Graduation Dining FAQ
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Are reservations required? Can my family and I just walk-in for lunch?
Graduation meals at the Heilman Dining Center are very popular events, and seating is extremely limited. Reservations are required, and we are unable to guarantee seating for walk-ins.
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My family wants to attend Baccalaureate from 10-11. Will we have enough time to eat our meal beforehand?
We will open our first seating at 9 a.m., giving guests who wish to attend the Baccalaureate an hour to enjoy their meal. If you need more time, make your reservations for the 11 a.m. seating.
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Can families make reservations for both seatings?
We would prefer that guests only make reservations at one seating so that we can accommodate all.
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When do we need to arrive for our reservation?
Guests are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes before their reservation time (9 a.m. or 11 a.m.). If guests do not show up within the first 30 minutes of the seating, they will forfeit their reservation.
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How soon will we be seated after we arrive?
Our management team will check you in when you arrive and seat guests as soon as possible.
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Will large groups be able to sit together?
Our largest tables seat 8 people. Larger parties will be seated at separate tables, and we will make our best effort to keep large parties close to each other.
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Can we relocate to another table after we are seated?
The graduation lunch service is very popular and seating is extremely limited. Please speak to a manager if you would like to request moving your seats.
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If we make a reservation for the first seating at 9 a.m., will we be asked to leave at 10:30?
Reservations are for timed seatings. So that we can prepare the rooms for the 11 a.m. seating, we will clear the dining rooms at 10:30 a.m.
A reception space with refreshments will be available for families in the Pier, located on the lower level of the Commons.
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Reservations for my desired seating time are full. Is there a waitlist?
We are unable to offer a waitlist. Please consider making a reservation during the other seating time, or plan to eat at one of our retail locations on campus.
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Will some retail locations be open during the morning/early afternoon of Commencement?
Yes. Tyler’s will be open from 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m. in the Tyler Haynes Commons, and Passport Cafe will be open from 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m. and is close to the Robins Center, where commencement will occur. Both accept cash, major credit cards, and Dining Dollars.