All residential students must be enrolled in a residential meal plan.
Parkhurst dining services makes every effort to accommodate individual dietary needs.
One of our most important core values at Parkhurst Dining is “We Care about People.” We want our guests to feel confident that their special dietary needs are being met. Whether our guests have made a lifestyle choice or have specific dietary needs, that shouldn’t stop them from enjoying our food.
To help our guests make the right choices when it comes to food allergens and intolerances, our dining areas have dedicated safe zones where they have access to a variety of food options to fit their needs. Our Allergen-friendly Zone offers guests their favorite packaged goods, clearly labeled with allergen markers. For a fresh and delicious meal, our guests have access to our Clean Plate station where the entrées and sides are prepared fresh in our kitchens, certified allergen-free by Kitchens with Confidence.
At Parkhurst, we are not only dedicated to providing amazing and fresh meals to our guests, but also to ensure their dietary needs are met on a daily basis. Learn more about meal plans here: Meal Planning information
We recognize that in certain circumstances, students may need to request dietary accommodations. Accommodations are tailored to a student’s individual, disability related needs on a case-by-case basis.
Dietary Accommodation Request Process
Step 1: Meet with Parkhurst
Students seeking dietary accommodations are to meet with Parkhurst to discuss specific needs before they submit a request for accommodation on the basis of a disability. Rachel Milburn is extremely knowledgeable and able to help develop options tailored to accommodate students’ specific needs. Parkhurst also provides students with support with their own certified dietitian
To set up an appointment with Parkhurst, email Rachel Milburn: rmilburn@parkhurstdining.com
Step 2: Submit a request for accommodation
If a student’s dietary needs extend beyond the offerings provided by Parkhurt, then they will need to submit a Request for Accommodations. The student will then schedule a meeting with Dr. Derstine, Associate Director of the Office of Disability and Access & 504 Coordinator, to discuss appropriate dietary accommodations.