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Howard University
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, we talk to students and parents at orientation to learn of any allergies. - Is ingredient or allergen information onsite/online?
Yes; see dining info here. - Dining staff trained regularly on food allergy, celiac disease, cross-contact?
Yes - Pre-made allergy-friendly meals available?
No - 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. Gluten-free items in C-Store convenience stores.
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?
Yes - Possible to group food allergy students as roommates?
No - Microwaves/mini-fridge allowed in rooms?
Not generally; in some rooms and in some dorms may be available. - Room with kitchenette available, even if freshman?
No
