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Wellness On Campus

Our dining program makes it easy to eat well, so you can focus on everything else campus has to offer.

Food You Love, Fuel You Need

Eating well shouldn’t be a challenge, no matter how packed your schedule is. Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite or sitting down for a meal with friends, you’ll always find fresh, wholesome food that makes eating well simple.

We believe good nutrition should be easy and enjoyable. Our menus are designed with balance, flavor, and convenience in mind, so you never have to choose between eating well and loving what’s on your plate.

Meet the Dietitian

Our campus dietitian is here to support your health and wellness journey. Whether you have specific dietary needs, questions about nutrition, or just want tips on making balanced choices, they’re here to help. From personalized consultations to campus-wide wellness initiatives, they’re dedicated to helping you thrive.

  • Quinn Taylor, RD

    Quinn Taylor, RD is the Registered Dietitian on campus and is a nutrition resource for all VCU students! She is available for one-on-one student consultations, dining halls tours, and assistance with any dietary needs!

    Contact her at dietitian@vcu.edu to make an appointment.

Dine Without Restrictions

Explore dining options designed for safety and satisfaction, offering allergen-friendly spaces that cater to your needs.

  • True Balance

    The True Balance Station offers a complete meal made without gluten and the top 9 food allergens (milk, eggs, wheat, soy, shellfish, fish, tree nuts, peanuts, and sesame). A dedicated and trained staff member will serve you from this station with a clean plate each time

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    This station is AllerCheck  certified, indicating that it follows the proper processes and procedures to minimize the risk of cross-contact and serves menu items prepared with verified ingredients. The True Balance station is audited by an independent agency at least once per year.

  • Food Allergies

    We understand how important it is for all students to have reliable dining options. If you have a food allergy, we provide the resources and information you need to make confident meal choices.

  • Special Diets

    Food allergies are definitely not the only reason for special diets. You may be following a special diet for any number of reasons. Whether you’re looking for vegetarian or vegan, you’ve got options.

  • Performance Nutrition

    Food plays a key role in helping you achieve your goals. From academics to athletics to the everyday energy you need for college life, we offer meals designed to support your goals and keep you fueled.

Tools to Manage Your Nutrition

Take control of your health and wellness with these tools designed to help you make informed dining decisions.

  • Meet

    Contact our dietitian to discuss your allergy, gather information on managing them, and learn about navigating campus dining. We will accommodate your individual needs and help you find safe food options on campus.

  • Support

    We can provide additional support after the initial meeting. This includes meeting the culinary team who can address any allergy-related questions and concerns. It’s an opportunity for us to thoroughly review available food options.

  • Monitor

    We continuously monitor our processes to ensure safety and care for individuals with food allergies. Throughout the year, the Dining Team is available to assist you. Feel free to contact us with any further questions or concerns.

How We Support You

Our team will work with you to navigate your options, ensuring you have access to meals that fit your needs. Follow these steps to get started:

  1. Meet - Contact our dietitian to discuss your allergy, gather information on managing them, and learn about navigating campus dining. We will accommodate your individual needs and help you find safe food options on campus.
  2. Support - We can provide additional support after the initial meeting. This includes meeting the culinary team who can address any allergy-related questions and concerns. It’s an opportunity for us to thoroughly review available food options.
  3.  Monitor - We continuously monitor our processes to ensure safety and care for individuals with food allergies. Throughout the year, the Dining Team is available to assist you. Feel free to contact us with any further questions or concerns.

A Foundation For Wellness

Our chefs and management team are trained and eager to assist you with any special dietary needs.

    Tools to Manage Your Nutrition

    Take control of your health and wellness with these tools designed to help you make informed dining decisions.

    • Meet

      Easily navigate dining options and view nutrition information on your computer, tablet, or smartphone. Look for nutrition icons that make it easy to find your choices, online or on-site.

    • Personalized Meal Calculator

      Plan your meals with confidence using our meal calculator. Track your nutrition or click on the heart to save your favorite menu items. Personalize your choices to fit your goals. 

    • Nutrition Insights & Advice

      Have questions about healthy eating and nutrition? Our chefs and dietitians share their expertise on-site and online to help make sure you have the information you need. 

    Smart Eating Starts Here!

    A dining plan gives you access to fresh, nutritious options designed to support your busy lifestyle.

    Feed Your Potential

    Fuel your mind and body with expert tips and inspiration to support your wellness journey. 

    • Access Inspiration On-Demand

      Tune in to expert conversations on health, nutrition, and wellbeing to fuel your day and inspire your lifestyle.

      Listen Now

    • Explore Health & Wellness Tips

      Discover practical tips on nutrition, mindfulness, and healthy habits to help you thrive and live to the fullest.

      Learn More

    • Learn How to Cook Like a Chef

      Find easy recipes for meals and snacks you can make at home, designed to nourish and energize you.

      Find Recipes

    *Although we take great lengths to accommodate students with food allergies, we prepare food in open kitchens where cross contact with foods containing allergens may occur and we rely on our suppliers ingredient listings and may not be aware of ingredients contained in the food, but not listed on the container or packaging. As such, we cannot guarantee a completely allergen-free environment