Staying at the Shanghai University and wondering what halal options are available nearby?

I hope you refer to the campus on Shangda Road. If so, right in the Shaming canteen of the school, there is a good Halal resto, where you can find autentic halal food. Another recommendation is Northwest Muslim Restaurant, at 1F, Jinqiu Xintiandi, no. 809, Jinqiu Road, which is around 600m away.