University requires meal plan for commuters
March 10, 2015
Loyola has just announced that it will require commuters between the ages of 18 and 22 to purchase a dining membership with Uptown Campus Dining. According to an email sent out this afternoon from Amy Boyle, director of residential life, the dining membership will require students to purchase a plan totaling a minimum of $500 Wolfbucks.
Though it is unclear whose decision this was, the email states that this is being implemented in accordance with a study that shows that students who spend more time on campus ultimately do better academically.
The email reads that, “The $500 level is anticipated to cover on-campus meals between classes, plus snacks and beverages throughout the semester.”
This requirement for next semester is the dining hall’s second phase in remodeling the on-campus dining plan. The first phase was completed in the Spring of 2014 with the remodeling of the Danna Center, which introduced options including the Original Burger Company, Subway and Slice Pizza.
Andi • Mar 12, 2015 at 11:43 am
I’m sure Ignatius of Loyola would be thrilled at yet another one of the money-grubbing policies Loyola has instituted. Stop kidding yourself that this is a Jesuit university anymore.
Money is everything to the university and this is a great example. “Studies show”— I think we all know it’s good to bond over meals and in the dorms but it’s WAY too convienient that this happens to make Loyola a whole lot of money for very overpriced food–and ya know what, some students and some commuters aren’t paying for school to bond–THEY WANT AN EDUCATION.
Kent • Mar 11, 2015 at 12:10 am
This is one of the most ridiculous things I’ve ever heard. Requiring commuter students to pay for a meal plan sounds almost illegal. There’s a reason why so many commuter students choose not to pay for overpriced snacks and meals on campus. Not everyone is able to afford to pay for these meal plans when they can very well eat better, more affordable food off-campus or even at home. This is unacceptable.