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

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Minnesota State University, Moorhead

Disability Services

1. Doctor’s note with medical documentation required for accommodations?
   No
2. Paperwork filed with disabilities office required for accommodations?
   Not required.
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?
   The dining services staff is available for a meeting. The dietitian is shared with Minnesota State University Mankato, and available upon request.
2. Is ingredient or allergen information onsite/online?
   Yes. Available by downloading the Sodexo Bite app at https://mnstate.sodexomyway.com/health/calculator.html
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. Utensils are color-coded purple, to signify allergies or celiac.
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?
   No
2. Resident Assistants trained on allergic reactions, auto-injector administration?
   No. Resident Assistants will call Campus Security who will call emergency medical services.
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?
   Yes
7. Room with kitchenette available, even if freshman?
   No

Minnesota State University, Mankato

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?
   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. For online, see: https://mnsu.sodexomyway.com/dining-choices/index.html
3. Dining staff trained regularly on food allergy, celiac disease, cross-contact?
   Yes
4. Pre-made allergy-friendly meals available?
   Yes, Simple Servings menu choices (free of 7 top allergens and gluten) are offered for lunch and dinner each day.
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?
   No

Residential Housing

1. Area on housing form to indicate food allergies/celiac disease?
   No. But there is a section to request special accommodations.
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
6. Microwaves/mini-fridge allowed in rooms?
   Yes
7. Room with kitchenette available, even if freshman?
   Yes

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