Being well and eating well means becoming aware of choices and making the right decisions to achieve a better today and a better tomorrow. Providing you with healthy options is something your dining team proudly does every day. From recipes that include the most nutritious mix of ingredients to offering educational resources for positive lifestyle habits, healthy options are the result of a team dedicated to advancing the well-being of the entire campus community.

Mindful is our nutrition program developed to help make healthy choices easy choices. All Mindful menu items meet stringent nutritional criteria based on Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Each Mindful item is limited in calories, has fewer than 30% of calories from fat, fewer than 10% of calories from saturated fat, and is restricted in sodium and cholesterol. Mindful choices can be found throughout Connecticut Hall by looking for the Mindful logo (green apple) on our menus. Learn more about Sodexo's Mindful program including Mindful menu criteria, health and wellness tips, recipes and more at mindful.sodexo.com

We are all passionate about serving students. From general manager to front line servers, we work diligently to address students’ specific needs, especially those with food allergies or specific dietary needs.

In Connecticut Hall we offer a 'Gluten Sensitive' entrée station where all items served are prepared without gluten-containing ingredients. It is important to note that these entrees are prepared in our main kitchen therefore the risk of cross contamination is not completely eliminated. Connecticut Hall also features the Simple Zone Pantry which is a dedicated gluten-free, peanut and tree-nut free area which is stocked with various snacking and packaged meal options as well as breads, condiments and more that are certified Gluten-Free. To eliminate cross contamination and keep our guests safe Simple Zone is a secured area. If you require access to Simple Zone Pantry please contact us so we can have permission added to your campus ID card.

In addition, dairy alternatives are also available throughout Connecticut Hall.

A team approach led by you, our educated consumer, is the best preparation for a safe school year free of allergic reactions. If you have specific dietary needs or allergies, please contact our District Dietitian Samantha Standish, MS, RDN, CDN who is available to schedule a one-on-one consultation.

Plant-Based Dining

Dining Services provides a variety of vegetarian, plant-based, and vegan options on campus. Look for these icons on our menus.​

Vegan: Dishes that do not contain any ingredients that come from animals.​

Vegetarian: Dishes that do not contain meat or fish but may, or may not, contain dairy, eggs, and/or honey.

Plant-based: Meals only use ingredients from plants such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes and nuts. They may also include honey and sugar.

Plant-based dining options are available at multiple food platforms in the dining center.​

Sprouts is our Plant-based entrée station serving complete lunch and dinner of plant-based dishes. We encourage students to view the icons on the menu as often they are also vegan, but some recipes may permit the use of honey and/or sugar.

Plant Forward Salad Bar includes two types of beans daily providing the option to build your own salad packed with protein, leafy greens and a variety of fresh vegetables. In addition, there is always a plant-based soup option and a selection of fruits.

Stacked Deli offers featured specialty sandwiches daily. Customers can also create your own custom sandwich from the assortment of vegetables and condiments including oil and vinegar, Italian or balsamic dressings and hot sauce.

Showcase offers made-to-order meals which provide customers with the ability to customize the featured dish to their liking. Many of the dishes served can be modified upon request to meet plant-based diets.

At Sizzle grill station, plant-based burgers are always available upon request and can be prepared in a separate pan by our staff. Offerings may be a black bean burger or a meat alternative such as impossible or beyond based on availability.

At Twist pasta station, many of the pastas and sauces at the pizza station are also plant-based, or made without dairy.

Bliss station offers vegan cookies baked in house daily, available in their own cookie jar.

Breakfast Options include hot grits, a variety of cold cereals, breakfast potatoes, and fruit. Soy milk and Almond milk is available at the Granary station.

Need help navigating? Please contact us, our Chef is happy to meet to discuss feedback, questions, concerns and provide you with a personalized tour of the plant-based options in Connecticut Hall.

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Nutrition is a vital part of a healthy lifestyle and we're committed to providing resources that make it easy for your to prioritize your wellbeing. Whether you're an athlete, have a food allergy or dietary restriction or, are just looking for direction on healthy eating habits we have dietitians available to you. If you'd like to speak with one of our Registered Dietitians, please complete the form located HERE.