U.S. Colleges Directory: Comparing Food Allergy & GF Policies–Arizona

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Published: November 22, 2016

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Arizona State University

Disability Services
  1. Doctor’s note with medical documentation required for accommodations?
    Yes
  2. Paperwork filed with disabilities office required for accommodations?
    Yes
  3. Food allergy fair or similar event at start of year?
    Yes. Health Fair on each campus at start of year.

Dining Services
  1. Dietitian or dining services staff available for a meeting before applying?
    Yes
  2. Is ingredient or allergen information onsite/online?
    Yes/Yes http://asu.campusdish.com/Commerce/Catalog/EatWellHome.aspx
    Still check on-site; potential for ingredients to change.
  3. Dining staff trained regularly on food allergy, celiac disease, cross-contact?
    Yes
  4. Pre-made allergy-friendly meals available?
    Yes. In markets, not in residential dining facilities.
  5. Ingredient substitutions available?
    Yes
  6. Separate utensils and separate area in kitchen for food allergy/celiac orders?
    Separate utensils, pots and pans; not separate prep area.
  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?
    No
  2. Resident Assistants trained on allergic reactions, auto-injector administration?
    No
  3. On-campus residence required in first year?
    No
  4. Meal plans required if in on-campus housing?
    Yes
  5. Possible to group food allergy students as roommates?
    Yes. Upon request
  6. Microwaves/mini-fridge allowed in rooms?
    Yes
  7. Room with kitchenette available, even if freshman?
    No. Though community kitchen available.

 

Northern Arizona University

Disability Services
  1. Doctor’s note with medical documentation required for accommodations?
    Yes. Documentation can be completed through Campus Dining or Disability Resources.
  2. Paperwork filed with disabilities office required for accommodations?
    If accommodation is above what is normally offered in dining, disability services would handle.
  3. Food allergy fair or similar event at start of year?
    No

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://nau.edu/dining/
  3. Dining staff trained regularly on food allergy, celiac disease, cross-contact?
    Yes, at least once annually and with refreshers during the year.
  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?
    No. Separate utensils, pots and pans, but not separate area. College is creating a separate area at one campus dining hall, though not GF-certified.
  7. All dining halls able to accommodate allergies, gluten-free diet?
    Yes
  8. All retail sites able to accommodate allergies, gluten-free diet?
    No

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
  3. On-campus residence required in first year?
    Yes
  4. Meal plans required if in on-campus housing?
    Yes, only for first-year students.
  5. Possible to group food allergy students as roommates?
    Yes, in some instances if students request.
  6. Microwaves/mini-fridge allowed in rooms?
    Yes
  7. Room with kitchenette available, even if freshman?
    Students only allowed to have microwave in room; no other heat source.

 

University of Arizona

Disability Services
  1. Doctor’s note with medical documentation required for accommodations?
    No
  2. Paperwork filed with disabilities office required for accommodations?
    Yes
  3. Food allergy fair or similar event at start of year?
    Yes

Dining Services
  1. Dietitian or dining services staff available for a meeting before applying?
    Yes
  2. Is ingredient or allergen information onsite/online?
    Yes union.arizona.edu
  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 for separate utensils; same prep area in most locations.
  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?
    Yes, trained on reactions, but do not administer EpiPen.
  3. On-campus residence required in first year?
    No
  4. Meal plans required if in on-campus housing?
    No
  5. Possible to group food allergy students as roommates?
    Yes, if students request each other.
  6. Microwaves/mini-fridge allowed in rooms?
    Yes
  7. Room with kitchenette available, even if freshman?
    No

 

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