Is there a way to get out of the meal plan as a Freshman?

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<p>I know that the meal plan is mandatory, but is there any way to get around the red tape? I am a vegan and from orientation I know that there is not much for me to work with regarding their food; in fact, there are very few things I can eat. I pan on doing my own grocery shopping and cooking for myself as that is the only way I really can eat. So, is there any way I can report my dietary restrictions and get an exemption on the meal plan?</p>

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<p>call Dining Services - I’m sure they will work something out for you. You will need a dr note or something? [Bama</a> Dining Contacts - The University of Alabama](<a href=“http://bamadining.ua.edu/pages/contacts.html]Bama”>http://bamadining.ua.edu/pages/contacts.html)
Here is the link for the dietary exemption form: <a href=“http://bamadining.ua.edu/information/First-Year-Meal-Plan-Exemption.pdf[/url]”>http://bamadining.ua.edu/information/First-Year-Meal-Plan-Exemption.pdf&lt;/a&gt;
…altho…I see you have missed the deadline (July 15), so??? Be polite, nice, patient when you call.</p>