U.S. College Directory: Comparing Food Allergy & GF Policies-South Carolina

By:
in College Directory
Published: November 22, 2016

South Carolina For the complete directory of states and colleges, click here.

College of Charleston

Disability Services
  1. Doctor’s note with medical documentation required for accommodations?
    Medical note required only for meal plan exemption.
  2. Paperwork filed with disabilities office required for accommodations?
    Yes
  3. Food allergy fair or similar event at start of year?
    Allergy information available at tabling during all orientations.

Dining Services
  1. Dietitian or dining services staff available for a meeting before applying?
    Yes
  2. Is ingredient or allergen information onsite/online?
    Yes; https://charleston.campusdish.com/EatWellContent/ViewMenu.aspx
  3. Dining staff trained regularly on food allergy, celiac disease, cross-contact?
    Yes
  4. Pre-made allergy-friendly meals available?
    Yes
  5. Ingredient substitutions available?
    Yes
  6. Separate utensils and separate area in kitchen for
    food allergy/celiac orders?

    Yes
  7. All dining halls able to accommodate allergies, gluten-free diet?
    Yes
  8. All retail sites able to accommodate allergies, gluten-free diet?
    Yes

Residential Housing
  1. Area on housing form to indicate food allergies/celiac disease?
    Yes
  2. Resident Assistants trained on allergic reactions, auto-injector administration?
    No, RAs are not trained on auto-injector administration.
  3. On-campus residence required in first year?
    Yes
  4. Meal plans required if in on-campus housing?
    Yes
  5. Possible to group food allergy students as roommates?
    No
  6. Microwaves/mini-fridge allowed in rooms?
    Some dorms
  7. Room with kitchenette available, even if freshman?
    Some dorms