Elon University is committed to providing its students with a seamless residential and academic experience.  By requiring all first- and second-year students to reside on campus and have a meal plan, we are committing ourselves to the growth and development of our students both inside and outside of the classroom.  In partnership with the university, Elon Dining has committed to providing a well-balanced meal plan that offers a variety of food options to students at each meal.

Elon Dining is dedicated to working with each student to meet their needs through our dining program. We value communication between students and our dining team and take dietary needs seriously. Meeting directly with students, touring the dining halls, and building relationships with our chefs and managers are the best ways for us to support our students. There are many creative ways we can accommodate individual needs, and we are always looking to evolve. If you have suggestions or ideas for improvements, please share them with us. Our team is happy to sit down and discuss how we can enhance your meal plan. Elon Dining is fully committed to supporting our students, and it all begins with an initial conversation.

The University, in unique circumstances, may make an exception for a student from the required meal plan for documented medical conditions.  The meal plan appeal will only be considered for those who demonstrate that a university meal plan cannot in any way meet their dietary needs and provide appropriate supporting medical documentation. It is the responsibility of the student to obtain all required documentation.  It should be noted that all documentation must be submitted according to the appeal timeline listed below to be considered for that semester.  Incomplete appeals will NOT be considered and will be returned to you with a denied appeal.

Link to the Meal Plan Appeal Process Form.

Fall 2024 Process Timeline:

  • July 16: The Meal Plan Appeal Process and Form available.
  • August 1: First Review Deadline at 5pm.  Decision sent shortly thereafter.
  • August 20: Second Review Deadline at 5pm.  Decision sent shortly thereafter.
  • August 23: Fall Meal Plans Begin.
  • September 10: Final Fall Review Deadline by 5pm. Decision sent shortly thereafter.
  • September 11: All changes processed in the system.

Spring 2025 Process Timeline:

  • December 5: The Meal Plan Appeal Process and Form available.
  • January 2: First Review Deadline at 5pm.  Decision sent shortly thereafter.
  • January 27: Second Review Deadline at 5pm.  Decision sent shortly thereafter.
  • January 29: Fall Meal Plans Begin.
  • February 13: Final Fall Review Deadline by 5pm. Decision sent shortly thereafter.
  • February 17: All changes processed in the system.