Students with dietary needs resulting from medical diagnoses can participate in Grinnell Dining's program for students with medical dietary needs. Since it is impossible to individualize diets for the entire student body, we request that a licensed physician prescribe the dietary need. We will then make arrangements to meet dietary requirements as prescribed by the licensed physician. The College's Health Services and Dining Services are willing to discuss questions you may have.

Please print off the following forms and have them filled out and ready when requesting a special medical diet:
Request for Diet Accommodation
Medical Diet Certification by Physician

Students who are confined to their room for a medical reason by the college's Health Center may request a meal appropriate for their illness through the Health Center. Meals may be picked up and delivered by any student on a meal plan with an approved request and the proper identification.

The Dining Service reserves the right to modify the menu when necessary and upon consultation with the Health Center.

Dining Services will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with assistance needs. When special needs of our students, faculty, staff, and visitors are known in advance, we are better able to meet these needs. Please review the following documents describing the assistance we are able to provide.
Accessibility Assistance for Enrolled Students (.pdf)
Accessibility Assistance for Faculty, Staff, and Visitors to Campus (.pdf)


Grinnell College's policies regarding accessibility and accommodations made for those with disabilities may be found here:
Accessibility at Grinnell College