On Campus Resources

We are committed to nourishing all guests by providing nutritious options that fit each need, no matter where they dine on campus. We support students with food allergies and special diets
for medical, religious or personal reasons by providing the knowledge and resources necessary for students to make informed food choices in our dining locations.

Where to Start

1. Notify the dining team of your allergies and/or special dietary needs. For example, ask the cashier at Broderick Dining Commons to speak with the Chef Manager to review what is safe for you to eat!
2. Schedule a meeting with Amanda. After an initial consultation, she will give you a tour of Broderick Dining Commons, work with you to develop a plan to navigate dining on campus, and
   find the best solution regarding your meal plan, if needed. If further accommodations are needed, visit the Office of Educational Accessibility to submit a meal plan accommodation request.
3. Keep in touch. If we do not hear from you, we believe that you are successfully navigating the dining locations.

• Always read the menu, ingredient, and nutrition information for foods you wish to eat to ensure you are properly avoiding the appropriate foods. You can find this information
  for Broderick Dining Commons here.
• When in doubt regarding ingredients in a particular food, direct your questions to our manager on duty.
• Due to the self-serve nature of the residential dining halls, if you have been prescribed an epinephrine autoinjector, carry it with you at all times.
• Items at self-service stations may be prepared individually for you in our kitchens, just ask a chef or manager or assistance.
• Take caution with deep fried foods as frying oil is reused before being changed and may lead to cross-contact.
  
   

Do you have food allergies or intolerances? Our chefs have you covered. True Balance is a station opening FALL 2025 in the dining hall where our dining team prepares delicious dishes from ingredients without the 9 most common food allergens – egg, milk, peanut, tree nuts, shellfish, soy, wheat, fish, sesame – and gluten.

The Stress Less Zone is a dedicated space designed for guests with a medical need for gluten-friendly and allergy-friendly food options. Here, you will find options carefully curated to complement typical dining hall offerings rather than replace them entirely. Most items are individually wrapped by the manufacturer and omit gluten, peanuts, and tree nuts.

We offer a variety of vegetarian, vegan and plant forward items throughout Broderick Dining Commons. To access these items, look for icons on the station signs and menus. You can also ask any of our dining hall staff for help.

Vegan - Contains no animal products of any kind.

Vegetarian - Contains no meat, fish, or poultry. May contain eggs, dairy or honey.

Plant Forward - A style of cooking and eating emphasizing healthy plants at the center of the plate. May contain a proportionally small quantity of animal protein.

Amanda Miller is a dedicated registered dietitian who graduated from Mississippi State University in 2018. She completed her dietetic internship with Wellness Workdays in 2019. Since then, Amanda has focused her career on counseling and hospitality, helping individuals safely navigate fueling their bodies and helping them reach their health goals.

If you are a meal plan holder and need assistance navigating dining on campus, schedule an appointment with Amanda for help!

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