YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME 2016-2017
HOUSING AND DINING
CONNECT. DISCOVER. INFLUENCE.
COLLEGE HALL (1877) College Hall originally served as the main academic building and dormitory for male students. It is now the main administration building where the President’s Office is located. Within the President’s Office is a mini-museum of artifacts, one of which is an old door knocker that was used outside each dorm room as a doorbell system. A knob was attached to one end of the chain (outside the door) with a heavy lead or cast iron weight to the other end (inside the room) and when it was pulled and let go, a loud knock was produced when the weight hit the floor.
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Welcome home! For many current students and alumni, Gallaudet University is home. I am honored to be part of your journey as Gallaudet becomes your home as well. Connect. Discover. Influence. Gallaudet’s new tagline is reflective of the vibrant culture and community we have here on campus, and you will play a central role in our community. Attending college is an exciting time for anyone. Here, you will grow and evolve, not only academically, but personally as well, and I strongly believe that living on-campus is an integral component of your college career. The Office of Residence Life and Housing is excited to provide opportunities for you to establish meaningful connections with other members of the Gallaudet community. Within our residence halls, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself into Gallaudet’s environment, and interact with students from different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. Our dynamic programming is informative and educational, and we strive to expand upon your journey of self-discovery. We invite all students to become active members within their living communities, and to make their imprint on Kendall Green. The distinct “culture” of each of our five Residence Halls and three historic Faculty Row houses offers ample opportunities for students to find a living environment that best suits them. Within your complex, we provide you a room with basic accommodations to make your living space your own. To get an idea of what kind of housing options we have and other general housing information, find us at reslife.gallaudet.edu. I assure you that the memories you make at Gallaudet University will last a lifetime. These are the memories that the students who came before you recall fondly when they call Gallaudet their home. We look forward to when our campus becomes your home, too. Again, welcome home!
Susan Hanrahan
Director of Residence Life and Housing residence.life@gallaudet.edu
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BENSON HALL FRESHMAN RESIDENCE HALL ll Designated residence hall for freshmen ll A nine-story building with double-occupancy, single rooms, and two apartments ll Two community bathrooms located in each wing ll Accommodates up to 244 residents ll Room dimensions: 12’L x 12’W
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LIVING AND LEARNING RESIDENCE HALL 6 (LLRH6) SOPHOMORE RESIDENCE HALL ll Designated residence hall for sophomores ll A five-story building consisting of 46 suites and four apartments ll First residence hall to utilize DeafSpace design principles ll Shared bathroom per suite ll Accommodates up to 164 residents ll Room dimensions: 16’L x 10’W
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CARLIN HALL GRADUATE COMMUNITY ll Houses upperclassmen and graduate students ll An eight-story building with single occupancy rooms, multi-person suites, and three apartments ll Shared bathroom per suite ll Accommodates up to 250 residents ll Room dimensions: 12’L x 10’W (singles) 15’L x 10’W (doubles)
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CLERC HALL ll Houses upperclassmen ll An eight-story building with 47 suites consisting of two double-occupancy rooms, a combined living and study room, and a private shared bathroom, and three apartments ll Accommodates up to 173 residents ll Room dimensions: 12’L x 10’ or 12’W (doubles) 20’L x 12’W (living room)
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BALLARD WEST ll Primarily for upperclassmen ll A four-story building consisting of double occupancy rooms and three apartments ll Open central atrium with winding stairwell linking all floors ll Community bathroom located in each wing ll Accommodates up to 162 residents ll Room dimensions: 12’L x 12’W
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BALLARD, FAY AND DENISON HOUSES ll Primarily for upperclassmen interested in a living and learning experience with faculty-in-residence ll Two-floor buildings with double occupancy rooms, a kitchen, study room, living room, and two apartments ll Renovated using DeafSpace design principles ll Registered U.S. National Historic Landmarks ll Room dimensions: varies
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LIVING ON CAMPUS Living on campus allows you to be part of a vibrant and energetic campus community. All the conveniences on campus are within walking distance and hassle-free. Our residence halls give you the opportunity to explore our beautiful campus and its facilities. They also give you space to study and relax as well as create lifelong friendships.
APPLYING FOR HOUSING All first- and second-year students are required to live on campus. First-year students who are under 21 years of age will be housed in Benson Hall. First-year students who are 21 or older will be housed in other residence halls pending availability. Second-year students will be primarily housed in the Living and Learning Residence Hall 6 (LLRH6). For more information about Benson Hall and LLRH6, please visit reslife.gallaudet.edu, and go to “Housing”, then “Residence Halls” and select either residence hall. When you have submitted your Intent to Enroll Form to Gallaudet University, you will be provided with your e-mail username and password along with your Bison ID. You can log onto bison.gallaudet.edu and go to Self-Service, where you will find Housing Application as one of the options. You can also include your roommate preference in your Housing Application. First-year students are matched based on their roommate preferences or their responses to our questions pertaining to personal attributes on the Housing Application. Space will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis as soon as Housing Applications are received. On-campus housing is not guaranteed to enrolling students in the third year and above, although overflow housing, depending on space availability, may be available for those who send in the Housing Application at a later date.
RESIDENCE HALL ROOM RATES Room rates for each of the residence halls will vary according to amenities and proximity. While some halls will be designated primarily for first or second year students, upperclassmen will have the option of choosing their preferred residence hall based on rates and room availability. For more information about residence hall rates, go to www.gallaudet.edu/reslife/housing/room-rates.html. 12 | GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY HOUSING AND DINING 2016–2017
EXEMPTIONS FROM ON-CAMPUS HOUSING FOR FIRST- AND SECONDYEAR STUDENTS All first- and second-year undergraduates are required to live on campus. The Housing Operations Manager will review and decide on all exemption requests. The following conditions may be considered for exemption from the policy: ll For the entire period in question, the student will continue to live
with his/her parents or court-appointed legal guardian(s) in the family home where the street address of the home is no more than 60 miles from the Gallaudet University main campus; ll At
least nine credit units of the student’s course load are online courses;
ll The student has already lived on campus for two complete
academic years (four semesters) at Gallaudet University or at another accredited college or university; ll The student is married, or in a domestic partnership. Students
with plans to marry during the time they are required to live on campus will be required to live on campus up to the date of marriage on the marriage license; ll The student is the legal custodial parent or court-appointed
custodial guardian of a minor child(ren) and proof of documentation must be given showing that the minor child(ren) is living with the student; or ll The student is registered with the Office for Students with
Disabilities (OSWD) as having a documented disability, approved by OSWD, to verify the need for housing accommodations in the residence halls which the University is unable to provide. For more information about the housing accommodations process, email oswd@gallaudet.edu. For more information on the exemption request process, email residence.life@gallaudet.edu or go to reslife.gallaudet.edu and click on “Housing” and then click on “Residency Requirement.”
RESIDENCE HALL FURNISHINGS Double-occupancy rooms in our residence halls are furnished with two beds, two chairs, two desks, four dresser chests, two nightstands, and two wardrobes or built-in closets. Our mattresses are extra-long twin (80 inches). Extra-extra long mattresses (86 inches) are available upon request. In residence halls with suites, each suite has a private bathroom. Suites in Clerc Hall have a living room area complete with sofa, love seat, TV stand, and coffee table. All residence hall rooms are equipped with cable jacks, Ethernet data ports, and wireless Internet access. Common areas have televisions with more than 100 channels, as well as wireless Internet access.
LAUNDRY FACILITIES Each residence hall has laundry facilities, in addition to vending machines, for residents’ use. Washers and dryers are credit/debit card and coin-operated. Each load costs $1.50.
MARRIED HOUSING Students who have spouses or partners can apply for married housing. To be eligible for married housing, at least one spouse must currently be a full-time student. Proof of marriage or domestic partnership is required prior to residing in married housing. Applicants will be placed on the waiting list and will be contacted upon availability. Apartments for married students are in all residence halls, depending on availability. The apartments are unfurnished and include one bedroom, bathroom, living room, kitchen, and dining area. The monthly occupancy fees for the apartments vary depending on the square footage and availability. Prior to occupying an apartment, a $500 security deposit will be required up front. Monthly occupancy fees will be billed to the students’ accounts. Students who reside in the apartments will be exempt from the meal plans. There is a five-year residency cap for married housing. To apply for married housing, go to www.gallaudet.edu/reslife/apartments.html
FAMILY HOUSING AT KENDALL APARTMENTS Students who have children can apply for family housing at Kendall Apartments. To be eligible for family housing, at least one parent in the family must be enrolled as a full-time student. For couples, proof of marriage, domestic partnership, or paternity is required prior to residing in Kendall Apartments. Applicants will be placed on the waiting list and will be contacted upon availability.
designated parking spaces. The apartments are unfurnished and include two bedrooms, bathroom, living room, kitchen, and dining area. The maximum capacity for each apartment is five people, including children. Prior to occupying an apartment, a $500 security deposit will be required up front. Monthly occupancy fees will be billed to the students’ accounts. Students who reside in Kendall Apartments will be exempt from the meal plans. Students can reside in Kendall Apartments for up to five years. To apply for family housing, go to www.gallaudet.edu/reslife/apartments.html
SPECIAL HOUSING ACCOMMODATIONS If you feel that you have medical or disability reasons for having a single room, please contact the Office for Students with Disabilities (oswd@gallaudet.edu). In order to qualify for special housing based on medical or disability reasons, you must first apply for services from OSWD. They will determine your eligibility for special housing based on disability, medical documentation, and other considerations. If you are already an OSWD student for academic purposes, this does not automatically qualify you for special housing as an accommodation. You will still need to contact OSWD and request special housing as an accommodation. When OSWD approves your request, they will notify Residence Life and Housing what type of housing accommodation(s) you need. Please be aware that special housing, such as single rooms, will be provided pending availability.
RENTERS INSURANCE If you want insurance coverage for the replacement of stolen or damaged items in your room, you may be able to use your parents’ insurance policy. If your parents do not have coverage, we recommend that you obtain insurance to protect your belongings. National Student Services Inc. (www.nssi.com) provides such service. Operation Identification is a service provided by the Department of Public Safety to discourage the theft of student possessions while living in the residence halls. Valuables are engraved with an identification number that can be used by the Department of Public Safety or local police in the event of theft or loss.
STORAGE SPACE The Office of Residence Life and Housing does not provide additional storage for luggage, bikes, boxes, etc. If you need storage, contact a local storage company. All belongings must be removed from your room at the end of each academic term.
Kendall Apartments is a designated building for students with children. Kendall Apartments consists of a total of 18 apartments, two lobby areas, shared laundry room, bike rack area, and
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RECOMMENDED HOUSING CHECKLIST Provided by the university Twin Extra Long (on request)
Mirror
Internet Access / wifi
Shelf
Desk/Chair
AC/Heater
Nightstand
Flourescent Lighting
Vacuum (at RA desk)
Dresser
Blinds
Wardrobe/Closet
Cable TV outlet
Bedding & Accessories
Can Bring
Storage & Organization
Can Bring
Twin Extra Long Sheets (suggest 2-3 sets)
Hangers
Mattress Pad & Protector
Storage Crates Utility Bins
Mattress Topper (Foam Topper or Fiber Bed)
Underbed Storage
Bed Pillow(s), Pillowcases & Pillow Protectors
Memo Board (For Student’s Door)
Wall Safe Adhesive (3M)-For Hanging Posters/Pictures
Flashlight/Batteries
First Aid Kit, Sewing Kit and Tool Kit
Umbrella
Comforter (Down Or Alternative) Blanket/Throw Alarm Clock Bath/Personal Care & Grooming
Can Bring
Towels & Washcloths (suggest 2-3 sets)
Desk Accessories
Can Bring
Desk Lamp/Light Bulbs
Shower Caddy
Desk Supplies/Calculator
Scale
Lap Desk/Bed Desk
Hair Dryer
Bulletin Board/Dry Erase Board
Flat/Curling Iron (With Auto Shut-Off )
Electronics & Audio
Can Bring
Electric Razor
Computer/Tablet/TV
Surge Protectors/Power Strips
Bathrobe & Shower Shoes/Flip Flops
Laundry & Cleaning
Can Bring
Laundry Bag/Basket
Wall Adapters
Laundry Supplies
Extension Cords
Drying Rack
Earbuds/Headphones
Iron w/Auto Shut Off/Steamer
Smartphone Chargers
Cleaning Supplies, Broom and Dust Pan
Kitchen Tools & Dining
Hand Vacuum HEPA Filter
Water Pitcher
Wastebasket & Trash Bags
Coffee Maker
Can Bring
Food Storage
Room Decor
Can Bring
Area Rug/Throw Rugs
Plates, Bowls and Eating Utensils
Toss Pillows/Floor Cushions
Can/Bottle Opener
Picture Frames
Microwave
Odor Eliminator/Room Fragrance
Refrigerator (4.6 cubic ft or less)
Fan
DON’T BRING ll Halogen Lamps
ll Bed Risers
ll Paint
ll Flammable Liquids
ll Heating/Open Coil Appliances
ll Candle/Incense
ll Pellet Guns
ll Laser Pointers
ll Toaster Oven/Toaster
ll Space Heaters
ll Tasers
ll Weapons
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHAT APPLIANCES AM I ALLOWED TO BRING?
HOW CAN I GET MY POST OFFICE BOX?
Any appliance that does not contain an open heating element and is approved by the Underwriters Laboratory (UL) is allowed. Microwaves are permitted. However, the following items are not permitted: toasters, toaster ovens, sandwich makers, cooking burners, and any similar appliances. Some items that are not on this list may still be forbidden. When in doubt, please contact the Residence Life and Housing Office.
You will get your Post Office Box when you attend the New Student Orientation. If you need to ship out some items before you arrive or share your address with your family and friends, you can do so by using the address 800 Florida Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20002. Be sure to send mail to your attention
WHAT IF I DON’T LIKE MY ROOMMATE? First, do not be quick to make judgments. We encourage you to try to work out issues with your roommate. If you are unable to work out a solution, contact your residence hall staff for alternatives. A room change can be made only if space is available or a switch can be made. The roommate change period is the first week of each semester (fall and spring) and again during the first week of December for the spring semester.
CAN I BRING MY PET? No. For health and safety reasons, no pets are permitted in the residence halls or even on the Gallaudet campus. Students requesting permission to reside on campus with a service animal must contact the service animal evaluator at service.animal@gallaudet.edu for registration, and to begin the application process for approval. Students must initiate this process at least 30 days before bringing the animal to campus. For more information on the University’s policy, go to www.gallaudet. edu/af/section_1_general/108_service_animals.html.
ARE RESIDENTS REQUIRED TO HAVE MEAL PLANS? Yes. All on-campus residents, except for those residing in Ballard, Denison, and Fay Houses, and apartments, are required to participate in a meal plan. You have a choice of five different meal plans. For more information, please contact Business and Support Services at 202-448-6969 or email sherri.necessary@gallaudet.edu.
until you get your Post Office Box.
CAN I BRING MY CAR? Yes, you can. Be sure to register your car at Department of Public Safety (DPS) and get a parking pass so you can park in designated areas on campus. The DPS Office can be found in the basement of Carlin Hall.
CAN I STAY IN MY ROOM DURING BREAKS AT GALLAUDET? You can stay in your room at no charge during Thanksgiving and Spring Break. However, during Winter Break, when the residence halls close, there is a charge for late departure and early arrival if you wish to stay on campus. Please note that the university tends to close from December 24 to the first Monday of January. Only apartment and Faculty Row residents will be allowed to stay on campus during this time.
HOW DO I GET A SINGLE ROOM? There is a limited number of single rooms available on campus for students. If there is none available, you can be placed on the waiting list and the Housing Operations Manager will contact you when a single room becomes available. To be placed on the waiting list, you can send an email to residence.life@gallaudet.edu. Also, take the time to review the room rates on our website at reslife.gallaudet.edu.
HOW DO I GET EQUIPMENT FOR MY LOFT OR BUNK BED? After everyone has settled down in their rooms during the first couple of weeks of school, more information will be shared with everyone on how to obtain loft/bunk bed equipment from the staff on duty in each residence hall. reslife.gallaudet.edu | 15
DINING ON-CAMPUS DINING FACILITIES Gallaudet University has several eateries on campus: ll Agatha Hanson Plaza Dining Hall
(main dining hall, also known as Bon Appétit Café) ll Marketplace ll Java Corner
ll Olive and canola oils are used for everyday salad dressings;
specialty oils for other purposes (i.e., walnut oil or chili oil). ll Peanut oil is never used in the preparation of our food. ll All salad dressings are made from scratch. Nonfat and low-calorie
dressings may be purchased as necessary. ll Cookies and muffins are baked fresh daily. Breads are baked fresh
daily whenever possible.
ll Rathskellar
ll Trans fats are not used in our kitchens.
ll Kellogg Conference Hotel Bistro
ll Turkey and beef are roasted in-house daily for deli meat.
BON APPÉTIT MANAGEMENT COMPANY
ll Seafood is purchased fresh when available locally or frozen at the
source to ensure quality and is never air-freighted.
Gallaudet’s food service program is managed by Bon Appétit Management Company—food service for a sustainable future.
ll Mashed potatoes are made from fresh potatoes.
HOW WE COOK
ll MSG is never used in the preparation of our food.
Our kitchen philosophy is simple. We start with food in its simplest, most natural form and cook from scratch using fresh, authentic ingredients. We do not use corporate recipes. We favor big deliveries of fresh, seasonal produce and whole foods over frozen food and keep our freezers small.
KITCHEN STANDARDS ll Menus are written based on seasonality and availability of
regional fresh product. Whenever possible, these are produced locally using sustainable and organic practices. ll Vegetables are prepared in batches at the last possible minute
and served in the smallest possible batches. ll Healthy menu items are offered throughout our cafes. ll Vegetarian options are plentiful at every meal. ll Stocks are made from scratch. ll Salsas, pizza, marinara and other sauces are made from scratch.
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ll Fresh squeezed lemon juice is used for cooking and sauces.
SOURCING STANDARDS ll All seafood purchases, wild and farmed, follow the Monterey Bay
Aquarium’s Seafood Watch program. ll Milk and yogurt are from cows not treated with Bovine Growth
Hormone (rBGH). ll Shell eggs are produced cage-free and are certified by Humane
Farm Animal Care, Food Alliance, or Animal Welfare Approved. ll Turkey and chicken are produced without the routine
use of antibiotics as a feed additive. ll Hamburgers are made with fresh ground beef from cattle raised
on vegetarian feed, never given antibiotics or hormones, and from ranches whose animal welfare practices are third-party verified. ll Other meats are raised without antibiotics as a first preference.
For more information, please visit us at gallaudet.cafebonappetit.com.
“A sustainable future for food service means flavorful food that’s healthy and economically viable for all, produced through practices that respect farmers, workers, and animals; nourish the community; and replenish our shared natural resources for future generations.” Bon Appétit Management Company’s definition of sustainability
TREATS FROM HOME PROGRAM Can’t be there to celebrate your student’s birthday? Maybe you just want to wish them luck on an exam or say you miss them. Whatever the sentiment, Bon Appétit would like to help you express it. The Treats From Home program is an easy and thoughtful way for you to show a student your encouragement and support. There are several package options: Birthday Wishes, Thinking of You!, Pizza Party, The Bakeshop, and Exam Cruncher. For more information, go to gallaudet.cafebonappetit.com. To place your order, call 202-448-6913 (voice) or 202-250-2548 (videophone).
MEAL PLAN PROGRAM Gallaudet University offers a choice of five meal plans to both students living on campus and off campus plus a dining dollar option for students living off campus. If you live on campus, you are required to sign up for a meal plan. See page 18 for more information about a board waiver. Students living off campus are not required to have a meal plan but may opt to sign up for one. Should you live on campus and do not submit your selection, you will automatically be assigned the “100 plus $125” meal plan at a charge of $2,310.
CHOOSING YOUR PLAN BLOCK MEALS VS. DINING DOLLARS Block Meals are fixed numbers of meals per week that must be used up by the end of the semester. Unused block meals cannot be rolled over to the next semester. Dining Dollars are meals that are deducted from a non-refundable paid balance and can be used at all five dining facilities. Meals at the Marketplace are based on a la carte pricing, and costs will be deducted accordingly. Students may also opt to use their Block Meal for breakfast at the Marketplace or lunch on certain days, either at the Marketplace or Rathskellar, and then use their Dining Dollars to pay the difference. Any remaining Dining Dollar balance may be carried over from the fall semester to the spring semester and from the spring semester to the summer semester. You may use either your Block meals or Dining Dollars at three of the dining facilities on campus: Plaza Dining Hall (Cafe Bon Appétit), Marketplace, and Rathskellar. However, only Dining Dollars can be used at the Java Corner (concession stand with Starbucks service) at the Student Academic Center, and at the Bistro located in the Kellogg Conference Hotel.
MEAL PLAN OPTIONS Read the Meal Plan options carefully and make your selection in your Bison account. If you are uncertain, you can always select the least expensive plan and upgrade later in the semester for an additional cost. When making your selection, consider your budget, cost effectiveness, study habits, and whether you are the kind of person who enjoys eating out at restaurants. Keep in mind that there is also delivery service available to the University dorms from nearby restaurants.
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BELOW ARE THE DIFFERENT MEAL PLAN OPTIONS:
CARRYING OVER YOUR DINING DOLLAR BALANCE
ll 250-Block plus $50 Dining Dollars
You may carry over any remaining Dining Dollar balance from the fall semester to the spring semester and from the spring semester to the summer semester, but not from the summer semester to the fall semester. Any unused block meals cannot be transferred to the next semester. Students may use their Block meals or Dining Dollars to treat visiting family members or friends, but must be present with their University ID to do so.
Approximately 15 block meals per week = $2,895 ll 220-Block plus $50 Dining Dollars
Approximately 13 block meals per week = $2,775 ll 190-Block plus $150 Dining Dollars
Approximately 12 block meals per week = $2,775 ll 150-Block plus $150 Dining Dollars
Approximately 10 block meals per week = $2,685 ll 100-Block plus $125 Dining Dollars
(minimum requirement for on-campus residents) Approximately 7 block meals per week = $2,310 (Students who do not fill out a Meal Plan Form are automatically charged for this plan.) Off-campus students may prefer the Dining Dollars only option. Students may add to their balance through their Bison account. Dining Dollars, however, are non-refundable but may be carried over from the fall semester to the spring semester and from the spring semester to the summer semester. Board fees do not include the winter break period between the fall and spring semesters, and the spring break period during the spring semester (usually a week in mid-March), and commencement week. All students are responsible for their meals during these periods.
CHANGING OR UPGRADING YOUR PLAN There is a grace period during the first week of the semester if you want to change your original meal plan selection to a different plan. After the first week of the semester, you will only be allowed the option of upgrading your plan.
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DINING FACILITIES ACCEPTING MEAL PLAN The Gallaudet campus has several dining facilities where students can use their meal plan. The Cafe Bon AppĂŠtit, also known as the Cafeteria or the Agatha Hanson Plaza Dining Hall, serves allyou-can-eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The Marketplace in the Student Academic Center is open for breakfast and lunch. The Rathskellar serves lunch, dinner, and a la carte items.
BOARD WAIVER In accordance with the Gallaudet University Residence Hall contract, all students who live on campus are required to participate in the Meal Plan. Occasionally, students living on campus request to be waived from the Meal Plan program. The University recognizes that special reasons, such as a documented food-related medical condition that cannot be reasonably accommodated through the campus food service provider, may justify such a waiver and will decide on a caseby-case basis whether to grant a board waiver. It is the responsibility of the student to provide Business and Support Services with a completed board waiver form and supporting documentation for the board waiver.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHAT TYPES OF CHOICES SHOULD I EXPECT IN A BON APPÉTIT CAFE? The offerings will vary somewhat from cafe to cafe. However, all Bon Appétit menus are driven by our passion for great food. A few examples of items you will always find in our cafés: ll An extensive salad bar, including fresh greens, twelve or more
vegetables, beans, lean protein options, composed salads, crunchy toppings, and housemade salad dressings. ll A fresh deli bar featuring turkey and roast beef, slow-roasted
in each kitchen, as well as a variety of other meats, cheeses, vegetables, condiments, spreads and breads. ll A selection of housemade soups, always including
a vegetarian option. ll Two or more hot entrée options with tasty sides including whole
grains and fresh vegetables.
HOW DOES BON APPÉTIT ADDRESS RELIGIOUS DIETARY NEEDS? The availability of kosher foods and other foods that are important in religious dietary observances vary from cafe to cafe. Please contact your on-site dining services for the options that are available in your cafe.
I FOLLOW A SPECIFIC DIET FOR (LACTOSE INTOLERANCE, CELIAC DISEASE, DIABETES, ETC.) AND NEED TO BE ABLE TO STAY ON MY DIET. WILL THIS BE POSSIBLE IN THE BON APPÉTIT CAFÉ? The use of multiple stations and exhibition areas encourages a “have it your way” system, allowing you to follow any personal diet that you desire. However, if you have trouble identifying which items meet your needs, we are here to help. The general manager and executive chef can answer questions and help you get to know what foods work for you in the cafe. In most cases, the choices are already there. If not, Bon Appétit will also work with you to prepare items that meet your dietary needs. When appropriate, you and the on-site staff can also consult with our corporate registered dietitian for help with making menu choices.
ll An exhibition area where chefs cook to order for you. The menu
will vary from basic stir-fries to ethnic and regional favorites. ll Cafes also include an extensive grill, pizza and dessert menu, fresh
fruits, beverages, and a wide range of condiments.
HOW WILL YOU HANDLE MY CONCERNS ABOUT A FOOD ALLERGY? Bon Appétit takes food allergies very seriously. We are careful to train our staff on food allergy awareness issues, but because of the complexities of food allergies, we prefer to work individually with you on your specific dietary needs. Our on-site chef and/or manager will meet with you individually to develop a plan that may include special menu items, ingredient identification, special preparation, and communication to necessary staff to ensure that you can eat safely. You may also use our corporate registered dietitian as a resource for food allergies.
For further information and a board waiver request form, please contact: Sherri Necessary Special Projects Coordinator/ Food Services Liaison (202) 448-6969 (voice) (202) 250-2406 (videophone) food.services@gallaudet.edu Business and Support Services Gallaudet University College Hall 314 800 Florida Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002-3695 (202) 250-2406 (videophone) (202) 448-6969 (tty/voice) (202) 448-6966 (fax)
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Office of Residence Life and Housing Ely Center, 132 (202) 250-2894 (videophone/voice) (202) 651-5757 (fax) residence.life@gallaudet.edu reslife.gallaudet.edu
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