GFF College Dining Survey Responses

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix

Arizona

Colleges

Survey Date:

Dec 23, 2024

Survey 1 of 1

Student:

Freshman

With:

Celiac Disease

Student's Summary Assessment:

College Dining:

B

Surrounding Area:

A

Rationale for Grades Given

No specific place for me, we have a restaurant based not cafeteria. It can get quite boring

There's a lot of TexMex with GF food

Details About this Student's Food Restrictions

How many years ago were you diagnosed with food allergies or celiac disease?

5+

If you indicated celiac or gluten intolerance, how sensitive are you to gluten?

Very: React to small amounts

Add details to help us better understand your food restrictions (e.g. sensitivity level, potential reaction, need for EPI pen)

I'm very sensitive I can get get sick with the airborne

Details About this Student's College Dining Experience

Does your college handle food restrictions as you expected when you decided to attend?

Somewhat what I expected

Have you had a reation from eating in your dining hall?

YES

If Yes, describe each incident and how your school responded

It's been light but I do feel sick some days, I haven't talked to anyone about it.

Did you register your food restriction with the disabilities office? If yes, describe

no

Are there resources to help with nutritious, safe dining (e.g. dietician)? If yes, describe

no

If you were in charge of dining, what would you change? Would your school be open to suggestions?

I would have a allergen friendly area with a variety of foods. My school would probably not be open to suggestions

Describe your biggest challenge managing your food restrictions at college and how you deal with it

I can't even have anything other than a microwave and my dorm doesn't have a kitchen (only one without)

Advice for Incoming Students:

Housing:

Did your food restrictions impact your housing decisions? Any dorm recommendations

The restrictions are pretty bad, however as a freshman you can choose an on campus apartment

Dining Halls:

Any advice for managing dining halls? Favorite dining halls? Any to avoid?

NO dining hall only restaurant based

Meal Plans:

Describe your meal plans over the year(s). What's mandatory? Any suggestions?

I chose the least expensive, that's the least that's mandatory, I've worked on learning to microwave foods

Dorms:

Any advice for eating in the dorms? Favorite snacks? Places that deliver?

Learn how to cook simple foods in the microwave. You have to meet delivery at the guard shack.

GFF College Dining Survey Responses

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix

Arizona

Survey Date:

Dec 23, 2024

Survey 1 of 1

Student:

Freshman

With:

Celiac Disease

Student's Summary Assessment:

College Dining:

B

Surrounding Area:

A

Rationale for Grades Given

Details About this Student's Food Restrictions

How many years ago were you diagnosed with food allergies or celiac disease?

5+

If you indicated celiac or gluten intolerance, how sensitive are you to gluten?

Very: React to small amounts

Add details to help us better understand your food restrictions (e.g. sensitivity level, potential reaction, need for EPI pen)

I'm very sensitive I can get get sick with the airborne

Details About this Student's College Dining Experience

Does your college handle food restrictions as you expected when you decided to attend?

Somewhat what I expected

Have you had a reation from eating in your dining hall?

YES

If Yes, describe each incident and how your school responded

It's been light but I do feel sick some days, I haven't talked to anyone about it.

Did you register your food restriction with the disabilities office? If yes, describe

no

Are there resources to help with nutritious, safe dining (e.g. dietician)? If yes, describe

no

If you were in charge of dining, what would you change? Would your school be open to suggestions?

I would have a allergen friendly area with a variety of foods. My school would probably not be open to suggestions

Describe your biggest challenge managing your food restrictions at college and how you deal with it

I can't even have anything other than a microwave and my dorm doesn't have a kitchen (only one without)

Advice for Incoming Students:

Housing:

Did your food restrictions impact your housing decisions? Any dorm recommendations

The restrictions are pretty bad, however as a freshman you can choose an on campus apartment

Dining Halls:

Any advice for managing dining halls? Favorite dining halls? Any to avoid?

NO dining hall only restaurant based

Meal Plans:

Describe your meal plans over the year(s). What's mandatory? Any suggestions?

I chose the least expensive, that's the least that's mandatory, I've worked on learning to microwave foods

Dorms:

Any advice for eating in the dorms? Favorite snacks? Places that deliver?

Learn how to cook simple foods in the microwave. You have to meet delivery at the guard shack.

Getting Started:

What should students do before school starts or when they first arrive?

Look into an apartment on campus

Socializing:

Advice on managing parties or dinners out with friends?

No parties (dry campus) just search safe places.

Other:

Any other advice or comments?

good luck

Meal Plans: