Milk & Lactose

Dairy Dietary Accommodations

NDSU Dining Centers

NDSU Dining unlimited meal plans include access to both the Residence Dining Center and West Dining Center.

The West Dining Center is the designated allergen-friendly dining facility. West is where you’ll find Clean Eats - a food station that serves meals that are free of the top 9 allergens (including milk). Clean Eats serves full meals during lunch and dinner, and offers a continental breakfast in the mornings. The West Dining Center serves dairy-free alternatives, including soy milk, rice milk, and dairy-free spread. The Residence Dining Center serves almond milk and soy milk as its dairy-free milk alternatives.

Union Market, Food Court, Catering, and the Micro Market at Barry Hall

Food containing milk in these locations will be identified on the food labels or on the NDSU Dining mobile app. Please speak with a Dining staff member if you have any questions or concerns.

Menu Labeling

When it comes to learning more about the ingredients in foods served at the dining centers, NDSU Dining displays nutrition labels online for all of our menu items. The menus can be accessed online or on the NDSU Dining mobile app.

The West Dining Center and the Residence Dining Center also use digital menu boards that display the menu and allergen icons above each food station, so guests can view the menu and quickly identify which foods (if any) contain milk. Depending on the severity of your food allergy, you may feel comfortable eating at other stations when the menus have foods that do not contain milk. However, it is highly recommended that individuals with a severe allergy only eat at Clean Eats to reduce the chance of consuming anything with cross-contamination. For example, some stations may serve fried foods that do not contain milk as an ingredient, but may be fried in the same oil as another item that contains milk.

Connect With Us

Students with special dietary needs are encouraged to set up a meeting with the Dining Dietitian to learn about the different options and accommodations available. Our staff is happy to answer questions regarding food preparation or ingredients at any time. Email us at ndsu.dining.diet@ndsu.edu or call us at 701.231.7222.