That's my concern, too, TT:
those of us in higher ed are well aware that colleges have taken a "boutique" approach to student services in the past decade or so. This is what "quiet dorms," other housing preference groupings, fancy "entertainment" centers, well-equipped gyms, etc. are all about. It's been a trend in campus dining, too.
I worry that this isn't really about food allergies and understanding why it's important to get it right-- I worry that it's about being "accommodating". Or maybe just seeming that way.
It's hard to say which is which without actually visiting and talking to a campus.