Meals for the week begin on Sunday and end on Saturday. Meals are served to resident students upon presentation of a valid identification card.
All students living in the residence halls (except first-year international students) will be opted into Meal Plan C.
All students may place money on their Ferrum ID card after their dining dollars have been used. They can also upgrade to a plan that includes more meals by contacting Student Accounts at (stacctm@ferrum.edu) or visiting John Wesley Hall to complete these transactions.
Please note: First-year students are not eligible to change meal plans until the spring semester.
Meal Plan A includes 19 meals/week, three guest meals/semester, and $200 dining dollars.
Meal Plan C includes 17 meals/week, three guest meals/semester, and $200 dining dollars.
Meal Plan M includes 10 meals/week, three guest meals/semester, and $200 dining dollars.
Commuter students may place money on their Ferrum ID card for meals. Please contact Student Accounts at (stacctm@ferrum.edu) or visit John Wesley Hall to complete these transactions.
Please note: Commuter students may opt out of the Block 5 or upgrade their plan by contacting Student Accounts (stacctm@ferrum.edu) no later than Friday of the first week of the semester (final drop/add day).
Block 5 includes 70 meals/semester and $25 Dining Dollars.
Will dining services accommodate my special dietary needs?
Absolutely. Your safety is important to us. If you have any food allergies, sensitivities, or require special accommodations, please email ma4084@metzcorp.com to inform our management team. You can also scan the QR codes on our menus for daily allergen and nutritional information
Are there any other places to eat on campus besides the dining hall?
Craving a made-to-order meal? Head to the Franklin Hall Student Center. Here we freshly make salads, sandwiches featuring Boar’s Head meat and cheese, and wood-fired pizza. For a quick caffeine fix or a snack on the go, visit Panther Grounds. Here we offer a full range of We Proudly serve Starbucks® hot and cold beverages and convenient snack items.
Who should I reach out to regarding campus dining questions?
Whether you have questions about changing your meal plan or adding more Dining Dollars to your account, our team is available to help. You can email us at ma4084@metzcorp.com. We also invite you to explore our website at ferrumdiningservices.com.
Does dining services hire students for on-campus positions?
Yes! We welcome all interested students to apply for positions with us. The benefits of working for dining services include flexible scheduling around your academic commitments, working close to where you live, gaining leadership experience, earning competitive wages, and—of course—a free meal when you’re working. Interested in applying? Email ma4084@metzcorp.com to get started.
What are dining dollars?
Dining dollars are student dollars that can be used to purchase meals and snacks at Panther Pizza, The Chopping Block, and Boar’s Head Deli, and We Proudly Serve Starbucks® drinks at Panther Grounds.
What is meal exchange?
Meal exchange, also called Three for Me, is designed for meal plan participants to give up a meal in the Franklin Dining Hall and receive a meal deal. Meal deals are posted at each participating location.
PantherGo is an opt-in program providing to-go containers for dining on the go. It works with all meal plans, but no meal plan is required. PantherGo is designed to help reduce waste and support Ferrum College’s efforts to provide a more sustainable and eco-friendly experience.
Download the PantherGo program here.
To participate, purchase a reusable to-go kit (reusable container and cup) for a one-time fee of $10, then bring your kit to Franklin Dining Hall to get your meal to go.
After you purchase the kit, dining services will be notified. Participants will then need to visit the dining services office Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to receive their first to-go kit and a numbered hologram placed on their ID card.
Participants are only allowed to use the to-go kit if they are taking food to go from the Franklin Dining Hall. All food must fit within the approved containers. No additional containers will be given.
Bring your rinsed containers to the Dining Hall the next time you would like to get your meal to go. Dining Services staff will exchange the container for one that has been washed and sanitized.
If you fail to follow the to-go procedures and policies, Ferrum College and/or Aladdin reserves the right to revoke your participation. No refund will be given if participation is revoked.
Replacement containers and/or cups may be purchased at a cost of $7 each.
