GFF College Dining Survey Responses

University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa

Alabama

Colleges

Survey Date:

Dec 26, 2024

Survey 1 of 3

Student:

Recent Grad

With:

Celiac Disease

Student's Summary Assessment:

College Dining:

A

Surrounding Area:

C

Rationale for Grades Given

I’m was able to eat food easily

Not many restaurants in the Tuscaloosa area had GF knowledge

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?

Moderate: React sometimes

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

React on occasion

Details About this Student's College Dining Experience

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

Totally yes, was 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, registered prior to arrival. Was able to be placed on a dorm floor with a kitchen so I could cook my own food if I wanted.

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

My parents and I were able to talk with chefs during pre college visit. We were also able to tour the allergy room in the dining hall to see other options. I was able to text my order to the chefs so my GF items were ready when I arrived.

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

I was overall pleased with my accommodations.

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

Probably only being able to use the dining halls. The extra dining options were mostly fast food and not GF friendly.

Advice for Incoming Students:

Housing:

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

Any dorm with suite style living. Having a full sized fridge was great for keeping a supply of GF food on hand.

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?

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?

Reach out and let them know about your food restrictions. Alabama was so accommodating.

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GFF College Dining Survey Responses

University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa

Alabama

Survey Date:

Dec 26, 2024

Survey 1 of 3

Student:

Recent Grad

With:

Celiac Disease

Student's Summary Assessment:

College Dining:

A

Surrounding Area:

C

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?

Moderate: React sometimes

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

React on occasion

Details About this Student's College Dining Experience

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

Totally yes, was 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

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

Yes, registered prior to arrival. Was able to be placed on a dorm floor with a kitchen so I could cook my own food if I wanted.

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

My parents and I were able to talk with chefs during pre college visit. We were also able to tour the allergy room in the dining hall to see other options. I was able to text my order to the chefs so my GF items were ready when I arrived.

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

I was overall pleased with my accommodations.

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

Probably only being able to use the dining halls. The extra dining options were mostly fast food and not GF friendly.

Advice for Incoming Students:

Housing:

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

Any dorm with suite style living. Having a full sized fridge was great for keeping a supply of GF food on hand.

Dining Halls:

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

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Meal Plans:

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

​

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?

Reach out and let them know about your food restrictions. Alabama was so accommodating.

Socializing:

Advice on managing parties or dinners out with friends?

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Other:

Any other advice or comments?

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Meal Plans: