Out 2 Lunch is a partnership with Bama Dining which encourages students to engage with faculty outside the classroom over casual conversation. First-year students can use their meal plan to take a faculty member out to lunch at one of the dining halls, with the goal of fostering greater student/faculty connections to set them up for future success at The University of Alabama
The Out 2 Lunch Experience
Invite your faculty or staff member to lunch (or breakfast or dinner) at one of the dining halls based on your shared availability. You can invite them by asking in person, during their office hours, or via email. If you would like to connect with faculty/staff other than your own professors, check out the Go-To List below.
When you meet at the dining hall with your faculty/staff guest, use one of your guest meals to cover your faculty/staff guest’s meal. Note: Only guest meal swipes may be used for Out 2 Lunch. VIP meal swipes, Dining Dollars, Bama Cash, or credit card purchases will not be reimbursed.
Enjoy the conversation! If you are not sure what to talk about, try asking about their professional experience, research or other opportunities within your major, or general advice for navigating your college experience.
Once the form is completed, Bama Dining will credit the meal swipe used to cover your faculty/staff guest’s meal back to you! (Reimbursements may take up to 4-6 weeks after you complete the form.)
Have you taken a faculty or staff member Out 2 Lunch? Complete the reimbursement form to receive your reimbursement for the faculty or staff member’s meal.
If you are interested in being listed as an available faculty or staff member any student could sign up to meet with for Out 2 Lunch, please complete the interest form!
Out 2 Lunch Go-To Lists
Not sure who to invite Out 2 Lunch? Check out the list below to see faculty and staff who are interested in meeting you and supporting you on your college journey!
