Meal Plans
At Washington and Lee University, we understand that easy access to good food is fundamental to student success. One day you may need a quick bite on the way to class, and the next you may have more time to relax and enjoy a meal with friends. To help ensure that these needs are met, our meal plans allow the maximum flexibility and value across our 8 on-campus dining locations.
Undergraduate Plans
All upper-division meal plans will continue to enjoy full retail exchange at any time within all retail outlets. All plans will also feature $550 in Meal Plan Flex Dollars - about $15 per week - to use for à la carte spending across the campus dining locations. This is allocated as $250 with the fall plan and $300 with the winter/spring plan.
For your convenience, all students will be assigned to the corresponding default meal plan as shown below.
| Classification | Housing | Default Meal Plan | Minimum Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Year Students (Class of 2030) | Living on campus | Full Board Plan *Required |
Full Board Plan *Required |
| Independent Upper Division Students (Classes of 2029, 2028, 2027) | Living on or off campus | 20 Meal Plan | 15 Meal *Must Request |
| Sorority Members | Living in sorority housing | 20 Meal Plan + Resident Pantry Fee ($400 (fall), $500 (wint./spr.)) | 15 Meal *Must Request + Pantry Fee |
| Living elsewhere on or off campus | 20 Meal Plan + Non-Resident Pantry Fee ($160 (fall), $200 (wint./spr.)) | 15 Meal *Must Request + Pantry Fee | |
| Fraternity Members on a Fraternity Meal Plan | Living on or off campus | 10 Meal Plan | 5 Meal *Must Request |
Students wishing to make a change to this assignment may do so by using the online meal plan form.
Example: You are in a fraternity with a Fraternity Meal Plan and your default assignment is a 10 meal plan, but you spend a great deal of time on campus, eat often with friends and feel a 15 meal plan will better fit your needs, you would submit a request by using the online meal plan form.
Law Plans
While the Brief Stop is the convenient in-building option, all law meal plans can be used across all campus dining units. 1L and 2L students will automatically be enrolled in the Law1000 Plan, which gives you $500 in meal plan flex per semester. 1L and 2L students are required to have at least the Law1000 plan but may choose to opt into a block plan as outlined below.
Note: Meal plan flex dollars do not carry over from Fall Semester to Spring Semester.
3L students are not automatically enrolled in any plan, but can opt in to any meal plan by completing the online meal plan form.
| Student Classification | Default Meal Plan | Alternate Meal Plan |
|---|---|---|
| First Year (Class of 2029) | LAW1000 | 5MP/10MP/15MP/20MP/Full Board *Must Request |
| Second Year (Class of 2028) | LAW1000 | 5MP/10MP/15MP/20MP/Full Board *Must Request |
| Third Year (Class of 2027) | No Requirement | 5MP/10MP/15MP/20MP/Full Board/Law Connection $100/LAW1000 |
Students wishing to make a change to this assignment may do so by using the online meal plan form.
Example: Your default assignment is the LAW1000 plan, but you plan to eat frequently at The Marketplace, so you feel a 15 meal plan will be a better value and better fit your needs. You would submit a request by using the online meal plan form.
Summer Meal Plan
The Summer Meal Plan can be used June 4, 2026, through August 28, 2026, at The Marketplace and offers the following block options:
- 25 swipes - $320 ($11.50 per meal plus tax)
- 60 swipes - $735 ($11.00 per meal plus tax)
- 100 swipes - $1,168 ($10.50 per meal plus tax)
- 150 swipes - $1,670 ($10.00 per meal plus tax)
Fall Term Meal Plan Timeline
Open selection period for meal plan changes from your default plan is from May 8, 2026 through June 30, 2026 for Fall Term. If you have extenuating circumstances, please contact mealplans@wlu.edu.
Note: Any specially approved change, due to extenuating circumstances, made after June 30, 2026 will be assessed a $50 administrative fee.
Winter/Spring Term Meal Plan Timeline
Open selection period for meal plan changes from your Fall Meal Plan is from October 10, 2026, through October 31, 2026, for Winter/Spring Term. If you have extenuating circumstances, please contact mealplans@wlu.edu.
Note: Any specially approved change, due to extenuating circumstances, made after October 31, 2026, will be assessed a $50 administrative fee.
Summer Meal Plan Timeline
Students wishing to enroll may do so by using the online summer meal plan form. Enrollment period is from April 6, 2026, through June 1, 2026. Cancellations/reductions requested after this date are not permitted. Students may elect to add a Summer Meal Plan at any time during the summer. For questions, please contact mealplans@wlu.edu.
Meal Plan Options
Learn more about our meal plan options and pricing.
Undergraduate Meal Plan Form
Undergraduate students or their parents may use this form to add or change meal plan options.
Law School Meal Plan Form
Law students may use this form to add or change meal plan options.
Faculty and Staff Meal Plan Form
Faculty and staff may use this form to add or change meal plan options.
Summer Meal Plan Form
Students may use this form to add or change summer meal plan options.
Food Flex Addition Form
Add money to your Food Flex Account.
Sick Meal Request Form
Not feeling well? The Sick Meal Request will allow for a designated student (remedy buddy) to assemble and carry out your meals from The Marketplace and deliver to you. You may notify us of your meal request by web submission of this form or by your remedy buddy presenting a completed copy of this form to The Marketplace Cashier. Sick Meal Request forms are also available in The Marketplace. Students requiring meal delivery must request meals prior to the beginning of the meal period (Breakfast at 7:00AM, Lunch at 11:00AM and Dinner at 5:00PM). All meal requests can be submitted at the same time if it is more convenient for the student. Our staff will then reach out to set a designated delivery time.
Special Dietary Needs
W&L Dining Services offer a proactive approach for students, faculty, and staff with special dietary needs. If you have specific nutrition concerns or are allergic to any foods and need help in finding appropriate foods, please make an appointment for individualized assistance via email: diningservices@wlu.edu. Students that have a specific food allergy or special dietary need due to a medical condition, and would like assistance with meeting those needs, please contact Lindley Health for an appointment at 540-458-8401.
Meal Plan FAQ
Meal plan frequently asked questions.
Dining Policies and Schedule
Dining policies and schedules.
