Dietary Considerations
Do you have questions or concerns about dietary needs, allergies and/or preferences? If you need help identifying appropriate foods for your diet, USD Dining will assist you. Ask for a manager on duty at any dining location, or contact us for more information via email:
Molly Ryan, Nutrition Systems Manager, nutrition@sandiego.edu
USD Dining offers a variety of specialty dietary options including; vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. You may also ask the cook for your meal to be prepared in a separate pan.
Click the links below for the specialty dietary menu options in each dining location.
| Dining Location | Dietary |
| Aromas Coffeehouse, Maher Hall | AR Dietary |
| Bert's Bistro, Mother Rosalie Hill Hall | BB Dietary |
| Blue Spoon, Frank's Lounge, UC | BS Dietary |
| Bosley Cafe, Valley Fitness Center | BC Dietary |
| La Paloma, Kroc IPJ | LP Dietary |
| Oliva, Olin Hall | O Dietary |
| Pavilion Dining, Student Life Pavilion level 1 | PD: All Dietary |
| Tu Mercado, Student Life Pavilion level 2 | TM Dietary |
A Note on Nuts:
Foods are prepared in kitchens/prep spaces that contain tree nuts, nuts and nut products.
All information is subject to change without notice. If you have dietary questions please ask to speak with a supervisor on duty or contact our Nutrition Manager.
Toreros Against Hunger
Food Recovery Program
This program is intended to support members of the campus community who are experiencing food insecurity while also reducing waste. A few times during the semester there may be food left over from Hospitality Services catered events that will be available for pickup. This program is free for all University of San Diego students.
Food Pantry
The food pantry (providing food and select supplies) is open to USD students experiencing food insecurity. Learn more via the food pantry website. This program is managed by the office of Student Affairs.
Get Well Meals
If you are ill, or injured, and unable to make it to one of the campus dining locations, you may be able to get food to go from Pavilion Dining (SLP).
First, you will need to contact your Resident Assistant and/or Community Director or call Residential Life at (619) 260-4777. They will then contact Dining to make arrangements to provide you with a healthy meal.
Health
Nutrition
The USDA offers nutritional guidelines. Check out their website MyPlate.gov for healthy food planning tips and information. Additional resources:
Mobile Apps for Health & Nutrition
- MyFitnessPal
- Food tracking app to help you stay within your nutrient and energy goals.
- CalorieKing Food Search
- Find nutrition information on thousands of foods, including restaurant items, to help you track calorie and nutrient intake.
- Fooducate
- Scan nutrition labels with this app to get instant feedback on the nutrient content and level of healthfulness.
- Farmish
- Helps you locate locally sourced food and farms
Manage Stress
Eat Well! Stress levels and a proper diet are closely related. However, when we are stressed we forget to eat well and resort to cookies, ice cream and chips because they are easy and taste so good. Try to avoid those snacks and replace with fruits, vegetables and fish. Fish with high levels of omega-3 fatty acids have been show to reduce the symptoms of stress. A tuna sandwich really is brain food!
Visit USD Wellness for additional tips on managing one's mental health and stress.
Tobacco Policy
USD is a smoking and tobacco-free campus. For the complete policy, visit the Human Resources website and download the USD Policies and Procedures manual.
- Know the dangers of smoking: National Cancer Institute
- Quit smoking: Tobacco Free CA
Cold & Flu
Visit the Health Center.
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