Celiac’s Disease, Medically Prescribed Gluten-Free, Gluten Intolerant/Sensitive

Note From Campus Dietitians

Students with Celiac disease or those following a medically prescribed gluten-free diet are encouraged to work closely with dining services to make safe and informed food choices. For individuals with Celiac disease, even small amounts of gluten can cause serious health effects, making strict avoidance essential.

Our dining halls support gluten-free needs by offering labeled menu options, ingredient transparency, and staff available to answer questions about food preparation. When available, procedures are in place to help reduce the risk of cross-contact; however, all food is prepared in shared kitchen environments, and complete elimination of gluten exposure cannot be guaranteed.

Students are encouraged to review menus carefully, communicate their needs to dining staff, and ask about preparation methods to ensure their selections align with their medical requirements. Those needing additional guidance or support are welcome to connect with the campus dietitian to develop a plan that helps them dine safely and confidently.

Thrive Station*

The top 9 Food Allergens and Gluten are omitted from this allergy aware station.

This station is a served station, which means meals are protected behind glass and are served to you upon your order which cuts down on cross contact. You will be served your meal on a specific plate using station-specific utensils and tools that are color-coded purple. This station is open to all students, but has our food allergy–conscious students in mind. Each meal is thoughtfully balanced with protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fats to help keep you energized while supporting your dietary needs. This station is always gluten- and wheat-free.

*Thrive is available only at Morgantown campuses, not at PSC or WVU Tech, but some menu items can be made for students upon request in an allergy-aware environment per Thrive’s meal SOPs (standards of practice).

Gluten Friendly Options Outside of Thrive

Routinely, we will have gluten-friendly options available that may not appear on the standard menu and may be available upon request. These options are available each day and may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Gluten-free sandwich bread
Gluten-free bagels
Gluten-free wraps
Gluten-free pizza made fresh — available at select locations
Gluten-free pasta can be made fresh for you upon request — please see the chef and manager at any of the dining halls for how to request this
Gluten-free packaged desserts such as brownies, cookies, etc.

*Although precautions are taken to minimize cross-contact, foods prepared in our kitchen environment are considered gluten-friendly rather than gluten-free once removed from original packaging.