Most Vegan-Friendly College Contest 2012

Round 1

A newcomer to this year's list, recent menu improvements now allow students at the University of New Hampshire to enjoy a diverse range of vegan options on the menu, including vegan chicken with fig sauce, vegan yellow pepper soup, vegan chicken fajitas, and many more delectable dishes to keep students warm through the chilly Northeastern winters.
The University of Massachusetts has justifiably earned its reputation as a forward-thinking institution, even in a region of Massachusetts that is already ahead of the curve. Vegan sub sandwiches, vegan shepherd's pie, and barbecue riblet sandwiches are just a few of the many meatless options that students rave about. Also, don't miss out on the school's all-vegetarian Earthfoods Café!
In a unique partnership, students from both SUNY's College of Environmental Science and Forestry and adjacent Syracuse University benefit from a wide range of eco-friendly dining options offered on their shared campus, including vegan banana French toast with blueberry syrup, vegan breakfast links, tofu creole, and vegan chocolate cake.
Between the Va-Va Vegan Bar, located in Keeton House; One World Café, an all-vegetarian café on campus offering popular dishes such as African peanut stew and a vegan Reuben; and the barbecued tofu with smoked tomatoes and watermelon at the Trillium Café, students at Cornell have good reason to want to re-enroll for as many years as possible. Other must-try dishes include the Tofu Kan delight, orange tamari grilled tofu steaks, dairy-free blueberry smoothies, and vegan black-cocoa cake with vegan ganache.
Students are thrilled to discover that there are vegan meals galore at the University of Connecticut, including vegan ravioli caprese, vegan chicken pot pie, sweet-and-sour tempeh, and vegan tortellini della pangrattato. It even offers vegan desserts, such as French apple squares!
Putting the Big Apple's dining halls back on the map, New York University has a popular vegan section in Hayden Dining Hall, where students can dine on delicious meals, including linguine tofu Thai curry, vegan chicken marsala, and blackened tofu.
Vegan macaroni and cheese, chips with edamame hummus, and Daiya vegan cheese pizza are just some of the more popular cruelty-free options now offered at the University of Pennsylvania. Throw in vegan carob chip cookies, and it's easy to see why the student-led Penn Vegan Society is so proud of its veggie-powered Ivy League school.
This year, creative dishes such as vegan chicken cutlets with zesty orange sauce are pushing the University of Delaware back into the running. Other menu standouts include vegan shepherd's pie and blackened tofu, which will satisfy even the biggest late-night cravings.
Continuing to raise its profile among the nation's most vegan-friendly schools, Towson has really stepped it up this year. Its T-Veggie program, started in 2009, now covers the whole campus and offers delicious cruelty-free options, including coconut-curry tofu and lentil sloppy Joes. Vegan chicken cheese steaks and Tex-Mex tater tot casseroles are just a small sampling of the meat-free meals that appeal to all students. Don't miss the Silk soy milk dispensers, now offered in all dining halls on campus.
Students at the University of Maryland rave about the Sprouts vegan station, where dishes such as veggie chicken fajita wraps, vegan tuna salad, and wild-mushroom veggie deli meats are served fresh daily. Other can't-miss vegan entrées elsewhere on campus include vegan sloppy Joes with lemon pepper fries.
If you're craving vegan versions of traditional dishes, don't miss Virginia Commonwealth University, which offers students a variety of vegan meat dishes, including "beef" fajitas, sweet-and-sour tofu with veggies, vegan Malibu burgers, and vegan chicken nuggets.
We were pleasantly surprised to hear from students at Eastern Kentucky, who reported ever-improving dining-hall menus, flush with a wide array of vegan options. Healthy and mouthwatering Tex-Mex-inspired dishes include vegetable chimichangas, tofu fajitas, and veggie enchilada verde.
Polynesian chicken stir-fry, vegan sausage patties and grits, and vegan tacos with black beans are just a few of the delicious cruelty-free meal choices for students on the University of Georgia campus. Throw in an active student group called Speak Out for Species, which regularly hosts meat-free food promotions, and it's easy to see why Athens has become such a veggie hotspot.
A newcomer to our list hailing from Alabama, Troy University offers students a wide variety of vegan food options, including tofu veggie stir-fry, vegan pizza, and vegan Mediterranean burgers with fries.
Last year's runner-up, the University of Florida (UF) is back and ready to vie for the top spot in 2012. With an online vegan food guide and a dizzying array of vegan options, UF offers vegetable burgers with barbecued pineapple relish, tofu po' boy sandwiches with Cajun coleslaw, and much more. And with the news that a vegan chef has been added to the staff this year, we expect things to keep getting better in Gainesville.
With a new vegan dining guide having been unveiled in the spring of 2012 and discount coupons for meat-free options on Mondays, we give the University of South Florida two big thumbs up! This fall, the university has expanded its vegan options to include black-bean burgers with cilantro-ginger pineapple, pho tofu soup, farfalle with broccoli and vegan cheese, and vegan meatball subs. Throw in a grab 'n' go market with choices such as veggie tuna subs and Shanghai dumplings and a dining services department that regularly partners with campus organizations to distribute free vegan food samples, and it's easy to see why students are thrilled to be Bulls.

Round 2

A newcomer to this year's list, recent menu improvements now allow students at the University of New Hampshire to enjoy a diverse range of vegan options on the menu, including vegan chicken with fig sauce, vegan yellow pepper soup, vegan chicken fajitas, and many more delectable dishes to keep students warm through the chilly Northeastern winters.
The University of Massachusetts has justifiably earned its reputation as a forward-thinking institution, even in a region of Massachusetts that is already ahead of the curve. Vegan sub sandwiches, vegan shepherd's pie, and barbecue riblet sandwiches are just a few of the many meatless options that students rave about. Also, don't miss out on the school's all-vegetarian Earthfoods Café!
In a unique partnership, students from both SUNY's College of Environmental Science and Forestry and adjacent Syracuse University benefit from a wide range of eco-friendly dining options offered on their shared campus, including vegan banana French toast with blueberry syrup, vegan breakfast links, tofu creole, and vegan chocolate cake.
Between the Va-Va Vegan Bar, located in Keeton House; One World Café, an all-vegetarian café on campus offering popular dishes such as African peanut stew and a vegan Reuben; and the barbecued tofu with smoked tomatoes and watermelon at the Trillium Café, students at Cornell have good reason to want to re-enroll for as many years as possible. Other must-try dishes include the Tofu Kan delight, orange tamari grilled tofu steaks, dairy-free blueberry smoothies, and vegan black-cocoa cake with vegan ganache.
Students are thrilled to discover that there are vegan meals galore at the University of Connecticut, including vegan ravioli caprese, vegan chicken pot pie, sweet-and-sour tempeh, and vegan tortellini della pangrattato. It even offers vegan desserts, such as French apple squares!
Continuing to raise its profile among the nation's most vegan-friendly schools, Towson has really stepped it up this year. Its T-Veggie program, started in 2009, now covers the whole campus and offers delicious cruelty-free options, including coconut-curry tofu and lentil sloppy Joes. Vegan chicken cheese steaks and Tex-Mex tater tot casseroles are just a small sampling of the meat-free meals that appeal to all students. Don't miss the Silk soy milk dispensers, now offered in all dining halls on campus.
Last year's runner-up, the University of Florida (UF) is back and ready to vie for the top spot in 2012. With an online vegan food guide and a dizzying array of vegan options, UF offers vegetable burgers with barbecued pineapple relish, tofu po' boy sandwiches with Cajun coleslaw, and much more. And with the news that a vegan chef has been added to the staff this year, we expect things to keep getting better in Gainesville.
With a new vegan dining guide having been unveiled in the spring of 2012 and discount coupons for meat-free options on Mondays, we give the University of South Florida two big thumbs up! This fall, the university has expanded its vegan options to include black-bean burgers with cilantro-ginger pineapple, pho tofu soup, farfalle with broccoli and vegan cheese, and vegan meatball subs. Throw in a grab 'n' go market with choices such as veggie tuna subs and Shanghai dumplings and a dining services department that regularly partners with campus organizations to distribute free vegan food samples, and it's easy to see why students are thrilled to be Bulls.

Round 3

Between the Va-Va Vegan Bar, located in Keeton House; One World Café, an all-vegetarian café on campus offering popular dishes such as African peanut stew and a vegan Reuben; and the barbecued tofu with smoked tomatoes and watermelon at the Trillium Café, students at Cornell have good reason to want to re-enroll for as many years as possible. Other must-try dishes include the Tofu Kan delight, orange tamari grilled tofu steaks, dairy-free blueberry smoothies, and vegan black-cocoa cake with vegan ganache.
Students are thrilled to discover that there are vegan meals galore at the University of Connecticut, including vegan ravioli caprese, vegan chicken pot pie, sweet-and-sour tempeh, and vegan tortellini della pangrattato. It even offers vegan desserts, such as French apple squares!
Continuing to raise its profile among the nation's most vegan-friendly schools, Towson has really stepped it up this year. Its T-Veggie program, started in 2009, now covers the whole campus and offers delicious cruelty-free options, including coconut-curry tofu and lentil sloppy Joes. Vegan chicken cheese steaks and Tex-Mex tater tot casseroles are just a small sampling of the meat-free meals that appeal to all students. Don't miss the Silk soy milk dispensers, now offered in all dining halls on campus.
Last year's runner-up, the University of Florida (UF) is back and ready to vie for the top spot in 2012. With an online vegan food guide and a dizzying array of vegan options, UF offers vegetable burgers with barbecued pineapple relish, tofu po' boy sandwiches with Cajun coleslaw, and much more. And with the news that a vegan chef has been added to the staff this year, we expect things to keep getting better in Gainesville.

Round 4

Between the Va-Va Vegan Bar, located in Keeton House; One World Café, an all-vegetarian café on campus offering popular dishes such as African peanut stew and a vegan Reuben; and the barbecued tofu with smoked tomatoes and watermelon at the Trillium Café, students at Cornell have good reason to want to re-enroll for as many years as possible. Other must-try dishes include the Tofu Kan delight, orange tamari grilled tofu steaks, dairy-free blueberry smoothies, and vegan black-cocoa cake with vegan ganache.
Continuing to raise its profile among the nation's most vegan-friendly schools, Towson has really stepped it up this year. Its T-Veggie program, started in 2009, now covers the whole campus and offers delicious cruelty-free options, including coconut-curry tofu and lentil sloppy Joes. Vegan chicken cheese steaks and Tex-Mex tater tot casseroles are just a small sampling of the meat-free meals that appeal to all students. Don't miss the Silk soy milk dispensers, now offered in all dining halls on campus.

Round 5

Between the Va-Va Vegan Bar, located in Keeton House; One World Café, an all-vegetarian café on campus offering popular dishes such as African peanut stew and a vegan Reuben; and the barbecued tofu with smoked tomatoes and watermelon at the Trillium Café, students at Cornell have good reason to want to re-enroll for as many years as possible. Other must-try dishes include the Tofu Kan delight, orange tamari grilled tofu steaks, dairy-free blueberry smoothies, and vegan black-cocoa cake with vegan ganache.

Round 5

In January of 2012, the University of California–San Diego introduced an all-new vegan dining hall called Roots! This was great news for students, who now get to enjoy an assortment of scrumptious vegan sandwiches and wraps, such as the Spicy Sierra—made with chopped vegan chicken in house barbecue sauce, with chipotle soy crème and caramelized onions—and El Capitan, a tomato Italian sausage with sautéed peppers, onions, and vegan mozzarella. Other vegan options have expanded all over campus, including the grab 'n' go market, which offers 12 in-house vegan sandwiches and salads this fall.

Round 4

Shaking the university dining scene to its very core, the University of North Texas opened the nation's first all-vegan dining hall at a major school last fall—called Mean Greens—in response to student demand and thus kick-started a burgeoning nationwide trend. The fortunate students on campus can feast on vegetarian sushi, vegan pancakes, biscuits with chocolate gravy, vegan soft-serve ice cream, and much more.
In January of 2012, the University of California–San Diego introduced an all-new vegan dining hall called Roots! This was great news for students, who now get to enjoy an assortment of scrumptious vegan sandwiches and wraps, such as the Spicy Sierra—made with chopped vegan chicken in house barbecue sauce, with chipotle soy crème and caramelized onions—and El Capitan, a tomato Italian sausage with sautéed peppers, onions, and vegan mozzarella. Other vegan options have expanded all over campus, including the grab 'n' go market, which offers 12 in-house vegan sandwiches and salads this fall.

Round 3

With vegan options at every meal and in every dining location, the biggest challenge that students at the University of Illinois face is deciding what and where to eat. Vegan pumpkin lasagna, chana masala, and vegan ramen are some of the more popular offerings. Soy-Tainly, an all-vegan venue at Ikenberry Commons, is a must-visit, but also be sure to check out Pennsylvania Avenue Residence Hall's Mongolian wok station (complete with tofu, tempeh, and edamame) and Leafy!—a new vegetarian/vegan specialty restaurant at the Lincoln Avenue Residence Hall.
Shaking the university dining scene to its very core, the University of North Texas opened the nation's first all-vegan dining hall at a major school last fall—called Mean Greens—in response to student demand and thus kick-started a burgeoning nationwide trend. The fortunate students on campus can feast on vegetarian sushi, vegan pancakes, biscuits with chocolate gravy, vegan soft-serve ice cream, and much more.
The progressive pulse of the Mountain West, the University of Colorado–Boulder is consistently at the forefront of vegan dining, offering delicious ethnic dishes such as aloo mutter, hearty fruit-and-granola salads, and new menu additions, including the macaroni and cashew cheese.
In January of 2012, the University of California–San Diego introduced an all-new vegan dining hall called Roots! This was great news for students, who now get to enjoy an assortment of scrumptious vegan sandwiches and wraps, such as the Spicy Sierra—made with chopped vegan chicken in house barbecue sauce, with chipotle soy crème and caramelized onions—and El Capitan, a tomato Italian sausage with sautéed peppers, onions, and vegan mozzarella. Other vegan options have expanded all over campus, including the grab 'n' go market, which offers 12 in-house vegan sandwiches and salads this fall.

Round 2

No matter when you're in the mood for a delicious vegan meal, Ohio University has got you covered. Students get to pick from a seemingly endless list of vegan options, including tofu po' boy sandwiches, vegan Tofurky roast, brick-oven vegan pizza, grilled flatbread with vegan mu shu vegetables and sweet chili garlic sauce, grilled Cuban tofu with pineapple lime salsa and fried bananas, vegan cheesecake, and vegan riblets.
Packed to the brim with tasty veggie options, Indiana University's eateries offer tofu stroganoff with whole-wheat linguini, chipotle bean tostadas, tempeh salad sandwiches, tofu French toast, and much more. Don't miss the particularly popular vegan desserts at Edmondson Dining Room, such as a cherry crisp and an apple-crumb pie. Don't see an item you want? The school's VegIU student group meets twice a month to discuss new menu additions.
With vegan options at every meal and in every dining location, the biggest challenge that students at the University of Illinois face is deciding what and where to eat. Vegan pumpkin lasagna, chana masala, and vegan ramen are some of the more popular offerings. Soy-Tainly, an all-vegan venue at Ikenberry Commons, is a must-visit, but also be sure to check out Pennsylvania Avenue Residence Hall's Mongolian wok station (complete with tofu, tempeh, and edamame) and Leafy!—a new vegetarian/vegan specialty restaurant at the Lincoln Avenue Residence Hall.
Shaking the university dining scene to its very core, the University of North Texas opened the nation's first all-vegan dining hall at a major school last fall—called Mean Greens—in response to student demand and thus kick-started a burgeoning nationwide trend. The fortunate students on campus can feast on vegetarian sushi, vegan pancakes, biscuits with chocolate gravy, vegan soft-serve ice cream, and much more.
The progressive pulse of the Mountain West, the University of Colorado–Boulder is consistently at the forefront of vegan dining, offering delicious ethnic dishes such as aloo mutter, hearty fruit-and-granola salads, and new menu additions, including the macaroni and cashew cheese.
Already a legendary institution for plant-based meals, the University of California–Berkeley features countless student favorites, including vegan chicken chilaquiles with corn tortillas, vegan hot dogs, vegan cranberry scones, and lemon poppy seed cake.
Last year's big winner, the University of California–Santa Cruz is back again in 2012 to defend its title. With its innovative program, in which a dining hall goes completely vegetarian for one day each week, students all over campus get to enjoy delicious veggie foods, including tofu curry Massaman, black-bean vegan tostadas, vegetables and chickpeas in Madras curry sauce, and tomato tempeh stir fry with brown rice.
In January of 2012, the University of California–San Diego introduced an all-new vegan dining hall called Roots! This was great news for students, who now get to enjoy an assortment of scrumptious vegan sandwiches and wraps, such as the Spicy Sierra—made with chopped vegan chicken in house barbecue sauce, with chipotle soy crème and caramelized onions—and El Capitan, a tomato Italian sausage with sautéed peppers, onions, and vegan mozzarella. Other vegan options have expanded all over campus, including the grab 'n' go market, which offers 12 in-house vegan sandwiches and salads this fall.

Round 1

A newcomer to the 2012 list, Florida International University has made substantial improvements over the past year, in response to student demand. Dishes such as Thai curry noodles with tofu, curried lentils with sweet potatoes, and tofu pho soup are popular faves on the menu, and vegan grab-and-go items, such as the fresh avocado-hummus sandwich, are great for students in a hurry. The university has also started offering vegan cooking classes for students to show them how healthful and delicious cruelty-free eating can be.
No matter when you're in the mood for a delicious vegan meal, Ohio University has got you covered. Students get to pick from a seemingly endless list of vegan options, including tofu po' boy sandwiches, vegan Tofurky roast, brick-oven vegan pizza, grilled flatbread with vegan mu shu vegetables and sweet chili garlic sauce, grilled Cuban tofu with pineapple lime salsa and fried bananas, vegan cheesecake, and vegan riblets.
Packed to the brim with tasty veggie options, Indiana University's eateries offer tofu stroganoff with whole-wheat linguini, chipotle bean tostadas, tempeh salad sandwiches, tofu French toast, and much more. Don't miss the particularly popular vegan desserts at Edmondson Dining Room, such as a cherry crisp and an apple-crumb pie. Don't see an item you want? The school's VegIU student group meets twice a month to discuss new menu additions.
With vegan options at every meal and in every dining location, the biggest challenge that students at the University of Illinois face is deciding what and where to eat. Vegan pumpkin lasagna, chana masala, and vegan ramen are some of the more popular offerings. Soy-Tainly, an all-vegan venue at Ikenberry Commons, is a must-visit, but also be sure to check out Pennsylvania Avenue Residence Hall's Mongolian wok station (complete with tofu, tempeh, and edamame) and Leafy!—a new vegetarian/vegan specialty restaurant at the Lincoln Avenue Residence Hall.
Shaking the university dining scene to its very core, the University of North Texas opened the nation's first all-vegan dining hall at a major school last fall—called Mean Greens—in response to student demand and thus kick-started a burgeoning nationwide trend. The fortunate students on campus can feast on vegetarian sushi, vegan pancakes, biscuits with chocolate gravy, vegan soft-serve ice cream, and much more.
Doesn't Caribbean seitan and veggies just sound irresistible? It's just one of many vegan meals that Colorado State is serving up this fall. Other can't-miss dishes on the university's menu include kung pao tempeh and tofu teriyaki.
The progressive pulse of the Mountain West, the University of Colorado–Boulder is consistently at the forefront of vegan dining, offering delicious ethnic dishes such as aloo mutter, hearty fruit-and-granola salads, and new menu additions, including the macaroni and cashew cheese.
As the sole representative from Big Sky Country, the University of Montana offers students such protein-packed vegan options as seitan casserole, barley risotto with garden vegetables, and eggplant and red-bean stew.
Tasty vegan food is always on the menu at the University of Washington. Hearty field roast is available at Hot Dawgs, and don't miss the vegan pastries at Vista Café or black-eyed pea and quinoa cakes from Cultivate.
By offering students teriyaki tempeh kabobs, pho soup with tofu, and much more, Oregon State proves that vegan meals don't need to sacrifice flavor. Don't miss the stand-out student favorite Sunburger with vegan sundried-tomato pesto and caramelized onions.
Chico students have come to expect high standards from their veggie food on campus, but with a vegan hot-dog bar, veggie tuna melt with vegan corn chowder, soy chicken tacos, vegan snickerdoodle cookies, and much more, it's impossible to be disappointed.
Imagine a vegan food station in every dining hall, offering meals such as tofu scramble and seitan fajitas. Sounds like a fantasy, but this is a reality for the lucky students at the University of California–Davis. Also offered are a selection of fresh vegan baked goods every day, including vegan blueberry lemon scones and vegan chocolate chip nut coffee cakes.
Already a legendary institution for plant-based meals, the University of California–Berkeley features countless student favorites, including vegan chicken chilaquiles with corn tortillas, vegan hot dogs, vegan cranberry scones, and lemon poppy seed cake.
Last year's big winner, the University of California–Santa Cruz is back again in 2012 to defend its title. With its innovative program, in which a dining hall goes completely vegetarian for one day each week, students all over campus get to enjoy delicious veggie foods, including tofu curry Massaman, black-bean vegan tostadas, vegetables and chickpeas in Madras curry sauce, and tomato tempeh stir fry with brown rice.
A previous winner on our list, UCLA is back with a vengeance this year, offering a wide array of delicious vegan meals, including coconut-crusted tofu, black-bean vegan tostadas, and vegan barbecue beef sandwiches. Looking to become active on campus? Look no further than Bruins for Animals!—UCLA's legendary vegan/animal rights student organization.
In January of 2012, the University of California–San Diego introduced an all-new vegan dining hall called Roots! This was great news for students, who now get to enjoy an assortment of scrumptious vegan sandwiches and wraps, such as the Spicy Sierra—made with chopped vegan chicken in house barbecue sauce, with chipotle soy crème and caramelized onions—and El Capitan, a tomato Italian sausage with sautéed peppers, onions, and vegan mozzarella. Other vegan options have expanded all over campus, including the grab 'n' go market, which offers 12 in-house vegan sandwiches and salads this fall.

Round 1

Students at College of the Atlantic never have to worry about finding a delicious vegan meal because literally every meal on campus can be veganized! The school even employs vegan bakers on staff to ensure that cruelty-free baked goods are cooked to perfection. With hearty meals such as seitan reubens, vegan lasagna, and barbecued tempeh, it's no surprise that one-third of all meals served on campus are vegetarian.
With one-third of the student population at Bennington being vegetarian or vegan, it's no wonder their menu is so full of delicious vegan food. The Vietnamese pho soup, vegan barbecue riblets with smoky sauce, vegan BLTs, and crispy sweet chili glazed tofu would give any meat-eating student's meal a run for its money!
A beacon of friendliness to vegetarians and vegans in the Northeast, Brandeis offers a broad array of cruelty-free options, including vegan chili dogs, tofu scampi, sweet-and-sour vegan meatballs, and ginger-sesame noodles with tofu.
A newcomer to our list, Holy Cross makes it a high priority to serve up cruelty-free meals that match its students' sense of compassion. Vegan chicken cutlets, veggie hot dogs, and soba noodles with brown rice are just a few of the many dishes that keep students healthy and happy.
Always ahead of the curve, Smith College offers cutting-edge vegan options. Vegan Stromboli, sesame vegan nuggets with dipping sauce, veggie crumble sloppy Joes, and vegan tortellini soup are just a few of the warm dishes that keep students toasty on a cold winter's day. If you're craving something a little sweeter, how does vegan chocolate banana mousse sound?
A frequent star on our list, Brown offers a vegan bar at Sharpe Refectory (aka "the Ratty") and Verney-Woolley (better known as the "V-Dub"), where students can dine on vegan tofu veggie ravioli, vegan barbecue tempeh, stuffed acorn squash, and other creative twists on traditional dishes.
According to Dining Services, at least 50 percent of Rhode Island School of Design students eat vegan or vegetarian up to three times a week. Who could blame them, with such a large selection of vegan foods, including seitan-and-Guinness stew, soy cutlet Florentine, and vegan pizza, on the menu?
When a school has chefs who specialize in vegan desserts on staff, you know you're in for a treat. Last year's edible Halloween vegan display was a "graveyard" with tombstones of vegan chocolate and hills of vegan cake. This year's theme, Gotham City, will even include a vegan chocolate-molded Batmobile! If you're not in the mood for sweets, have no fear. With innovative entrées, including vegan fettuccini Alfredo, Aloo gobi, and Mongolian seitan with wild rice salad and cranberries, students can always find a cruelty-free meal anywhere on campus.
One of the few Ivy League schools to make this year's list, Yale's future leaders know the importance of offering environmentally conscious and cruelty-free cuisine, including General Tso's tofu, grilled garden burgers, and Asian sesame peanut pasta.
The University of Rochester makes our list for offering so many great vegan foods—tofu glazed with passion fruit, African pilaf, and Swiss chard risotto with balsamic syrup, just to name a few. Did we mention that the university also offers Amy's vegan frozen foods in the freezer case at its market?
A regular on our list for the past several years, SUNY Fredonia offers a vegan café that serves up delectable vegan sandwiches, including Tofurky Philly wraps, vegan ravioli with marinara sauce, and vegan turkey-cranberry wraps.
At this historically progressive school, the dining services department knows it has to keep up with student demand. Cajun tofu, vegan sloppy Joes, and tofu fajitas are just a few of the more popular options on the menu.
At the coolest of the cool schools, Sarah Lawrence students know that vegan food fuels their creative process. With a vegan bar on campus and dishes such as veggie jambalaya with fried plantains, tempeh casserole, and five-spiced tofu with coconut rice, students never have to travel far for a hearty cruelty-free meal.
This fall, American University has expanded vegan options to all stations in its dining hall. Every day, it offers a hot vegan entrée that contains seitan, tempeh, or tofu, plus a selection of scrumptious side dishes, such as jerk tofu and pasta salad. Craving something late at night? Don't miss the Daiya vegan cheese pizzas, which go down wonderfully well when followed by the school's vegan brownies and ice cream.
Returning to our list again this year is Georgetown University—and with good reason. Some of the many delicious vegan options being served up this fall are Korean barbecued tofu, vegan soy tacos, whole-grain vegan chicken nuggets and vegan pumpkin bread—what a day to be a Hoya.
As the general manager of Warren Wilson's dining office tells peta2, "We walk the talk." At a school with a vegan option at every meal in the dining hall, plus a vegan café that serves 500 people per day, cruelty-free cuisine is serious business on campus. With tasty Southern treats such as barbecued tofu and coleslaw, macaroni-cauliflower bake, and pineapple upside down cake, students don't have to sacrifice their ethics for flavor.

Round 2

Students at College of the Atlantic never have to worry about finding a delicious vegan meal because literally every meal on campus can be veganized! The school even employs vegan bakers on staff to ensure that cruelty-free baked goods are cooked to perfection. With hearty meals such as seitan reubens, vegan lasagna, and barbecued tempeh, it's no surprise that one-third of all meals served on campus are vegetarian.
With one-third of the student population at Bennington being vegetarian or vegan, it's no wonder their menu is so full of delicious vegan food. The Vietnamese pho soup, vegan barbecue riblets with smoky sauce, vegan BLTs, and crispy sweet chili glazed tofu would give any meat-eating student's meal a run for its money!
A beacon of friendliness to vegetarians and vegans in the Northeast, Brandeis offers a broad array of cruelty-free options, including vegan chili dogs, tofu scampi, sweet-and-sour vegan meatballs, and ginger-sesame noodles with tofu.
Always ahead of the curve, Smith College offers cutting-edge vegan options. Vegan Stromboli, sesame vegan nuggets with dipping sauce, veggie crumble sloppy Joes, and vegan tortellini soup are just a few of the warm dishes that keep students toasty on a cold winter's day. If you're craving something a little sweeter, how does vegan chocolate banana mousse sound?
A frequent star on our list, Brown offers a vegan bar at Sharpe Refectory (aka "the Ratty") and Verney-Woolley (better known as the "V-Dub"), where students can dine on vegan tofu veggie ravioli, vegan barbecue tempeh, stuffed acorn squash, and other creative twists on traditional dishes.
According to Dining Services, at least 50 percent of Rhode Island School of Design students eat vegan or vegetarian up to three times a week. Who could blame them, with such a large selection of vegan foods, including seitan-and-Guinness stew, soy cutlet Florentine, and vegan pizza, on the menu?
When a school has chefs who specialize in vegan desserts on staff, you know you're in for a treat. Last year's edible Halloween vegan display was a "graveyard" with tombstones of vegan chocolate and hills of vegan cake. This year's theme, Gotham City, will even include a vegan chocolate-molded Batmobile! If you're not in the mood for sweets, have no fear. With innovative entrées, including vegan fettuccini Alfredo, Aloo gobi, and Mongolian seitan with wild rice salad and cranberries, students can always find a cruelty-free meal anywhere on campus.
As the general manager of Warren Wilson's dining office tells peta2, "We walk the talk." At a school with a vegan option at every meal in the dining hall, plus a vegan café that serves 500 people per day, cruelty-free cuisine is serious business on campus. With tasty Southern treats such as barbecued tofu and coleslaw, macaroni-cauliflower bake, and pineapple upside down cake, students don't have to sacrifice their ethics for flavor.

Round 3

With one-third of the student population at Bennington being vegetarian or vegan, it's no wonder their menu is so full of delicious vegan food. The Vietnamese pho soup, vegan barbecue riblets with smoky sauce, vegan BLTs, and crispy sweet chili glazed tofu would give any meat-eating student's meal a run for its money!
According to Dining Services, at least 50 percent of Rhode Island School of Design students eat vegan or vegetarian up to three times a week. Who could blame them, with such a large selection of vegan foods, including seitan-and-Guinness stew, soy cutlet Florentine, and vegan pizza, on the menu?
When a school has chefs who specialize in vegan desserts on staff, you know you're in for a treat. Last year's edible Halloween vegan display was a "graveyard" with tombstones of vegan chocolate and hills of vegan cake. This year's theme, Gotham City, will even include a vegan chocolate-molded Batmobile! If you're not in the mood for sweets, have no fear. With innovative entrées, including vegan fettuccini Alfredo, Aloo gobi, and Mongolian seitan with wild rice salad and cranberries, students can always find a cruelty-free meal anywhere on campus.
As the general manager of Warren Wilson's dining office tells peta2, "We walk the talk." At a school with a vegan option at every meal in the dining hall, plus a vegan café that serves 500 people per day, cruelty-free cuisine is serious business on campus. With tasty Southern treats such as barbecued tofu and coleslaw, macaroni-cauliflower bake, and pineapple upside down cake, students don't have to sacrifice their ethics for flavor.

Round 4

When a school has chefs who specialize in vegan desserts on staff, you know you're in for a treat. Last year's edible Halloween vegan display was a "graveyard" with tombstones of vegan chocolate and hills of vegan cake. This year's theme, Gotham City, will even include a vegan chocolate-molded Batmobile! If you're not in the mood for sweets, have no fear. With innovative entrées, including vegan fettuccini Alfredo, Aloo gobi, and Mongolian seitan with wild rice salad and cranberries, students can always find a cruelty-free meal anywhere on campus.
As the general manager of Warren Wilson's dining office tells peta2, "We walk the talk." At a school with a vegan option at every meal in the dining hall, plus a vegan café that serves 500 people per day, cruelty-free cuisine is serious business on campus. With tasty Southern treats such as barbecued tofu and coleslaw, macaroni-cauliflower bake, and pineapple upside down cake, students don't have to sacrifice their ethics for flavor.

Round 5

When a school has chefs who specialize in vegan desserts on staff, you know you're in for a treat. Last year's edible Halloween vegan display was a "graveyard" with tombstones of vegan chocolate and hills of vegan cake. This year's theme, Gotham City, will even include a vegan chocolate-molded Batmobile! If you're not in the mood for sweets, have no fear. With innovative entrées, including vegan fettuccini Alfredo, Aloo gobi, and Mongolian seitan with wild rice salad and cranberries, students can always find a cruelty-free meal anywhere on campus.

Round 5

At least half the food offered at Oberlin is vegetarian or vegan, and the college even offers a vegan food guide to help students navigate its options. The school continues to up the ante with its assortment of vegan dishes, including tempeh and wild-mushroom fricassee, sweet potato cakes with vegan maple aioli, seitan pepper steak, wheat berry black bean stew, and vegan pumpkin cookies.

Round 4

At least half the food offered at Oberlin is vegetarian or vegan, and the college even offers a vegan food guide to help students navigate its options. The school continues to up the ante with its assortment of vegan dishes, including tempeh and wild-mushroom fricassee, sweet potato cakes with vegan maple aioli, seitan pepper steak, wheat berry black bean stew, and vegan pumpkin cookies.
This flagship university of the Seventh-Day Adventist school system proudly serves up more than 3,000 all-vegetarian meals each day. In one week, it reportedly uses more than 300 lbs. of tofu and 400 lbs. of dry beans! Some of its delicious options include crispy tofu marinara, vegan cashew meatballs, and zesty key lime pie.

Round 3

At least half the food offered at Oberlin is vegetarian or vegan, and the college even offers a vegan food guide to help students navigate its options. The school continues to up the ante with its assortment of vegan dishes, including tempeh and wild-mushroom fricassee, sweet potato cakes with vegan maple aioli, seitan pepper steak, wheat berry black bean stew, and vegan pumpkin cookies.
This flagship university of the Seventh-Day Adventist school system proudly serves up more than 3,000 all-vegetarian meals each day. In one week, it reportedly uses more than 300 lbs. of tofu and 400 lbs. of dry beans! Some of its delicious options include crispy tofu marinara, vegan cashew meatballs, and zesty key lime pie.
New this year, the University of Puget Sound has introduced two delicious vegan entrées to its menu: spicy barbecued tofu banh mi sandwiches, and hearty vegan sausage jambalaya. The school already offers vegan lasagna and other hearty meat-free meals. Also joining this college's award-winning roster are its weekend brunch options, including tofu rancheros and vegan sausage McLogger!
A staple on our list, Humboldt State has made vegan meal options an ingrained part of its culture. Dishes such as sweet-and-sour tempeh, vegan curried tofu with basmati rice, and vegan soy taquitos appeal to both vegetarian and nonvegetarians, helping everyone reduce their support of cruelty.

Round 2

Appearing on our list for the first time, this historically Black college just remodeled its market on campus, and in keeping with national dining trends, opted to make it all vegetarian! Students can stock up on vegan chicken salad, veggie dogs, vegan cheese pizza, and other healthful meals. The school also just opened a new bistro on campus called Zebi's, which serves flatbread sandwiches using Gardein vegan meats.
At least half the food offered at Oberlin is vegetarian or vegan, and the college even offers a vegan food guide to help students navigate its options. The school continues to up the ante with its assortment of vegan dishes, including tempeh and wild-mushroom fricassee, sweet potato cakes with vegan maple aioli, seitan pepper steak, wheat berry black bean stew, and vegan pumpkin cookies.
This flagship university of the Seventh-Day Adventist school system proudly serves up more than 3,000 all-vegetarian meals each day. In one week, it reportedly uses more than 300 lbs. of tofu and 400 lbs. of dry beans! Some of its delicious options include crispy tofu marinara, vegan cashew meatballs, and zesty key lime pie.
Last year's big winner, Northwestern has no intention of giving up its title in 2012. It offers mouthwatering vegan spicy eggplant with garbanzo beans, millet burgers on a wheat bun, vegan sloppy Joes, and so much more!
The University of Chicago regularly offers a daily vegan entrée, such as protein-packed lentil-stuffed peppers and black-bean burgers. Exciting new options on the menu this fall include quinoa cakes with tomato-ginger chutney and sweet-and-sour vegan meatballs.
New this year, the University of Puget Sound has introduced two delicious vegan entrées to its menu: spicy barbecued tofu banh mi sandwiches, and hearty vegan sausage jambalaya. The school already offers vegan lasagna and other hearty meat-free meals. Also joining this college's award-winning roster are its weekend brunch options, including tofu rancheros and vegan sausage McLogger!
Evergreen State College makes it easy to be vegan on campus, thanks to delectable options such as the Grizzle sandwich (made with marinated tempeh), vegan potato salad, falafel pitas, and veggie burgers with Vegenaise. The school even conveniently stocks its vending machines with animal-free snacks.
A staple on our list, Humboldt State has made vegan meal options an ingrained part of its culture. Dishes such as sweet-and-sour tempeh, vegan curried tofu with basmati rice, and vegan soy taquitos appeal to both vegetarian and nonvegetarians, helping everyone reduce their support of cruelty.

Round 1

At this legendary hub of creative minds, the menus clearly reflect the ingenuity of its student body. Jerk tofu with vegetables, red quinoa salad with edamame and tarragon, vegan chili, and black-bean cakes with local peach salsa are just some of the flavorful dishes that keep these artists from "starving."
Appearing on our list for the first time, this historically Black college just remodeled its market on campus, and in keeping with national dining trends, opted to make it all vegetarian! Students can stock up on vegan chicken salad, veggie dogs, vegan cheese pizza, and other healthful meals. The school also just opened a new bistro on campus called Zebi's, which serves flatbread sandwiches using Gardein vegan meats.
At least half the food offered at Oberlin is vegetarian or vegan, and the college even offers a vegan food guide to help students navigate its options. The school continues to up the ante with its assortment of vegan dishes, including tempeh and wild-mushroom fricassee, sweet potato cakes with vegan maple aioli, seitan pepper steak, wheat berry black bean stew, and vegan pumpkin cookies.
A newcomer to our list, Xavier University allows students to indulge in a variety of delicious vegan meals, including sweet-and-sour tofu, chana masala, snow-pea-and-tofu stir fry, and black-bean chili with dark ale.
This flagship university of the Seventh-Day Adventist school system proudly serves up more than 3,000 all-vegetarian meals each day. In one week, it reportedly uses more than 300 lbs. of tofu and 400 lbs. of dry beans! Some of its delicious options include crispy tofu marinara, vegan cashew meatballs, and zesty key lime pie.
Last year's big winner, Northwestern has no intention of giving up its title in 2012. It offers mouthwatering vegan spicy eggplant with garbanzo beans, millet burgers on a wheat bun, vegan sloppy Joes, and so much more!
The University of Chicago regularly offers a daily vegan entrée, such as protein-packed lentil-stuffed peppers and black-bean burgers. Exciting new options on the menu this fall include quinoa cakes with tomato-ginger chutney and sweet-and-sour vegan meatballs.
Starting in the spring of 2012, Marquette University began actively encouraging its students to choose meat-free meals on campus, which include vegan sloppy Joes, Thai vegan chili, and wild rice and tofu salad. We're persuaded!
One of the few all-vegetarian schools in the nation, Maharishi offers many delicious vegan options, including tandoori tofu, Burmese coconut tofu, and Montréal tofu steak—we want to try them all!
At this famously progressive institution, students can chow down on a wide range of vegan options, including polenta triangles with mushrooms, peppers, onions, and tomatoes; vegan tofu and roasted vegetable pot pie with mashed potatoes; and ginger barbecued chickpeas with carrots, bok choy, and peppers.
Returning to our list in 2012, this health-conscious school offers a range of veggie-powered naturally healing meals, including carrot-ginger soup, sesame kale, and lemon-and-garlic quinoa salad.
New this year, the University of Puget Sound has introduced two delicious vegan entrées to its menu: spicy barbecued tofu banh mi sandwiches, and hearty vegan sausage jambalaya. The school already offers vegan lasagna and other hearty meat-free meals. Also joining this college's award-winning roster are its weekend brunch options, including tofu rancheros and vegan sausage McLogger!
Evergreen State College makes it easy to be vegan on campus, thanks to delectable options such as the Grizzle sandwich (made with marinated tempeh), vegan potato salad, falafel pitas, and veggie burgers with Vegenaise. The school even conveniently stocks its vending machines with animal-free snacks.
Vegan oyster-mushroom pizza, crispy eggplant vegan parmesan sliders, garlic-roasted tempeh, and spaghetti-and-veggie meatballs are just some of the many cruelty-free options on the menu at this progressive Northwestern school.
A staple on our list, Humboldt State has made vegan meal options an ingrained part of its culture. Dishes such as sweet-and-sour tempeh, vegan curried tofu with basmati rice, and vegan soy taquitos appeal to both vegetarian and nonvegetarians, helping everyone reduce their support of cruelty.
The only school from the Aloha State on this year's list, Hawaii Pacific offers quite a selection of pan-Asian and continental vegan food options, including falafel sandwiches, tofu veggie rolls, and sweet-and-sour tofu.

After tens of thousands of students came to check out this year's nominees and vote for their favorites, peta2 has selected this year's Most Vegan-Friendly Colleges: the University of California–San Diego and Wesleyan University!

Congrats to all the nominated schools this year. With all-vegan dining halls and more vegan chocolate cake on the menu than anyone could possibly eat, college campuses are more animal-friendly than ever before as a direct result of student pressure.

The number of vegan college students has more than doubled nationwide since 2005, and it only continues to rise as students learn about the routine abuse that animals face when killed for food. With so many delicious and cruelty-free options available at these top schools, there's never been a better time to ditch meat for good.

Large U.S. Schools

In January of 2012, the University of California–San Diego introduced an all-new vegan eatery called Roots! This was great news for students, who now get to enjoy an assortment of scrumptious vegan sandwiches and wraps, such as the Spicy Sierra—made with chopped vegan chicken in house barbecue sauce, with chipotle soy crème and caramelized onions—and El Capitan, a tomato Italian sausage with sautéed peppers, onions, and vegan mozzarella. Other vegan options have expanded all over campus, including the grab 'n' go market, which offers 12 in-house vegan sandwiches and salads this fall.

Cornell University

Between the Va-Va Vegan Bar, located in Keeton House; One World Café, an all-vegetarian café on campus offering popular dishes such as African peanut stew and a vegan Reuben; and the barbecued tofu with smoked tomatoes and watermelon at the Trillium Café, students at Cornell have good reason to want to re-enroll for as many years as possible. Other must-try dishes include the Tofu Kan delight, orange tamari grilled tofu steaks, dairy-free blueberry smoothies, and vegan black-cocoa cake with vegan ganache.

University of North Texas

Shaking the university dining scene to its very core, the University of North Texas opened the nation's first all-vegan dining hall at a major school last fall—called Mean Greens—in response to student demand and thus kick-started a burgeoning nationwide trend. The fortunate students on campus can feast on vegetarian sushi, vegan pancakes, biscuits with chocolate gravy, vegan soft-serve ice cream, and much more.

Towson University

Continuing to raise its profile among the nation's most vegan-friendly schools, Towson has really stepped it up this year. Its T-Veggie program, started in 2009, now covers the whole campus and offers delicious cruelty-free options, including coconut-curry tofu and lentil sloppy Joes. Vegan chicken cheese steaks and Tex-Mex tater tot casseroles are just a small sampling of the meat-free meals that appeal to all students. Don't miss the Silk soy milk dispensers, now offered in all dining halls on campus.

University of Florida

With an online vegan food guide and a dizzying array of vegan options, UF offers vegetable burgers with barbecued pineapple relish, tofu po' boy sandwiches with Cajun coleslaw, and much more. And with the news that a vegan chef has been added to the staff this year, we expect things to keep getting better in Gainesville.

University of Illinois

With vegan options at every meal and in every dining location, the biggest challenge that students at the University of Illinois face is deciding what and where to eat. Vegan pumpkin lasagna, chana masala, and vegan ramen are some of the more popular offerings. Soy-Tainly, an all-vegan venue at Ikenberry Commons, is a must-visit, but also be sure to check out Pennsylvania Avenue Residence Hall's Mongolian wok station (complete with tofu, tempeh, and edamame) and Leafy!—a new vegetarian/vegan specialty restaurant at the Lincoln Avenue Residence Hall.

University of Colorado – Boulder

The progressive pulse of the Mountain West, the University of Colorado–Boulder is consistently at the forefront of vegan dining, offering delicious ethnic dishes such as aloo mutter, hearty fruit-and-granola salads, and new menu additions, including the macaroni and cashew cheese.

University of Connecticut

Students are thrilled to discover that there are vegan meals galore at the University of Connecticut, including vegan ravioli caprese, vegan chicken pot pie, sweet-and-sour tempeh, and vegan tortellini della pangrattato. It even offers vegan desserts, such as French apple squares!

UC Santa Cruz

With its innovative program, in which a dining hall goes completely vegetarian for one day each week, students all over campus get to enjoy delicious veggie foods, including tofu curry Massaman, black-bean vegan tostadas, vegetables and chickpeas in Madras curry sauce, and tomato tempeh stir fry with brown rice.

University of Massachusetts – Amherst

The University of Massachusetts has justifiably earned its reputation as a forward-thinking institution, even in a region of Massachusetts that is already ahead of the curve. Vegan sub sandwiches, vegan shepherd's pie, and barbecue riblet sandwiches are just a few of the many meatless options that students rave about. Also, don't miss out on the school's all-vegetarian Earthfoods Café!

Honorable Mention: University of South Florida, Indiana University, Ohio University

Small U.S. Schools

When a school has chefs who specialize in vegan desserts on staff, you know you're in for a treat. Last year's edible Halloween vegan display was a "graveyard" with tombstones of vegan chocolate and hills of vegan cake. This year's theme, Gotham City, even included a vegan chocolate-molded Batmobile! If you're not in the mood for sweets, have no fear. With innovative entrées, including vegan fettuccini Alfredo, Aloo gobi, and Mongolian seitan with wild rice salad and cranberries, students can always find a cruelty-free meal anywhere on campus.

Oberlin College

At least half the food offered at Oberlin is vegetarian or vegan, and the college even offers a vegan food guide to help students navigate its options. The school continues to up the ante with its assortment of vegan dishes, including tempeh and wild-mushroom fricassee, sweet potato cakes with vegan maple aioli, seitan pepper steak, wheat berry black bean stew, and vegan pumpkin cookies.

Warren Wilson College

As the general manager of Warren Wilson's dining office tells peta2, "We walk the talk." At a school with a vegan option at every meal in the dining hall, plus a vegan café that serves 500 people per day, cruelty-free cuisine is serious business on campus. With tasty Southern treats such as barbecued tofu and coleslaw, macaroni-cauliflower bake, and pineapple upside down cake, students don't have to sacrifice their ethics for flavor.

Andrews University

This flagship university of the Seventh-Day Adventist school system proudly serves up more than 3,000 all-vegetarian meals each day. In one week, it reportedly uses more than 300 lbs. of tofu and 400 lbs. of dry beans! Some of its delicious options include crispy tofu marinara, vegan cashew meatballs, and zesty key lime pie.

Rhode Island School of Design

According to Dining Services, at least 50 percent of Rhode Island School of Design students eat vegan or vegetarian up to three times a week. Who could blame them, with such a large selection of vegan foods, including seitan-and-Guinness stew, soy cutlet Florentine, and vegan pizza, on the menu?

University of Puget Sound

New this year, the University of Puget Sound has introduced two delicious vegan entrées to its menu: spicy barbecued tofu banh mi sandwiches, and hearty vegan sausage jambalaya. The school already offers vegan lasagna and other hearty meat-free meals. Also joining this college's award-winning roster are its weekend brunch options, including tofu rancheros and vegan sausage McLogger!

Humboldt State University

A staple on our list, Humboldt State has made vegan meal options an ingrained part of its culture. Dishes such as sweet-and-sour tempeh, vegan curried tofu with basmati rice, and vegan soy taquitos appeal to both vegetarian and nonvegetarians, helping everyone reduce their support of cruelty.

Bennington College

With one-third of the student population at Bennington being vegetarian or vegan, it's no wonder their menu is so full of delicious vegan food. The Vietnamese pho soup, vegan barbecue riblets with smoky sauce, vegan BLTs, and crispy sweet chili glazed tofu would give any meat-eating student's meal a run for its money!

Northwestern University

Last year’s big winner, Northwestern offers mouthwatering vegan spicy eggplant with garbanzo beans, millet burgers on a wheat bun, vegan sloppy Joes, and so much more!

Smith College

Always ahead of the curve, Smith College offers cutting-edge vegan options. Vegan Stromboli, sesame vegan nuggets with dipping sauce, veggie crumble sloppy Joes, and vegan tortellini soup are just a few of the warm dishes that keep students toasty on a cold winter's day. If you're craving something a little sweeter, how does vegan chocolate banana mousse sound?

Honorable Mention: College of the Atlantic, Oakwood University, Brown University

2011 Winners

University of California–
Santa Cruz (UCSC)

(Large U.S. Schools Division)

After years of bouncing from one place to another on our list, UCSC has finally claimed the top spot as the national leader in cruelty-free dining. This radically progressive school's implementation of the popular Meatless Monday program—in which a different dining hall goes completely vegetarian each week—has been a model for other schools across the country. Dishes such as stuffed portobello ratatouille, vegan Mexican tofu benedicts, vegan taquitos, and sweet-and-sour seitan get big applause from students. Throw in a vibrant activist community led by the pro-vegan group Banana Slugs for Animals, and it's easy to see why left-leaning students flock west.

Northwestern University

(Small U.S. Schools Division)

Last year's top-ranked small U.S. school, Northwestern University is back on top in 2011. The dining services department reports that between 35 and 55 percent of students select a vegetarian or vegan entrée every day, and with options such as tofu French toast, country-fried seitan steak with vegan mashed potatoes, and vegan curried tofu with jasmine rice, it's easy to see why. Throw in a new Meatless Monday program, and you can see how this school's motivated and ambitious student population has enough energy to dance for 30 hours straight.

2010 Winners

University of California - Los Angeles

(Large U.S. Schools Division)

Seen by many as the college epicenter of the animal rights debate, it should come as no surprise that UCLA is also a national leader when it comes to vegan dining. Food-service representatives regularly meet and dine out with members of the student organization Bruins for Animals to solicit feedback on how they can improve dining options. The university offers dozens of vegan entrées, including vegan lasagna, veggie chicken fingers, vegan barbecued beef with roasted vegetables, and vegan chili cheese dogs. Students can end the meal on a sweet note with a vegan cappuccino cookie or choose something wholesome like the Morning Glory Muffin. Indeed, competition for vegan diners in Los Angeles is steep, but with so many delicious and eco-conscious choices available, UCLA students really have no need to leave campus.

Northwestern University

(Small U.S. Schools Division)

Northwestern took the number-one spot in our contest for 2007 and was back on top in 2010! Designed to warm up diners during the cold Chicago winters, creative and hearty meals such as vegan seitan tacos, pumpkin chowder, vegetarian barbecued riblet sandwiches, and Thai green curry with tofu are guaranteed to keep students happy and healthy.

McMaster University

(Canadian Division)

For the second year in a row, McMaster has retained its hard-earned spot at the top of our Canadian list. The school's legendary Bridges Café is completely vegetarian, and this school year, 75 percent of the café's menu items are vegan as well. Dishes such as vegan soy beef quesadillas with chipotle eggless mayo dip, vegan chili served over grilled flatbread with vegan cheese shreds, and curried chickpea burritos with caramelized onions and vanilla-scented rice are just a few of the top-of-the-line meatless meals that make this university a vegan paradise. As if that weren't enough, the campus has recently started offering a local farmers market stand, providing students with fresh local fruits and produce.

2009 Winners

Wesleyan University

(U.S. Schools Division)

The acclaimed liberal arts college, which has a history of social justice activism, lives up to the hype when it comes to vegan options. Some of the creative choices offered include veggie chicken red curry with steamed broccolini and organic jasmine rice, three-mushroom vegan ragu with penne pasta, and barbecue seitan. Following 2008's second-place finish, Dining Services officials pulled out all the stops in 2009, even setting up voting stations around campus to rally support from their well-fed student population. These efforts, combined with the impressive range of vegan options available on campus, have helped secure the title of the Most Vegetarian-Friendly College in America.

McMaster University

(Canadian Division)

With its fully vegetarian Bridges Café and some of the most impressive vegan options in the nation, Mac was unstoppable in 2009. Students rave about the soy chicken bruschetta wraps, Shanghai noodles, and vegetarian chili, just to name a few of the many menu highlights. Add it all up and it's easy to see why McMaster is the Most Vegetarian-Friendly University in Canada.

2008 Winners

American University

(U.S. Schools Division)

Living up to its tradition of having one of the most motivated student populations in the nation, AU students rallied long and hard for this victory, and it shows. With countless healthy and delicious vegan options available on campus—from vegan Korean barbecue to spicy seitan in miso broth with noodles—it's clear where students get their energy!

Mount Allison University

(Canadian Division)

After a modest placement on our list in 2006, Mount Allison has risen to the top in 2008, powered by the most creative and delicious vegan options in all of Canada! Some of the many options that Allisonians rave to us about include the Italian tempeh mock sausage, the vegan enchilada bake, and vegan sloppy Joes. The university even offers a fully vegan dining station, with more than 100 vegan dishes to choose from! Go Mounties!

2007 Winners

Northwestern University

(U.S. Schools Division)

Fueled by fabulous articles in the Chicago Tribune and The Daily Northwestern, Northwestern was able to bring in a tremendous number of votes for its wide range of delicious and cruelty-free dishes, which include veggie riblets, vegan pancakes, and veggie chicken pitas. It sure is a great time to be a vegetarian in Chicago!

University of Toronto

(Canadian Division)

2006 Winners

Indiana University Bloomington

(U.S. Schools Division)

Newspaper and television stations all across the Midwest were buzzing about IU's menu options, which include sesame-noodle and pea-pod casserole, veggie burgers, and hot cakes. All IU's vegetarian and vegan options are clearly marked and always delicious.

McMaster University

(Canadian Division)

Shout out to Bridges Vegetarian Deli for promoting its options and shooting McMaster to first place. Then again, if I went to a school where I could chomp on soy beef and mushroom sandwiches, grilled portobello burgers, and vegetable lo mein, I would be pretty psyched too.

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Large U.S. Schools

Honorable Mention: University of South Florida, Indiana University, Ohio University

Small U.S. Schools

Honorable Mention: College of the Atlantic, Oakwood University, Brown University

2011 Winners

University of California–Santa Cruz (UCSC)

(Large U.S. Schools Division)

Northwestern University

(Small U.S. Schools Division)

2010 Winners

University of California - Los Angeles

(Large U.S. Schools Division)

Northwestern University

(Small U.S. Schools Division)

McMaster University

(Canadian Division)

2009 Winners

Wesleyan University

(U.S. Schools Division)

McMaster University

(Canadian Division)

2008 Winners

American University

(U.S. Schools Division)

Mount Allison University

(Canadian Division)

2007 Winners

Northwestern University

(U.S. Schools Division)

University of Toronto

(Canadian Division)

2006 Winners

Indiana University Bloomington

(U.S. Schools Division)

McMaster University

(Canadian Division)

University of California–
Santa Cruz (UCSC)