GFF College Dining Survey Responses

University of Minnesota Duluth

Duluth

Minnesota

Colleges

Survey Date:

Oct 4, 2025

Survey 1 of 1

Student:

Freshman

With:

Celiac Disease

Student's Summary Assessment:

College Dining:

C+

Surrounding Area:

B+

Rationale for Grades Given

There is a food allergy station with some gluten free options, but the school won't guarantee no cross-contamination, so I opted out of the meal plan.

There are a couple of decent grocery stores nearby with gluten-free options. There are a couple of restaurants with gluten-free options as well.

Details About this Student's Food Restrictions

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

1-3

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)

I have Celiac Disease. I have not eaten gluten since my diagnosis a year and a half ago, at that time I was throwing up, dizzy, tired all the time, and just feeling horrible. So now I eat completely gluten free.

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

I don't eat in the food hall.

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

Yes, they let me live in an on-campus apartment that has a kitchen and opt out of the meal plan.

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

Yes, there is a dietician I believe, but I just don't eat at the food hall.

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

I would have a separate gluten free kitchen and serving area so there would be less chance of cross contamination.

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

I have to go grocery shopping and make my own food. I eat a lot of easy to make meals and grab and go snacks.

Advice for Incoming Students:

Housing:

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

Yes, I live in the Oakland apartments and generally like it.

Dining Halls:

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

N/A

Meal Plans:

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

If you live in an apartment where a meal plan isn't required. Meal plans are required in the dorms.

Dorms:

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

Nope

Getting Started:

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

Find the grocery stores with gluten-free foods and the best way to get to them.

Socializing:

Advice on managing parties or dinners out with friends?

Scope out menus before going so you can plan what you'll eat or know the best restaurants with gf options and suggest going to those.

Other:

Any other advice or comments?

There is a great gluten-free cottage bakery that can deliver called Baked GF, she makes delicious baked goods.

Meal Plans:

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GFF College Dining Survey Responses

University of Minnesota Duluth

Duluth

Minnesota

Survey Date:

Oct 4, 2025

Survey 1 of 1

Student:

Freshman

With:

Celiac Disease

Student's Summary Assessment:

College Dining:

C+

Surrounding Area:

B+

Rationale for Grades Given

Details About this Student's Food Restrictions

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

1-3

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)

I have Celiac Disease. I have not eaten gluten since my diagnosis a year and a half ago, at that time I was throwing up, dizzy, tired all the time, and just feeling horrible. So now I eat completely gluten free.

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

I don't eat in the food hall.

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

Yes, they let me live in an on-campus apartment that has a kitchen and opt out of the meal plan.

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

Yes, there is a dietician I believe, but I just don't eat at the food hall.

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

I would have a separate gluten free kitchen and serving area so there would be less chance of cross contamination.

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

I have to go grocery shopping and make my own food. I eat a lot of easy to make meals and grab and go snacks.

Advice for Incoming Students:

Housing:

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

Yes, I live in the Oakland apartments and generally like it.

Dining Halls:

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

N/A

Meal Plans:

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

If you live in an apartment where a meal plan isn't required. Meal plans are required in the dorms.

Dorms:

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

Nope

Getting Started:

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

Find the grocery stores with gluten-free foods and the best way to get to them.

Socializing:

Advice on managing parties or dinners out with friends?

Scope out menus before going so you can plan what you'll eat or know the best restaurants with gf options and suggest going to those.

Other:

Any other advice or comments?

There is a great gluten-free cottage bakery that can deliver called Baked GF, she makes delicious baked goods.

Meal Plans: