Special Dietary Needs | University Housing | SIU

Special Dietary Needs

Residents with physician-prescribed diets or food sensitivities should contact our dietitian at 618-453-2301.

Food Allergies and Intolerance's

We will work closely with you to accommodate your needs. Examples include labeling dishes for students with allergies, buying and storing food separately, and adjusting recipes. We are proud to offer a gluten-free kitchen for our residents.

Vegan & Vegetarian Dining

We offer vegan and vegetarian options at every meal, every day, in the dining hall. You will find these options listed on our online menu.

Nutritional Counseling

If you would like nutrition counseling regarding your options or if you have a suggestion or a favorite recipe you want to share, please contact us at 618-453-2301.

Brown Bag Meals

Students with a class that conflicts with mealtimes should speak to staff at the dining hall to make arrangements for a brown bag meal.

Under-the-Weather Meals

Culinary and Nutrition Services provides wellness meals for students who are too ill to eat in the dining hall. By completing THIS FORM daily, for up to three days, your meals can be picked up at the monitor's station in either Lentz or Trueblood.