Nutrition

Eating Healthy

If you have a food allergy, medical condition, or nutritional concern, we can take an interdisciplinary team approach to ensure that you are receiving support from multiple resources on campus. We encourage you to reach out to Dineen Denkovic, Registered Dietitian, at sdhrd@tcnj.edu.

To schedule a meeting with our Registered Dietitian, Dineen Denkovic, please click here!

Food Allergies and Dietary Needs

If you have dietary restrictions or food allergies, we encourage you to connect to The College of New Jersey's Accessibility Resource Center to ensure that we can work as a team to seamlessly meet all of your dining needs.

The College of New Jersey looks forward to working with you to address your culinary concerns. We can speak with anyone who follows a specific type of diet out of health or medical necessity, or for lifestyle or religious reasons. If you have a food allergy or intolerance, we highly recommend that you contact Dineen Denkovic, Registered Dietitian. Your food allergy or intolerance will be reviewed to help you make informed decisions about your food choices.

If you follow a vegetarian or vegan diet, we offer many options at all of our dining destinations on campus so you always have a choice that is right for you.

TCNJ Dining Services prides itself on keeping an open line of communication with our campus community to optimize nutrition and discuss dietary concerns. Students, faculty and staff can join us at our monthly Dining Services Committee meetings. Our meeting times, dates and locations can be found here!

For more information on specific needs, please click the links below.

• Kosher Interests
• Vegetarian & Vegan
• Peanut Allergies
• Lactose Intolerance
• Celiac Disease and Gluten Intolerance
• Crohn's Disease
• Simple Servings
• Other Special Dietary Needs

FARE Food Allergy College Search

FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives and health of individuals with food allergies through innovative research, comprehensive education, and strong advocacy.

Choosing the right college is already a major decision, and it can be even more complex for students managing food allergies. Beyond academics and campus culture, these students must also consider how well a school can support their health and safety needs.

The FARE Food Allergy College Search is the only national resource that allows users to explore colleges and universities based on their food allergy accommodations. It provides valuable information on dining services, housing accommodations, emergency protocols, and campus health services.

To view The College of New Jersey’s profile, visit: https://college.foodallergy.org/schools/new-jersey/college-new-jersey-0

Simple Servings

Students were welcomed back in the Fall 2024 semester with a new station in the dining hall! Formerly Quimby’s Rotisserie, Simple Servings is an allergen-aware dining station that offers safe, delicious meals free from 8 of the top 9 allergens (we do serve fish) and gluten-containing ingredients. Designed for guests with food allergies, intolerances, or celiac disease, all meals are prepared in a separate area with dedicated equipment to avoid cross-contact. Featuring wholesome options like lean proteins, whole grains, and fresh vegetables, Simple Servings is open to all diners and provides a safe, inclusive, and nutritious choice without the need for special requests. We encourage students using this area to contact Dineen Denkovic, Registered Dietitian, with any suggestions they may have.

Simple Zone

For students with a gluten intolerance or food allergy, The Atrium at Eickhoff offers Simple Zone, an area dedicated to serving foods that are gluten-free and also peanut and tree-nut free! Simple Zone offers many gluten-free dry goods and frozen foods, as well as dedicated equipment to use. Simple Zone is an area that continues to evolve with the assistance of our gluten-free students. We encourage students using this area to contact Dineen Denkovic, Registered Dietitian, with any suggestions they may have.

Mindful

At TCNJ, the health and well-being of our community are vital. We actively promote the importance of nutrition, health, and wellness through our Mindful program. Mindful offerings feature healthy dining options that are well balanced, lower in calories, fat, sodium, and cholesterol, so that a healthier lifestyle is an easy choice. We list nutritional information throughout our dining locations and on our website to better inform our students about what they are eating.