Campus Dining

Meal Plan Options

Please see Metro Campus Tuition and Fees for meal plan information.

Please see Florham Campus Tuition and Fees for meal plan information.

Fairleigh 1Card Cash

Students may also add additional funds for dining using 1Card Cash. Accepted at all on-campus dining locations, 1Card Cash is also accepted by Grubhub, at the bookstore, vending machines, and select off-campus merchants. For a complete list of accepting locations, to add value, and for more information, please visit: www.fairleigh1card.com.

Meal Plan Change Request (Metro)

To request a change to Meal Plan A, B, or D (University Court 4, 6, 10, and Linden 6 only)

Application: Log-in to MyHousing to complete a Meal Plan Change Request.
Decision: End of first week of classes
Deadline: First day of classes each semester

Meal Plan Change Request (Florham)

To request a change to Meal Plan A, B, D (Park Ave., Village 3,7,9).

Application: Log-in to MyHousing to complete a Meal Plan Change Request.
Decision: End of first week of classes
Deadline: First day of classes each semester

Meal Plan Modification Request

To request a modification to a meal plan for religious, class schedule conflicts, etc (if you need a modification due to medical reasons, please contact Disability Support Services).

Process for Meal Plan Modification Requests

Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) allows modification of required meal plans under specific circumstances (medical, religious, class/internship/work schedules).

Step 1: Initial Request

Step 2: Documentation Requirement

Class/Internship/Work Schedule

  • A letter from your internship/employer
    • The letter must:
      • Be written on official letterhead, dated, and signed.
      • The letter needs to describe the student’s work schedule, location, and duration of employment/internship.

Religious

  • A letter from a clergy person at their place of worship.
    • The letter must:
      • Be written on official letterhead, dated, and signed.
      • Clearly show support for the modification and specifying groups of food the student can and cannot eat.
      • The Meal Plan Modification Committee will review these specific dietary needs to see if the University food services provider can accommodate the needs.

Step 3: Review Process

  • Housing & Residence Life will review the submitted form and documentation the meal plan modification committee.
  • Submission of this form does not guarantee the specific modification requested will be granted.

Step 4: Notification of Decision

  • Students will receive a written notification of the outcome via their university email by the second Friday of the semester.
  • You are responsible for full payment of your current meal plan, unless you are notified in writing that a reduction has been approved.
  • If approved, Housing & Residence Life will make the approved adjustment to your account.
  • If denied, students will be informed of their right to appeal.

Step 5: Appeal Option

  • Students may appeal a denial by submitting a written appeal to Dr. Craig Mourton, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Engagement.
  • Appeals must include:
    • Any additional or updated documentation that has not previously been submitted.

***Dr. Mourton’s decision will be final.***