The George Washington University
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Washington, D.C.
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Dining Services
Made-to-order items
Made-to-order items
[Yes, for all stations]
How are ingredients available?
Table: Ingredient Info Availability
Top 9 allergens, online database
[No]
Full ingredients, online database
[Yes]
Top 9 allergens, a list is posted in the dining hall
[No]
Full ingredients, a list is posted in the dining hall
[No]
Top 9 allergens, available on request in the dining hall
[Yes]
Full ingredients, available on request in the dining hall
[Yes]
Top 9 Allergens
Full Ingredients
Additional Information
Download the dine on campus app to access all ingredient and nutrition information
1. We provide access to ingredient information for made-to-order* items.
*Made-to-order - Meals that are prepared on request and to your specification in the dining hall. Examples include a sandwich station, omelet station, burrito station, etc.
Self-Serve Items
Self-Serve Items
[Yes, for all stations]
How are ingredients available?
Table: Ingredient Info Availability
Top 9 allergens, online database
[No]
Full ingredients, online database
[Yes]
Top 9 allergens, a list is posted in the dining hall
[No]
Full ingredients, a list is posted in the dining hall
[No]
Top 9 allergens, available on request in the dining hall
[Yes]
Full ingredients, available on request in the dining hall
[Yes]
Top 9 Allergens
Full Ingredients
Additional Information
Ingredient information available on Dine on campus app, available to download on all app stores.
2. We provide access to ingredient information for self-serve* items.
*Self-serve - Meals that are served buffet-style in a dining hall. These are typically high risk for cross-contact and are best avoided by diners with food allergies.
Made-To-Order Areas
Made-to-order areas
[Yes, in all stations]
Additional information
Team members are trained to take precautions in order to minimize the risk of cross contact.
3. We have procedures in place to lower the risk of cross-contact in made-to-order areas.
Self-Serve Areas
Self-Serve Areas
[Yes, in all areas]
Additional Information
Self serve stations are wiped down and utensils are swapped out often. Team members are trained to mitigate cross contact and offer separate items not yet on the line upon request from students avoiding an allergy.
4. We have procedures in place to lower the risk of cross-contact in self-serve areas.
Pre-Order Meals
Do students have access to pre-order meals free from their allergens?
[No]
Additional information
Please reach out to the Registered Dietitian to work out a plan to better meet your allergen needs. When you arrive in the dining hall, ask for a manager or chef to find items that work for your needs. We never want you to leave hungry.
5. We have pre-order meals* available.
*Pre-order meals - Custom meals that can be ordered in advance by a diner so they are ready for pick up at a specific time. Typically these can be ordered online or by phone/text.
Allergy-Friendly Station
Do students have access to an allergy-friendly station(s) that is free from specific allergens?
[No]
Additional Information
We will have a G8 station in fall of 2022, this section of the dining hall will serve food made without the top 8 allergens. There are also dairy free milk and gluten free options at all dining halls.
6. We have an allergy-friendly station*.
*Allergy-friendly station - A food station where specific ingredients are banned, typically including many or all items in the Top 8 allergens and gluten.
Dining Services Staff Member Trained?
Dining services staff trained?
[Yes, all staff]
How often?
At least once a year
Upon hiring and once per year
Which course(s) are used?
FARECheck Certified course
We developed our own food allergy training.
7. We train dining services staff members.
Registered Dietitian on Staff?
Do you have a registered dietitian on staff?
[Yes]
8. We have a registered dietitian* on staff.
*Registered dietitian - Registered dietitians are food and nutrition experts who are often tasked with helping students with food allergies navigate the dining halls.
Campus Life & Disabilities
RAs Trained
RA’s trained
[Not answered]
9. We train our RA's.
Inclusive Residence Life Programs Including Food
Inclusive residence life programs involving food?
[Not answered]
10. We have inclusive residence life programs* including food.
*Inclusive residence life programs - Programs in the resident halls often include food. Inclusive residence life programs will offer students with food allergies the opportunity to request safe food alternatives for events they attend in the dorms.
Accommodations for Roommate Assignments
ROLLUP - Accommodations for roommate assignments
[Not answered]
Does the housing office process requests?
Not Answered
Where can students get more information?
11. We offer accommodations for roommate assignments.
*Every accommodation request is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. A housing accommodation cannot be guaranteed prior to an individual evaluation.
Disability Services Office Processes Food Allergy and Celiac Disease Accommodation Requests
Disability services office processes food allergy and celiac disease accommodation requests
[Yes]
How can students submit an accommodations request?
Visit the accommodations website mentioned above and they will put you in contact with the correct resources.
12. Our disability office processes food allergy and celiac disease accommodation requests.
Emergency Response
Stock, Undesignated Epinephrine Available for Emergency Response
Stock, undesignated epinephrine for emergencies
[No]
13. We have stock, undesignated epinephrine* available for emergency response.
*Stock, undesignated epinephrine - Epinephrine that is prescribed to a college or university rather than to a particular student. This epinephrine is kept on hand to use for any student that experiences anaphylaxis.
Campus Emergency Responders Carry Epinephrine
Campus emergency responders carry epinephrine
[Not answered]
14. Our campus emergency responders carry epinephrine.
Emergency Response Policy
What does the policy allow for?
Staff is trained to recognize anaphylaxis and call emergency responders
On-campus emergency responders carry epinephrine for use in an emergency
See what our emergency response policy allows for >
Contact Info
Dining Services Staff Contact
Disability Staff Contact