Housing & Dining Info
Residential life and shared meals are an important part of student formation at Central Bible University. Students grow through everyday rhythms of community, study, worship, meals, and life together on campus.
There is no better way to transition to an independent lifestyle than to start by making Central Bible University your first home away from home. Whether you are attending intramural sports activities, joining study sessions, worshiping with your roommates, or just hanging out, CBU residence halls offer a comfortable atmosphere for living and studying.
Residence Halls
Residence hall living is considered an integral part of the educational experience. Not only does it develop lasting friendships, but it also contributes to academic achievement, interpersonal development, and a better understanding of yourself. Traditional freshmen, those coming to Central straight from high school, enrolled for nine or more hours or completing a degree program are expected to live in university housing, unless living with their parents or a close relative.
The default status for students is to live with a roommate. Room assignments are made for the year; however, if changes are necessary, arrangements may be made with the Residence Director. Central reserves the right to move students for appropriate reasons.
Cafeteria
In order to ensure that students are receiving nutritious and delicious meals, Central has an in-house cafeteria that serves 16 meals a week: breakfast, lunch, and dinner on weekdays, and brunch on Saturdays. Most meals involve a self-serve buffet featuring several options for entrees and sides, including a salad and dessert bar. Cafeteria facilities also accommodate to-go meals.
The cafeteria is located in Pelfrey Hall, the heart of campus. It is a large, open space with plenty of seating and a wide variety of food options.
Cafeteria Meal Plans
Our cafeteria meal plans are designed to fit each student's lifestyle. Students can customize their plan based on their needs. We offer the following plans:
- 16 meals/week, the maximum meals offered in the cafeteria
- 10 meals/week
- 5 meals/week
The meal count resets each week. See the cafeteria plan pricing here. Students should purchase one cafeteria meal plan each semester.
| Day | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 7:30am - 9:00am | 11:30am - 12:45pm | 4:45pm - 5:45pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30am - 9:00am | 11:30am - 12:45pm | 4:45pm - 5:45pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30am - 9:00am | 11:30am - 12:45pm | 4:45pm - 5:45pm |
| Thursday | 7:30am - 9:00am | 11:30am - 12:45pm | 4:45pm - 5:45pm |
| Friday | 7:30am - 9:00am | 11:30am - 12:45pm | 4:45pm - 5:45pm |
| Saturday | 10:30am - 12:00pm |
The Central Cafe
Looking for a place to grab a quick bite and a delicious cup of coffee? The Central Cafe is the perfect spot to fuel up and catch up with friends. We offer a wide variety of coffee options to satisfy all your caffeine needs, and our food menu features delicious lunch and supper options that will keep you going all day.
The Central Cafe is also a hub for the campus community. With comfortable seating and a friendly atmosphere, it is a great spot to study, hang out with friends, or relax between classes.
Check out our Central Cafe Menu.
Saints Meals Blocks
Students can purchase 48-meal Saints Meals Blocks to use at The Central Cafe. These meal blocks are designed to cover the meals that the cafeteria does not serve and can be stacked in a semester. They expire at the end of the semester, and students must purchase a new one each semester.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 4:00pm - 9:00pm |
| Monday | 10:00am - 10:00pm |
| Tuesday* | 9:00am - 10:00pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00am - 10:00pm |
| Thursday* | 10:00am - 11:00pm |
| Friday | 10:00am - 11:00pm |
| Saturday | 11:00am - 11:00pm |
| *The Central Cafe is closed on Tuesday 10:00am - 11:30am and Thursday 8:00pm - 9:00pm in observance of weekly chapel experiences. | |