Food Allergies:
Rice students residing on campus who have food allergies may have food related disabilities that limit their ability to participate in Rice’s meal plan. Examples of such disabilities are an autoimmune disease like celiac disease or allergies to products like wheat, milk, peanuts, eggs, etc. Students who need modification to Rice’s meal plan need to contact the Student Disability Resource Center (SDRC).
SDRC will need documentation from a physician that includes:
- A confirmed and clear diagnosis,
- Relevant medical history,
- Test results that support the diagnosis (where appropriate),
- Course of treatment, and
- A description of the specific type of foods to be avoided or required.
Once the SDRC has reviewed the documentation an appointment will be set to meet with the director of the SDRC to discuss the student’s accommodation needs. For meal plan accommodation requests, please contact the SDRC Director at SDRC@rice.edu. Please contact the Residential Dining Director for information regarding meal preparation at jwc5@rice.edu.