Commuter Meal Plan?
All full-time, traditional commuter students are automatically assigned and billed a Commuter Meal Plan each semester they are enrolled. Commuter students can access their Flex dollars as soon as the semester begins. Commuter students may reload at any time.
Can I petition out of the Meal Plan?
All full-time campus students are required to carry a meal plan, whether they are living on-campus (residential) or living off-campus (commuter). Only in rare and unique circumstances (e.g. extreme health related issues) would a student be exempt from carrying a meal plan. Students may submit a meal plan petition through the housing website or contacting [email protected].
As a Residential student, can I sign up for a Commuter Meal Plan?
No. All full-time students living on-campus are required to carry a residential meal plan (Meal Plan A or B). Only Commuter Students are eligible for the Commuter Meal Plan.
As a Commuter student, can I sign up for a Residential Meal Plan?
Yes. Commuter Students are welcome to purchase a Residential Meal Plan (Meal Plan A or B). Commuter students may apply for a Residential Meal Plan by submitting a meal plan application through the housing website or contacting [email protected].
Can I add to my FLEX dollars?
Yes, students and parents may add FLEX dollars to their student account at any time by purchasing at any on-campus register or contacting Sodexo at (602) 386-4119.