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Southern Methodist University - Campus Dining - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.46

Campus Dining

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Quick Stats

Meal Plan Available? Yes
Average Meals/Week 21
Average Meal Plan Cost $4565 per year
Freshman Meal Plan Required? Yes

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Almost every student will admit that the dining on campus is great . . . until their breaking point surfaces and they wish they were still eating mom’s homemade pot roast. Some are forced to commit to a semester of ramen. Everything can become a bit tiresome over time, especially if it is repetitive and over exhausted. All resident students must buy a meal plan. Each plan is the same price, but it differs based on the number of “Flex Dollars” chosen. Flex Dollars can be used anywhere with a cash register operated by SMU Dining Services. There are two other flexible meal plans offered for seniors or graduate students, both of which are less expensive. Most students, even upperclassmen, rave about Umphrey Lee’s lunch selections. This cafeteria features a large salad bar, Asian cuisine, American hamburgers and fries, a homestyle section, a grilled sandwich and wrap section, and many others. Umphrey Lee’s choices change every day. With the addition of Subway, more students are eating on campus during the lunchtime hour. SMU also offers other options. The school is conveniently located next to Hillcrest Avenue and Mockingbird. Both streets offer more dining options, and most of them accept Pony Express.

SMU Dining Services conducts a survey every semester to see what students like and dislike, as well as what they would like to add (hence the addition of Subway). The idea of eating on campus has an unpleasant stigma attached to it; however, having someone else clean your dishes and cook several different types of food is the upside of having a meal plan.

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Campus Dining at Southern Methodist University

SaintCrazy

'14

Environmental Studies

3.8
B+

Convenient, Meal Plans Are Expensive Though

Everyone will get tired of eating at a dining hall every day, but honestly the food at Umphrey Lee has a good variety and good quality. In general on-campus dining is best experienced with someone who knows what's good and what to avoid, but the dining staff are always looking for improvements and actually value student input. The best bet in terms of meal plans is to get some meals and some flex dollars, unless you largely eat off campus. That way you can get plenty of regular meals and a good amount of convenience items (plus you can use your flex dollars for a limited few school supplies, if you have to).

Jan 10, 2012

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Campus Dining at Southern Methodist University

meercatparty69

'14

Economics

3.1
B-

Food and Dining Does Get a Little Boring

you always know you can get a free meal. thats good. at least until 12:00 am and then the fast-food esque dining hall, "Mac's Place," even closes. Jimmy johns is right off campus though, and there's a subway, a chick-fil-a, and a pizza hut on campus to use student meal plan dollars at. really a pretty good set up, but the 2 dining halls do get a little repetitive with the pizza, pasta, or burger option. The omelettes are great though, and they make them all the way til' 8:00 PM.

Dec 05, 2011

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Campus Dining at Southern Methodist University

mkcollier

'13

Biblical Studies

5.0
A+

Perkins Best Place!

I have only been to one on-campus dining hall since I am a graduate student and spend all my time in Prothro Hall, where the food is served. Everything is fresh, organic, and amazing!

Oct 20, 2011

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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

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Facts

24-Hour Dining None
Off-Campus Places to Use Flex Money
  • CVS
  • Goff's Hamburgers
  • Jason's Deli
  • Jersey Mike's Subs
  • Jimmy John's
  • La Madeleine
  • New York Sub
  • Pluckers Wing Bar
  • Roly Poly
  • Smoothie King
  • Stromboli Cafe
Special Options SMU offers Pony Express dollars that can be added onto your SMU ID. That money can be used to eat at off-campus places, such as Jason’s Deli, Jersey Mike’s, Stromboli Café, Jimmy John’s, Roly Poly, La Madeleine, and others. It functions as a pre-paid debit card and can be used at all SMU retail food centers.
Did You Know?

Twice a year, SMU Dining Services posts a customer survey online. Just by completing it, you are automatically entered into a drawing for a prize. In the past, they have featured a round-trip American Airlines ticket to anywhere in the country.
 

SMU’s Umphrey Lee cafeteria offers special dinning nights that include sushi night, a Thanksgiving buffet, and a surf and turf night.

Dining Halls & Campus RestaurantsWhat's This?

Chick-fil-A
Location: Hughes-Trigg
Food: American, chicken, sandwiches
Hours: Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Einstein Bros. Bagels
Location: Cox School of Business
Food: Sandwiches, bagels, coffee
Hours: Daily 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

Java City Cyber Café
Location: Dedman Center
Food: Coffee, pastries
Hours: Monday–Friday 11:30 a.m.–8 p.m.

Java City Cyber Café
Location: Hughes-Trigg
Food: Coffee, pastries
Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–12 a.m.

Mac’s Place
Location: McElvaney Hall
Food: American
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–2:15 p.m., 4:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m.–2:15 p.m.

The Market
Location: Hughes-Trigg
Food: Grocery Store with Java Hut and Freshens
Hours: Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.– 4:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.– 4 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m.–6 p.m.

Midnight Express
Location: McElvaney Hall
Food: Mini-grocery store
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 8 p.m.–12 a.m.

RFoC (Real Food on Campus)
Location: Umphrey Lee Center
Food: Various/buffet style and salad bar
Hours: Sunday 9:30 a.m.– 11 p.m., Monday–Thursday 1 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–7 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m.–7 p.m.

SMUothies
Location: Dedman Center
Food: Smoothies, drinks
Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m.–10 p.m.

Starbucks
Location: Meadows School of the Arts
Food: Coffee, snacks
Hours: May vary.

Subway
Location: Hughes-Trigg
Food: Sandwiches
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10:30 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday 10:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

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