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GFF College Dining Survey Responses

University of Wisconsin

Madison

Wisconsin

Survey Date:

Mar 9, 2025

Survey 1 of 3

Student:

Freshman

With:

Celiac Disease

Student's Summary Assessment:

College Dining:

C+

Surrounding Area:

A-

Rationale for Grades Given

They offer gluten free items but their always the same and never change. Also, I have to order food ahead of time, so if I don’t order food before 3:30 I have nothing to eat.

There’s multiple gluten free restaurants nearby me

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)

No extra details

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?

NO

If Yes, describe each incident and how your school responded

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

I registered it

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

Somewhat yes

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

I would add much more gluten free options since the current selection is very limited.

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

My biggest challenge is that I can’t eat with other people (go out to a restaurant with no gf options). I try to propose gluten free alternatives in the area instead.

Advice for Incoming Students:

Housing:

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

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?

Socializing:

Advice on managing parties or dinners out with friends?

Other:

Any other advice or comments?

Meal Plans:

GFF College Dining Survey responses come directly from students and do not reflect the viewpoints or opinions of Gluten Free Friends.

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