University of North Carolina
VerifiedAll MTO stations have full ingredient information available.
We label all foods on our digital screens and indicate any allergies, as well as Vegan, Vegetarian, and Halal options. Allergy information, nutritional information, and full ingredient listings are also available on our website at dining.unc.edu.
All self-serve areas have ingredient information available.
If a student or customer at our any of our dining halls or retail locations have questions about a food item, it is recommended that they ask a manager, chef, or the registered dietitian for help. They can provide the best information about our products, in addition to our digital screens and website.
Employees are trained on minimizing risk of cross-contact through MenuTrinfo®'s AllerTrain program. We provide a Top 9 Allergen free station, certified by MenuTrinfo®, at both Chase and Lenoir dining halls. At mixed stations, we use designated allergen friendly supplies and utensils (purple) and indicate allergens in our food labeling.
Both Chase and Lenoir dining halls are tree nut and peanut free. The bakery does have small risk from outside baked products, but signage is provided. We reduce risk of cross-contact at the self-serve salad bars by isolating allergen containing foods together, away from the base vegetables. Croutons are placed in a closed container. All self-serve stations are monitored and kept clean.
Special meal accommodations are available for students who need them.
The Simply Prepared station at Chase and Lenoir offer a healthy, allergen free meal consisting of a meat, starch, and cooked vegetables. Chase dining hall even provides a Made to Order Simply Prepared hibachi station, as well as a designated Made Without Gluten deli station. For students who are concerned about bakery cross-contact risk, we provide a StressLess cabinet with packaged certified peanut, tree nut, and gluten-free products (located behind the deli).
Food allergies, anaphylaxis, reducing cross-contact, hidden sources of allergies, and how to handle food allergy related questions.
More information about UNC Chapel Hill is available at the Celiac College Guide website.
UNC does not have a program in place to connect with RAs or Residence Life Programs with allergy education. Students are encouraged to reach out on an individual basis to the CDS or Campus Health Registered Dietitians.
Start with the University Compliance Office (UCO), then additional input may given by other departments including Dining, Housing, Counseling and Psychological Services, and Campus Health Services. Our UCO team is full of exceptional employees who are here to help in any way.
Submit a self-ID form with UCO along with medical documentation verifying food allergies and severity. Link: https://compliance.unc.edu/access-and-accommodations/accommodate/
We recommend including a request for priority registration so that a student can schedule classes based around meal periods to allow them to have enough time to walk to their preferred dining hall. This may also help with housing accommodations if a student needs a private kitchen or bathroom.
Campus Health does not provide allergy scratch/skin testing. Blood testing (RAST) is not recommended. Allergy testing should be done through an allergist.
As part of emergency care provided in our clinical areas and pharmacies for anaphylactic reactions as recognized by clinical staff. Campus EMS and police dine in our facilities as a backup for emergencies.
Administered in the clinical areas or at our pharmacies in the event of a person with anaphylactic reaction.