My ProfileLog out
  1. FARE Home
  2. College Search
  3. Schools
  4. Eastern Michigan University

Eastern Michigan University

Verified
Back to FARE COLLEGE search results
Dining Services
Made-to-order items
Made-to-order items
[Yes, for all stations]
How are ingredients available?
Table: Ingredient Info Availability
Top 8 allergens, online database
[No]
Full ingredients, online database
[Yes]
Top 8 allergens, a list is posted in the dining hall
[No]
Full ingredients, a list is posted in the dining hall
[No]
Top 8 allergens, available on request in the dining hall
[Yes]
Full ingredients, available on request in the dining hall
[Yes]
 
Top 8 Allergens
Full Ingredients
Specific areas
Full ingredient information is available on request. There are no hidden recipes or menu ingredients we will not disclose.
Additional Information

If a student can't find something to accommodate their needs, talk to a chef, manager, or registered dietitian. They will make accommodations and can purchase any specialty ingredients. 

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 8 allergens, online database
[No]
Full ingredients, online database
[Yes]
Top 8 allergens, a list is posted in the dining hall
[No]
Full ingredients, a list is posted in the dining hall
[No]
Top 8 allergens, available on request in the dining hall
[Yes]
Full ingredients, available on request in the dining hall
[Yes]
 
Top 8 Allergens
Full Ingredients
Specific areas
Full ingredient information is available on request. There are no hidden recipes or menu ingredients we will not disclose.
Additional Information

If a student can't find something to accommodate their needs, talk to a chef, manager, or registered dietitian. They will make accommodations and can purchase any specialty ingredients. 

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 some stations]
Specific areas
We offer a G8 station free from gluten and the top 8 allergens at The Commons.
Additional information

There is a separate kitchen space within the Commons, including separate prep area, cooler, freezer, oven, sink, service area, warmer and cook.

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 some areas]
Specific areas
We make some effort to prevent cross-contact in all areas.
Additional Information

Be aware that we handle and prepare egg, milk, wheat, shellfish, fin fish, soy, peanut and tree nut products, and other potential allergens in the food production areas of our facilities. Please direct questions to our managers, chefs, or registered dietitian.

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?
[Yes]
Additional information

The G8 station is closed during the weekend. Special meals for the weekend can be pre-ordered via the nutrition text2serve line: (314) 222-7656

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?
[Yes]
What is the station free from?
Peanut
Tree nut
Fish
Shellfish
Eggs
Wheat
Soy
Milk
Gluten
Additional Information

Can't find what you need or want? Speak with the chef, manager or registered dietitian. We can make special items or order specific foods that meet your needs. 

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]
Which course(s) are used?
FARECheck Certified course
ServSafe Allergen by National Restaurant Association
What topics are covered?
Food allergies, celiac disease, signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis, how to avoid cross-contact, the top 8 allergens and reading labels.
Additional information

Lead chefs and managers not only have basic food allergy and celiac disease training, they also have allergen ServSafe certifications.

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
[Yes]
What training?
University-developed training
What topics are covered?
Food allergies, other allergies, epinephrine training, signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis.
9. We train our RA's.
Inclusive Residence Life Programs Including Food
Inclusive residence life programs involving food?
[Yes]
How can students access safe foods for residence life programs?

The same way they request other accommodations.

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
[Yes]
How does the school provide accommodations?
Trying to match students with food allergies for room assignments upon request
Facilitating roommate agreements involving food allergies upon request
Working with students to change roommate assignments if it becomes necessary
Does the housing office process requests?
Yes
Where can students get more information?
Residence Life
734-487-1300
housing@emich.edu
https://www.emich.edu/residencelife/
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]
Other departments a student should contact?
See Residence Life for meal plan exemption requests
How can students submit an accommodations request?
Schedule an appointment with the Disability Resource Center (drc@emich.edu), and contact the registered dietian (ds-nutrition@emich.edu).
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]
Additional information

Our daycare (off main campus) has Epi-pens.

The Department of Public Safety on campus does not carry epinephrine. Please carry your epinephrine, as a first responder/ambulance would be the only back up.

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
[No]
Who are the emergency responders?
On-campus emergency responders
Additional information

Please remember to carry your epinephrine. Ambulances can take 30+ minutes to get to campus. 

14. Our campus emergency responders carry epinephrine.
Emergency Response Policy
What does the policy allow for?
Call 911, Neither Dining services nor on campus emergency responders carry epinephrine.
Additional Information

The Department of Public Safety does not carry epinephrine. There is an urgent care on campus, but neither on campus emergency responders nor dining services has access to epinephrine.

See what our emergency response policy allows for >
Contact Info
Dining Services Staff Contact
ds-nutrition@emich.edu
734-487-3338
https://dineoncampus.com/emu
Disability Staff Contact
Eastern Michigan University Disability Resource Center
734-483-2470
drc@emich.edu
https://www.emich.edu/drc/ind…
Last Updated on:
College profiles containing a purple checkmark under the university name are verified college users. All other profiles have been generated through publicly available information from college websites. Accommodations may be available that are not listed here.