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North Carolina State University
Disability Services
- Doctor’s note with medical documentation required for accommodations?
We will make reasonable accommodations for anyone. Note would be required for first-year student living on campus to be excused from meal plan. - Paperwork filed with disabilities office required for accommodations?
No - Food allergy fair or similar event at start of year?
No, but a welcome dinner is held for students with food allergies. There is also a food allergy support group called “Safe Eats”.
Dining Services
- Dietitian or dining services staff available for a meeting before applying?
Yes - Is ingredient or allergen information onsite/online?
Yes. Complete ingredient lists available on mobile app, website and touch screens at the point of sale. Online: www.ncsudining.com - Dining staff trained regularly on food allergy, celiac disease, cross-contact?
Yes, every employee is allergy trained, all chefs are also allergy-trained via National Restaurant Association (NRA). - Pre-made allergy-friendly meals available?
No, strive to have options every day at all locations. - Ingredient substitutions available?
Yes - Separate utensils and separate area in kitchen for
food allergy/celiac orders?
When preparing a gluten-free option, color-coded purple utensils are used. Good cross-contact prevention employed. - All dining halls able to accommodate allergies, gluten-free diet?
Yes - All retail sites able to accommodate allergies, gluten-free diet?
All menu items are marked for top 8 allergens, complete ingredient lists available on mobile app, website and touch screens at the point of sale.
Residential Housing
- Area on housing form to indicate food allergies/celiac disease?
Place on the housing application to disclose any disability issue; food allergy can be disclosed here. - Resident Assistants trained on allergic reactions, auto-injector administration?
RAs are trained in allergy reactions; not allowed to administer auto-injectors. - On-campus residence required in first year?
Yes - Meal plans required if in on-campus housing?
Yes - Possible to group food allergy students as roommates?
Yes, if students notify Housing. - Microwaves/mini-fridge allowed in rooms?
Yes - Room with kitchenette available, even if freshman?
Yes
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Disability Services
- Doctor’s note with medical documentation required for accommodations?
Yes - Paperwork filed with disabilities office required for accommodations?
Yes - Food allergy fair or similar event at start of year?
No
Dining Services
- Dietitian or dining services staff available for a meeting before applying?
Yes - Is ingredient or allergen information onsite/online?
Yes. For online, see: https://dining.unc.edu/menu-hours/ - Dining staff trained regularly on food allergy, celiac disease, cross-contact?
Yes - Pre-made allergy-friendly meals available?
Yes - Ingredient substitutions available?
Yes - Separate utensils and separate area in kitchen for
food allergy/celiac orders?
Yes - All dining halls able to accommodate allergies, gluten-free diet?
Yes - All retail sites able to accommodate allergies, gluten-free diet?
Yes
Residential Housing
- Area on housing form to indicate food allergies/celiac disease?
Yes - Resident Assistants trained on allergic reactions, auto-injector administration?
No - On-campus residence required in first year?
Yes - Meal plans required if in on-campus housing?
No - Possible to group food allergy students as roommates?
Yes - Microwaves/mini-fridge allowed in rooms?
Yes - Room with kitchenette available, even if freshman?
Not for first-year students, unless approved by accommodations committee.
