Dietary Needs

At Campus Dining & Hospitality, we understand that everyone鈥檚 nutritional needs and preferences are unique. Our commitment is to provide a variety of accessible and delicious dining experiences that support the well-being of all students and community members鈥攏o matter their dietary requirements, allergies or lifestyle choices.听

To apply for a housing or meal plan accommodation due to a specific dietary need, visit the Disability Services website.听听

Food Allergies

We are committed to providing safe and positive dining experiences for all students, including those with food allergies and dietary restrictions. If you have questions about how to dine with dietary restrictions in our campus dining halls, feel free to reach out to Lisa Whalen, RDN.听

Here鈥檚 how we support your needs:听

听听A9 allergen labeling: All campus dining locations use the A9 labeling system to clearly indicate which of the top nine allergens, as well as gluten, are present in each dish. This helps students make informed choices at every meal. Learn how to read an A9 label. (will link to the A9 page once it's built)

听听Nutrislice menu filtering: Our online menu platform, , allows you to filter menu items by allergen, so you can plan your meals with confidence.

听听Staff training and food preparation: Our dining staff undergo comprehensive training to ensure safe food handling and preparation.

  • AllerTrain鈩 certification equips staff with knowledge about food allergies, cross-contact prevention and emergency response.
  • A9 Identified Allergen Training ensures staff are familiar with our labeling system and best practices for allergen safety.
  • All staff are State Food Safety certified and trained.听听

If you ever feel uncertain about food on the serving line, our staff are happy to pull fresh items directly from warmers or coolers to minimize risk.听

听听Allergy-friendly dining options: Libby Dining is completely free of peanuts, tree nuts, wheat and gluten.听All dining locations offer a variety of allergy-friendly options and follow strict protocols to reduce cross-contact.听

Meet Lisa, Our Registered Dietitian

Lisa Whalen

Lisa meets with students in person on campus and online to make healthy eating easier and answer your questions about nutrition and special diets. Lisa offers:听

  • One-on-one meetings to talk about things like food allergies, vegetarian or vegan eating, weight concerns or making changes to your diet.
  • Guidance on food ingredients, tours of the dining centers to show you healthy and allergy-friendly options and help with finding the right foods.
  • Easy-to-read handouts about healthy eating, eating well on and off campus and how to manage portion sizes.听

Faith-Based Dining Accommodations

Our dining services are dedicated to accommodating students who observe religious dietary practices, making it easier to follow faith-based restrictions while enjoying nourishing meals on campus.听

C4C Kosher station

Kosher accommodations听

Enjoy a variety of both classic and contemporary dishes at the Kosher station in the C4C Dining Center.听听

  • All menu items are strictly Glatt Kosher, prepared in accordance with the Kashrut dietary laws.
  • The station is overseen by a dedicated Mashgiach to ensure proper supervision at all times.
  • Meals are entirely dairy-free and are served on compostable plates for sustainability.听

Normal operating hours:听听

  • Monday-Thursday:
    • Lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
    • Dinner 5-6:30 p.m.听

Hours can vary due to holidays. Service at the Kosher station follows the Jewish holiday calendar and may occasionally pause in observance of religious practices throughout the academic year.听

Halal accommodations听

The Persian Station at the C4C Dining Center offers a diverse selection of Halal-certified dishes. All items are carefully prepared to meet Halal standards, and any food containing pork or alcohol is clearly marked on A9 allergen labels to help you make informed choices. Additionally, Halal meats are specified in the ingredient lists available through , making it easy to identify suitable options before you dine.听

Vegetarian, Vegan and Plant-Based Options

At our dining locations, we make it easy to put plants first. You can use the menus and the vegetarian and vegan filter functions in to plan your meals. Vegan and vegetarian options rotate daily on a three-week cycle, and you may need to visit two stations at dining centers to build a full meal. Look for the 鈥淰鈥 on food labels鈥攅very station is required to label all their items with 鈥淰鈥 if the item is vegan and "LO" if the item is vegetarian.

You can also stock up on vegan and vegetarian snacks from grab-and-go spots like 麻豆免费版下载on the Run, Libby Dining and the Alley @ Farrand.听听听

Accommodations for Illness

If you鈥檙e feeling under the weather and can鈥檛 make it to the dining center, we want to make sure you鈥檙e still cared for.听

Please feel free to take advantage of our convenient grab-n-go locations. If you need assistance outside of regular hours, just reach out to your dining hall management team鈥攚e鈥檙e here to help and support you while you recover.听