North Dakota State University
Not VerifiedEach dish served in West Dining Center is conveniently labeled using digital signage at each station. Item labels include the top 8 allergens and vegetarian dishes.
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.
Each dish served in West Dining Center is conveniently labeled using digital signage at each station. Item labels include the top 8 allergens and vegetarian dishes.
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.
Clean Eats station in West Dining Center
3. We have procedures in place to lower the risk of cross-contact in made-to-order areas.
Clean Eats station in West Dining Center
4. We have procedures in place to lower the risk of cross-contact in self-serve areas.
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.
The West Dining Center (WDC) is our designated allergen-friendly dining center on campus, providing students with sensitive diets the opportunity to eat fully prepared meals without worry. The Clean Eats station in West Dining Center serves lunch and dinners using ingredients completely free from the top 8 allergens: fish, shellfish, dairy, soy, eggs, nuts, tree nuts and wheat/gluten. Scratch made allergy-friendly desserts and pastries are also provided, which are prepared at the Clean Eats station to avoid cross contact.
A separate mini fridge and cupboard with additional options is also available for students with food allergies in WDC near the Clean Eats station.
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.
7. We train dining services staff members.
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.
9. We train our RA's.
10. We have inclusive resident life programs* including food. *Inclusive resident life programs - Programs in the resident halls often include food. Inclusive resident life programs will offer students with food allergies the opportunity to request safe food alternatives for events they attend in the dorms.
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.
Students with special dietary needs are encouraged to set up a meeting with our dietitian to learn about the different options and accommodations available.
12. Our disability office processes food allergy and celiac disease accommodation requests.
Our staff is happy to answer questions regarding food preparation or ingredients at any time. If needed, guests should carry an EpiPen with them at all times.
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.
14. Our campus emergency responders carry epinephrine.