GFF College Dining Survey Responses

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee

North Carolina

Colleges

Survey Date:

Nov 13, 2025

Survey 1 of 4

Student:

Senior

With:

Celiac Disease

Student's Summary Assessment:

College Dining:

C-

Surrounding Area:

B-

Rationale for Grades Given

There are hardly any safe options, and they are typically stale or expired and extremely expensive

Some local restaurants have nice options, but no fast food or nice sit in restaurants do

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?

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)

Any amount of gluten gives me severe issues ranging from GI, joint pain, acne, headaches, mood swings, etc

Details About this Student's College Dining Experience

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

Mostly not 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

I would end up going to the clinic on campus for severe issues , almost like an Urgent Care visit. Thankfully at one of them I was able to get the correct testing for diagnosis

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

No

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

Yes, a nutritionist

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

Always label allergens in food, and provide gluten free and vegan options always

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

My dining meal plan does not feed me adequately , despite how much I spent on it

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?

Make sure to pick a meal plan that gives you some ability to eat on campus, but saves enough money in your pocket to cook at home

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GFF College Dining Survey Responses

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee

North Carolina

Survey Date:

Nov 13, 2025

Survey 1 of 4

Student:

Senior

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?

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)

Any amount of gluten gives me severe issues ranging from GI, joint pain, acne, headaches, mood swings, etc

Details About this Student's College Dining Experience

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

Mostly not 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

I would end up going to the clinic on campus for severe issues , almost like an Urgent Care visit. Thankfully at one of them I was able to get the correct testing for diagnosis

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

No

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

Yes, a nutritionist

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

Always label allergens in food, and provide gluten free and vegan options always

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

My dining meal plan does not feed me adequately , despite how much I spent on it

Advice for Incoming Students:

Housing:

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

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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?

Make sure to pick a meal plan that gives you some ability to eat on campus, but saves enough money in your pocket to cook at home

Dorms:

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

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Getting Started:

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

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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: