Meal Plan Accommodations

Students having trouble making food choices at the Atlantic Dining Hall due to food allergies/intolerances or a medical condition have the option to work directly with Dining Services to request assistance and accommodations within the Dining Hall.

Dine on Campus - Dietary Restrictions

Meal Plan Exemption

If a student has a severe allergy, dietary disability, or medical condition which prevents them from safely eating in the dining hall, they may be eligible for an exemption from the required meal plan.

Before a meal plan exemption can be considered, Dining Services will first explore whether the student’s needs can be met through accommodations within the required meal plan. This may include adjustments such as specialized food options, ingredient information, or other supports that allow them to safely use the dining hall and meal plan. Exemptions are considered only after all reasonable accommodations have been evaluated.

Exemption Request Process:

1. Complete SAS Application for Support Services and upload all required paperwork within the application. Required paperwork includes:
   • Completed Meal Plan Exemption Request Form Meal Plan Exemption Request Form
   • Medical Documentation (specific documentation requirements listed below)
2. Once the student has submitted the application and necessary paperwork, they will have a brief meeting with an SAS Coordinator to discuss their needs or they will be connected directly to a representative in Dining Services. In speaking with Dining Services, it will be determined whether the disability-related food limitations can be reasonably accommodated or if an exemption is necessary due to significant, non-accommodatable barriers.
3. 3. Based on that meeting, the student will either work directly with Dining Services to utilize their accommodations within the meal plan or will be approved for the meal plan exemption.

Documentation for Exemption (all the following is required):

1. Meal Plan Accommodation Verification Form or a letter on letterhead from a medical doctor including diagnosed medical condition and why such medical condition prevents the student from fulfilling their dietary needs through a campus meal plan.
2. If it is a severe allergy: Copies of all tests performed that substantiate the diagnosis including the date taken.
3. If it is not a severe allerg: A diet the student is to follow in accordance with their medical condition. This includes a sample menu for meals/snacks for 3 days, foods they are to avoid, and foods they can eat. This diet plan should be provided by the student’s medical doctor.

If a student submits an exemption request and the meal charge has already been placed on their account, the student still is responsible for submitting their payment by the deadline. If the meal plan exemption is approved, a refund will be processed from the date the request was approved.