Meal Plans and Dining Policies

1. Since Cornell is a residential college, all students, with the exceptions noted below, are required to take the full board plan. Arrangements and requests for exceptions listed below must be made through Business Services. Exceptions to the full board requirement are: Students who are exempt from the residential requirement and authorized to live off campus by the Residence Life Office may opt out of the board plan or select a full or partial board plan.
2. Students with special medical needs, as verified by a doctor’s completion of the Documentation of Medical/Psychological Conditions form (available from the Student Accounts Manger in Business Services) and recommended by the Director of Student Health Services or the Director of Counseling, may be excused from some or all of the board plan requirements.
3. Students authorized to live off-campus through the off-campus lottery may select the full or partial board plan. These students may not opt out of the board plan.
4. Students who live in College-owned apartments or houses may select the full or partial (seven meals per week) board plan. These students may not opt out of the board plan. Partial meal plans are not available for students in on-campus, suite-style housing.

Students who participate in approved off-campus courses can request meal refunds for specific time periods. Refer to the College Catalogue or consult with Business Services for more information.

Dining Room Policies

1. A valid ID is required for admission to the dining rooms.
2. Shoes and shirts must be worn in dining rooms and food service areas. All clothing must be clean (i.e. no excessive mud or paint) and appropriate.
3. Alcohol possession, consumption and intoxication are not allowed in the dining rooms. Individuals who violate this policy will be removed from the dining rooms and reported to the Dean of Students Office for conduct action.
4. Please return all trays and tableware to the Scramble dish return area. If you have a meeting outside of the dining rooms and must take your trays PLEASE return them to Scramble.
5. Remember the people that clean the dining rooms and your tables are your fellow students or Cornell employees. Please treat them with the respect they deserve. Bus your own dishes after meals and don't make unnecessary messes.