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Choi Dining Hall - Yeh College

Woodlands Way, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, 08544

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About

  • View information on opening hours (opens new tab).
  • The nearest University owned parking garage is the Theater Drive Garage.
  • View information on Theater Drive Garage (opens new tab) .
  • The Choi Dining Hall is located on the ground level of Fu Hall and is shared with New College West.
    The 2 sides of the dining hall are separated by a fully enclosed courtyard, which can be used by both colleges in nice weather for seating.
    In addition, the dining hall opens to an outdoor wooden courtyard.
  • There are 2 elevators and 1 stairway within the building.
    The elevators and stairway are along the corridors that lead from Choi Dining Hall to Aliya Kanji Hall and Fu Hall.
    The elevators provide step-free level access from Aliya Kanji Hall and Fu Hall.
  • There is access to Choi Dining Hall from Fu Hall and Aliya Kanji Hall by elevator.
    There is access to Choi Dining Hall from Jose E Feliciano Hall and Kwanza Jones Hall by ramp.

Getting Inside

  • The ground floor approach is step-free.
  • The Choi Dining Hall has 2 external entrances, both provide step-free level access.
  • The level G accessible entrance gives direct access to Choi Dining Hall.
    The level 1 accessible entrance gives direct access to the elevator which provides step-free level access to Choi Dining Hall.
  • Internal entrances from Kwanza Jones Hall and Jose E Feliciano Hall are ramped/stepped.
    Internal entrances from Aliya Kanji and Fu Hall are stepped or level via the elevator.

Getting Around

  • The majority of the building has step-free level access but there are some areas accessed by ramps/slopes as detailed below.
  • The internal access between Choi Dining Hall and New College West and Yu College is via ramps/slopes or elevators.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth with a shiny finish.
  • There are resting areas throughout the building with a range of seating types including chairs and bench seating.
  • Some wayfinding signage is provided along circulation routes.
  • There is a designated safe space which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • The designated safe space is located in the restroom area next to the ground floor accessible entrance.

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

  • There are 4 restrooms with adaptations.
  • Restrooms with adaptations are located on level G.
  • The transfer space within the restrooms with adaptations varies between left hand transfer and right hand transfer.
  • Step-free gender inclusive restrooms are located on level G.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located on level G.

Entrance (Accessible - Level 1 - Aliya Kanji Hall)

  • This entrance is located at the front of Aliya Kanji Hall.
  • This entrance gives access to level 1 of Aliya Kanji Hall.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 3ft 5in (104cm).
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance, with one door unlocked.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • There is a push plate at a height of 2ft 11in (88cm).
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 11in (90cm).
  • The doors have a high color contrast.
  • There is a second automatic door.
  • The second set of doors open towards you.
  • There is a push plate at a height of 3ft 2in (96cm).
  • The second doors have a high color contrast.

Elevator (Aliya Kanji Hall - Level 1)

  • The elevator is located on the right as you enter Aliya Kanji Hall.
  • The floors which are accessible by this elevator are G and 1.
  • The elevator has a turning space of 2ft 6in x 4ft (76cm x 122cm) in front of it.
  • The external elevator control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a medium color contrast.
  • The external elevator controls are at a height that can be easily reached.
  • The elevator door has a high color contrast.
  • The elevator door opening width is 3ft 6in (106cm).
  • The internal dimensions of the elevator are 6ft 8in x 5ft 5in (204cm x 164cm).
  • The internal elevator control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a medium color contrast.
  • The internal elevator controls are at a height that can be easily reached.
  • Internally the elevator has: a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels are even within the elevator.
  • There is a similar elevator in Fu Hall to access the Choi Dining Hall on level G.

Stairway (Aliya Kanji Hall)

  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are G and 1.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails cover all steps.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the highest step is 7in (18cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 11in (29cm).
  • Lighting levels are bright.
  • There is a similar stairway in Fu Hall which gives access to the Choi Dining Hall.

Entrance (Level G)

  • This entrance is located in the level G courtyard of Yeh College.
  • This entrance gives access to level G of the Choi Dining Hall.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 3ft 5in (104cm).
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance, with one door unlocked.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • There is a push plate at a height of 2ft 11in (88cm).
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 11in (88cm).
  • The doors have a high color contrast.
  • There is a second set of automatic doors, with one door unlocked.
  • The second door opens towards you.
  • There is a push plate at a height of 3ft 2in (96cm).
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 11in (88cm).
  • The second doors have a high color contrast.
  • There is a similar entrance from the level G courtyard in New College.

Eating and Drinking

  • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, buffet counters, self service counters and numerous seating areas.
  • Full table service is not available.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals.
  • Menus are online and displayed on the counter.
  • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: nut allergy and vegan.

Counter

  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 2ft 10in (87cm).
  • There are windows and screens at the counter.
  • There is background noise which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels are even.

Seating Area

  • There is step-free level access in this area.
  • There is a turning space for wheelchair users in the seating area.
  • There is space for a service animal to rest in the seating area.
  • There are chairs without armrests, bench seats and dining tables in this area.
  • The tables are at a suitable height for wheelchair users.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Lighting levels are even.

Restroom with Adaptations (Level G - Gender Neutral - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The restroom surveyed is approximately 10yd 2ft (10m) from the level G entrance.
    • There is step-free level access into the restroom.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the restroom door.
    • The door into the restroom opens outwards and has a low color contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the restroom door opening is 2ft 11in (90cm).
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high color contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The overall dimensions are 6ft 9in x 9ft 10in (205cm x 299cm).
    • The turning space dimensions are 6ft 9in x 7ft 10in (205cm x 240cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the WC as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 4ft 8in (143cm) (from the side of the WC pan to the wall).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab bar on the rear wall and on the side wall.
    • The horizontal grab bars have a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • There is a vertical grab bar on the side wall.
    • The vertical grab bar has a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The WC seat is 1ft 7in (47cm) from the floor.
    • The WC seat has a low color contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet paper dispenser which can be reached when seated on the WC.
    • The toilet paper dispenser has a high color contrast.
    • The toilet paper dispenser is 1ft 8in (50cm) from the floor.
    • The sink is 2ft 10in (86cm) from the floor.
    • The sink faucet type is sensor.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser has a high color contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 3ft 3in (100cm) from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted paper towel dispenser.
    • The paper towel dispenser has a high color contrast.
    • The paper towel dispenser is 3ft 3in (100cm) from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • The baby changing station when in use is at a height of 2ft 7in (78cm) from the floor.
    • There is a high color contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels are even.