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GFF College Dining Survey Responses
Indiana University Indianapolis
Indianapolis
Indiana
Survey Date:
Dec 4, 2025
Survey 1 of 1
Student:
Senior
With:
Celiac Disease, Tree Nut Allergy, Other
Student's Summary Assessment:
College Dining:
C-
Surrounding Area:
B-
Rationale for Grades Given
IU Indy has one dining hall and a few restaurants on campus, as well as some small convenience store type places. There is almost nothing in the dining hall that is celiac safe and dining services isn't willing to attempt to provide more options, just some Udi's muffins that are often moldy. The restaurants on campus aren't safe, and the convenience stores have extremely limited GF and tree nut free options.
There's some restaurants nearby (farther into downtown) with safe food and I'm able to order Bibibop for delivery
Details About this Student's Food Restrictions
How many years ago were you diagnosed with food allergies or celiac disease?
3-5
If you indicated celiac or gluten intolerance, how sensitive are you to gluten?
Extremely: React to even small traces
Add details to help us better understand your food restrictions (e.g. sensitivity level, potential reaction, need for EPI pen)
Celiac & extremely sensitive to cross contamination. Allergic to tree nuts, coconut, and honey - keep EpiPen on hand in case of severe reaction
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
Did you register your food restriction with the disabilities office? If yes, describe
Yes. They connected me with dining services. I also have a one bedroom apartment on campus because of my food restrictions.
Are there resources to help with nutritious, safe dining (e.g. dietician)? If yes, describe
If there is, I've not been able to get in touch with them.
If you were in charge of dining, what would you change? Would your school be open to suggestions?
I'd provide a larger selection of celiac safe food that isn't in the buffet style areas with the other food. I'd provide more options in the convenience stores on campus.
Describe your biggest challenge managing your food restrictions at college and how you deal with it
I can't eat safe food unless I bring it myself, so I just don't eat out of my apartment anymore.
Advice for Incoming Students:
Housing:
Did your food restrictions impact your housing decisions? Any dorm recommendations
Absolutely. Request an accommodation for a one bedroom in Riverwalk apartments if you're really sensitive.
Dining Halls:
Any advice for managing dining halls? Favorite dining halls? Any to avoid?
Meal Plans:
Describe your meal plans over the year(s). What's mandatory? Any suggestions?
If you're living in the campus apartments, meal plans aren't required, but I get the snack plan so I can get things like chips from the convenience stores on campus.
Dorms:
Any advice for eating in the dorms? Favorite snacks? Places that deliver?
Getting Started:
What should students do before school starts or when they first arrive?
Socializing:
Advice on managing parties or dinners out with friends?
Other:
Any other advice or comments?
Meal Plans:
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