U.S. College Directory: Comparing Food Allergy & GF Policies-Washington

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Published: November 22, 2016

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Gonzaga University

Disability Services
  1. Doctor’s note with medical documentation required for accommodations?
    Yes.
  2. Paperwork filed with disabilities office required for accommodations?
    Yes
  3. Food allergy fair or similar event at start of year?
    Yes
Dining Services
  1. Dietitian or dining services staff available for a meeting before applying?
    Yes
  2. Is ingredient or allergen information onsite/online?
    Yes. Online, use Sodexo’s Bite app. See: https://zagdining.sodexomyway.com/
  3. Dining staff trained regularly on food allergy, celiac disease, cross-contact?
    No. Got AllerTrain training in 2016, but not in 2017.
  4. Pre-made allergy-friendly meals available?
    Yes
  5. Ingredient substitutions available?
    Yes
  6. Separate utensils and separate area in kitchen for
    food allergy/celiac orders?

    Yes
  7. All dining halls able to accommodate allergies, gluten-free diet?
    Yes
  8. All retail sites able to accommodate allergies, gluten-free diet?
    Yes, in most.
Residential Housing
  1. Area on housing form to indicate food allergies/celiac disease?
    No
  2. Resident Assistants trained on allergic reactions, auto-injector administration?
    No
  3. On-campus residence required in first year?
    Yes, but this can be waived for food allergy/celiac
  4. Meal plans required if in on-campus housing?
    Yes, freshman/sophomore years
  5. Possible to group food allergy students as roommates?
    No
  6. Microwaves/mini-fridge allowed in rooms?
    Yes/Yes
  7. Room with kitchenette available, even if freshman?
    Yes, with the disability registration.

Seattle Pacific University

Disability Services

  1. Doctor’s note with medical documentation required for accommodations?
    Yes.
  2. Paperwork filed with disabilities office required for accommodations?
    Yes
  3. Food allergy fair or similar event at start of year?
    Yes, dining services hosts a table at the Student Fair and explains food allergy dining options.
Dining Services

  1. Dietitian or dining services staff available for a meeting before applying?
    Yes. Either dietitian or dining manager will explain our allergy-friendly Simple Servings station, allergy signage and available specialty foods.
  2. Is ingredient or allergen information onsite/online?
    Yes.
    https://spu.sodexomyway.com/dining-choices/index.html
  3. Dining staff trained regularly on food allergy, celiac disease, cross-contact?
    Yes, first trained upon hiring, with annual refresher training.
  4. Pre-made allergy-friendly meals available?
    Yes
  5. Ingredient substitutions available?
    Yes, cook-to-order stations can customize, plus gluten-free pizza and bread available.
  6. Separate utensils and separate area in kitchen for
    food allergy/celiac orders?

    Yes
  7. All dining halls able to accommodate allergies, gluten-free diet?
    Yes
  8. All retail sites able to accommodate allergies, gluten-free diet?
    Yes
Residential Housing
  1. Area on housing form to indicate food allergies/celiac disease?
    Yes
  2. Resident Assistants trained on allergic reactions, auto-injector administration?
    No. RA’s are not trained on either, as they are instructed to call our Safety and Security Office where the staff are fully trained to respond to allergic reactions and administer EpiPens.
  3. On-campus residence required in first year?
    Yes
  4. Meal plans required if in on-campus housing?
    Yes
  5. Possible to group food allergy students as roommates?
    Yes
  6. Microwaves/mini-fridge allowed in rooms?
    Mini-fridge only
  7. Room with kitchenette available, even if freshman?
    No