Meal Plan Policy and Appeals

Meal Plan Contract

A meal plan is required as part of your housing contract.
Your required meal plan options are based on your residence assignment.
You may select a meal plan when you complete your online room and meal application.
Meal plans are non-transferable and may not be resold.

Commuter students (students not living in Longwood-managed housing) are not required to purchase a meal plan.
Commuter students may choose any available meal plan.
Commuter meal plans are purchased one semester at a time.
Bonus Dollars from a Fall semester meal plan will roll over to Spring, if a Spring meal plan is purchased.

If the meal plan change deadline has passed, the next time you can change your meal plan is the following semester.

If you have extenuating circumstances and missed the deadline, you may submit a request to change or drop your meal plan.

How to Submit an Appeal

Complete the Meal Plan Appeal Form (PDF).
Submit your completed form:
- By email to lancercard@longwood.edu, or
- In person at Lancer Card & Campus Services, Eason 204.

The Meal Plan Appeals Committee reviews appeals once per week.

If your appeal is approved, the committee may:

Appeals may be approved when required documentation is provided and the situation meets one of the approved reasons below.

Special dietary or nutritional needs
- Students must first meet with Dining Services staff to discuss available on-campus dining options before beginning the appeal process.
Religious restrictions or requirements
- Students must provide documentation from a pastor, rabbi, priest, or other recognized religious authority explaining the restriction or requirement.
Medical restrictions or requirements
- Students must provide a letter from a licensed physician or certified counselor verifying the relevant illness or condition.

Students will be informed of the committee’s decision in a timely manner using their Longwood contact information.