What is a Meal Plan?

A Meal Plan unlocks delicious meals, coffee, snacks, and more, at 10 locations across campus. Your Meal Plan includes Meal Swipes and Bonus Dollars, conveniently loaded onto your Lancer Card. No need to carry additional cards or cash!

Swipes

Meal Swipes

Meal Swipes give you access to Dhall, our all-you-care-to-eat dining hall in Dorrill Dining Hall.

Dollars

Bonus Dollars

Bonus Dollars may be used at any Longwood Dining location. Visit our locations page for location information, including dining hall menus and hours of operation. Bonus Dollars can be added throughout the semester. To add funds or check your balance, visit the Lancer Card Portal

Exchange

Meal Exchange

Meal plans offer meal exchanges at 4 locations on and off campus. Greens to Go and Farm Grill are both in the Upchurch University Center. The Pod is located in Lancer Park, and Moe's Southwest Grill is in Midtown. Meal Exchange typically includes an entrée, side and beverage. Upgrades like additional toppings or premium proteins are available in some locations for an additional cost. The All Access, Weekly 14, Block 50, and Block 80 meal plans allow 5 exchanges per week. The VIP All Access plan allows 7 exchanges per week.


Meal Plan Benefits

With your meal plan, you receive many benefits and perks, including:

  • Quality food made fresh by our culinary team, with a variety of menu options personalized the way you like
  • Healthy choices available all across campus
  • Special events with themed meals and exclusive offers for meal plan members
  • Casual atmosphere with TVs, music and lounge-style seating—perfect for studying or hanging out with friends.
  • Dedicated True Balance Allergen Friendly station at Dhall in Dorrill Dining Hall.

To-go meals: Simply request a to-go box when you swipe your meal at Dhall – learn more about to-go meals.


Managing Your Plan

There are two ways you can check your Meal Swipes and Bonus Dollar balance:

  • Go to lancercard.longwood.edu and sign in to your account.
  • See your Bonus Dollar Balance on your receipt.

Key Dates

Fall 2025 Last Day to Choose a Meal Plan: September 2, 2025.