If you are requesting a new meal plan or to be released from the residence hall meal plan requirement, please remember that this is only a request and is not guaranteed. Dietary restrictions do not always constitute a valid reason for canceling your meal plan contract. Aramark, Hamline University’s meal provider, is committed to offering food options that meet the needs of students on special or restricted diets. Appropriate documentation that verifies the conditions or circumstances that prevent the student from eating on the meal plan will need to be submitted and reviewed by a committee of Hamline students, faculty, staff and administrators. In general, documentation must be current and written by someone who has the credentials, expertise, and experience with the specific disability and is qualified to make a recommendation.
If the specific accommodation is dietary, the documentation requires a physician (in an appropriate medical field) to describe your medical condition, its symptoms, and the length of time you have been under a doctor’s care. They must also write a detailed list of your specific dietary requirements (what you can eat, what you cannot eat, etc.). They must also include an explanation of your medical condition, the length of time required for treatment, and any relevant details needed to help the review committee make an appropriate decision.
Once all documentation has been received and reviewed by the committee, the student will be notified regarding the status of their request. Please be aware that retroactive requests will not be considered.
Submit a Meal Plan Exception Request here