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- The deadline for submitting exemptions request is by the 15 15th day of the semester.
- Outcome of exemption requests will be provided via the student's UWF email address.
- Requests received after the deadline will not be considered until the following semester.
- Please note that students have an obligation to pay for the meal plan until the exemption request is approved.
- Students are responsible for all meal charges up to the date the exemption is approved.
- If an exemption request is made after the meal charge has been placed on the student's account, the student is responsible for all payments and associated deadlines. It is recommended that students pay for the meal plan. In the event that the request is approved, a refund will be processed from the date of approval.
- Exemptions are only granted when Dining Services is not able to meet the dietary needs of the student in any respect.
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- Name
- UWF ID#
- UWF Student E-mail Address
- Phone Number
- Exemption Request Period: Fall or Spring
- Academic Year:
- Exemption request based on
- Disability
- Allergy
- Medical Condition
- Personal Statement
- Written statement which details why the student requires an exemption from the meal plan. Must be clear about any food restrictions, allergies or medical conditions which impact the student's daily food consumption. The statement should also include how the student will obtain, store, and prepare food in lieu of using dining services.
- Medical Documentation
- A letter on letterhead from a medical doctor indicating the nature of the medical condition and why such medical condition prevents the student from fulfilling dietary needs through a meal plan. In the event of food intolerance/allergies, the doctor must state specifically
which food(s) the student cannot consume. - A specific diet the student is required to follow for the documented medical condition. This includes a sample menu for meals/snacks for 3 days, foods the student has to avoid, and foods the student is able to eat. This diet plan should be provided from the student's medical
doctor. - Any other medical documentation that supports the waiver request.
- A letter on letterhead from a medical doctor indicating the nature of the medical condition and why such medical condition prevents the student from fulfilling dietary needs through a meal plan. In the event of food intolerance/allergies, the doctor must state specifically
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Step 1: All of the information detailed above is provided to the Director of Dining Services for review. Please allow up to 10 business days for the information to be reviewed. The student will then be asked to meet with the Director of Dining Services to discuss the dining options currently available to accommodate specific dietary needs. Recommendations regarding the student's request will then be shared with the University.
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Step 4: It usually takes approximately 10 business days from receipt of the waiver request to obtain a final decision. The student will receive notification of the decision (approved or denied) via the UWF email. If approved, SAR staff will write a letter of support to the Director of Dining Services regarding the Meal Plan Waiver. Any student who does not agree with the decision from SAR should follow the SAR Formal Complaint Procedure.