Commuter Meal Plans 2024-25 FAQ
Do I have to live in residence to purchase a meal plan?
No, students living off campus can purchase a commuter meal plan.
Where can I use my commuter meal plan?
In the R. Gushue Dining Hall, where you can enjoy all-you-care-to-eat meals.
How much does a commuter meal plan cost?
The 7-day unlimited and 5-day unlimited meal plans are CDN$2,915.00 for the Fall 2024 semester.
There also block plans are also available:
- 100 Block CDN$1788.25 taxes included (100 meals)
- 50 Block CDN$920 taxes included (50 meals)
- 30 Block CDN$569.25 taxes included (30 meals)
- 10 Block CDN$195.50 taxes included (10 meals)
How do I purchase my commuter meal plan?
Make your way to Hatcher House, room HA212.
How does my meal plan work on campus?
Following the purchase of your meal plan, it’s loaded onto your student ID card and available as of the first meal service for the semester. At the entrance to the dining hall, the cashier will swipe your card. To access the dining hall, you must always have your card with you.
How do I use my meal plan?
Once your student ID card is activated with your plan, you must always carry your card with you.
Present your card to the cashier—who will swipe it when you enter—to gain access to the dining hall. You have unlimited entries throughout the day.
What happens if I show up to the dining hall without my student ID card?
You will be required to pay for your purchase with cash or credit, within 48 hours, you can bring your card and receipt to Hatcher House, room HA212, so we can reimburse you.
Can I share my meal plan with a friend or family member?
No. Meal plans are strictly non-transferable.
Can I bring a guest to the dining halls?
Yes, your guest can pay at the door with cash, debit or credit or you can treat them by using your flex dollars.
What happens to my meal plan if I lose my student ID card?
Keep your student ID card safe at all times, much like you would your debit or credit card. Please note that if a card is lost or stolen, the cardholder is responsible for all unauthorized charges until the card is reported as missing. If it is lost or stolen, follow these steps:
- If you can’t locate your card, go to the Hatcher House Commons between 2 p.m. and 2 a.m. daily or to the bookstore in the University Centre from Monday to Friday, between 9 a.m. and 4. p.m. for a replacement card. A $20 charge will appear on your student financial account for the replacement card.
- Until you receive your new card: To gain access to the dining hall, you will be required to provide your student ID card, as well as a valid photo ID
Where can I view dining hall menus?
Weekly menus, which rotate every four weeks, are posted on this website so you can plan your meals accordingly.
May I take food and/or drinks out of the dining hall?
Meals are dine-in only. You may take out one hot beverage (coffee or tea) ONLY in your own reusable mug, one fruit OR one baked good (such as a cookie or a muffin).
Where can I use my flex dollars?
You can use your flex dollars at the Jumping Bean in the Library, Tim Hortons in the Arts and Administration Building, and Subway in the Engineering Building.
When do my flex dollars expire?
All flex dollars expire at the end of the winter semester in April.
What are meal plan dates for Fall 2024?
- Sunday, September 1st, 2024, 11 a.m. lunchtime
