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GFF College Dining Survey Responses
Rutgers University
New Brunswick
New Jersey
Survey Date:
Oct 12, 2025
Survey 1 of 3
Student:
Freshman
With:
Celiac Disease
Student's Summary Assessment:
College Dining:
B+
Surrounding Area:
B+
Rationale for Grades Given
Some gf options but you need to text ahead if you want guaranteed gf food, no gf specific stations but food is marked and they use gf soy sauce,
There are restaurants with gf good but they can be pricey
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)
Very sensitive to gluten and cross contamination.
Details About this Student's College Dining Experience
Does your college handle food restrictions as you expected when you decided to attend?
Mostly what I expected
Have you had a reation from eating in your dining hall?
NO
If Yes, describe each incident and how your school responded
Did you register your food restriction with the disabilities office? If yes, describe
Yes, my dr filled out the paper work the school provided. They granted me my own refrigerator in my dorm room.
Are there resources to help with nutritious, safe dining (e.g. dietician)? If yes, describe
Yes the Dr of dining services sets up appointments to discuss food choices before school starts and during the semester if there are questions or concerns,
If you were in charge of dining, what would you change? Would your school be open to suggestions?
I would proved a full gf station in each dining hall.
Describe your biggest challenge managing your food restrictions at college and how you deal with it
Few choices on my campus so nether go to another campus or eat food in my room at times.
Advice for Incoming Students:
Housing:
Did your food restrictions impact your housing decisions? Any dorm recommendations
It did not, however college ave does not have a full dining hall? Busch and Livingston do and all the food there is labeled,
Dining Halls:
Any advice for managing dining halls? Favorite dining halls? Any to avoid?
Livingston is the favorite
Meal Plans:
Describe your meal plans over the year(s). What's mandatory? Any suggestions?
Yes mandatory freshman year.
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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