UBCO Meal Plans
UBC Okanagan is excited to offer an All-Access meal plan to students in residence, which can be enjoyed at Pritchard Dining Hall, in Nechako Residence.
The All-Access meal plan is mandatory for students in Cassiar, Nicola, Purcell, Kalamalka, Valhalla, Skeena, Similkameen Place and Nechako residences.
And it’s available as an optional meal plan for students in Lower/Upper Cascades and Monashee Place, or those living off-campus.
Having a meal plan has many advantages, but most importantly it means you’ll be sharing great meals
with friends in a caring environment where diversity, well-being, and community matter.
Eating Together
Improves self-esteem, academic success, nutrition, happiness and more.
Save Time & Energy
Focus on studying, making friends & getting involved in your new community.
Lighten your Load
No need to plan, shop, prep & clean up meals.
Nutritional Support
Healthy eating tips, dietary preference and allergen guidance from from our RD.
Fresh, Healthy Food
High-quality & wholesome ingredients guided by our Food Values.
10+ Locations
Convenient locations on and off campus, for Flex dollars.
Mandatory All-Access Meal Plan
This all-you-care-to-eat meal plan is mandatory for students living in single connected buildings and in Similkameen Place. It offers students unlimited access to Pritchard Dining Hall (letting them eat what they want, as often as they want, without worrying about cost), while also offering Flex Dollars to use with on- and off-campus dining partners.
Who is it for?
This meal plan is mandatory for students in Cassiar, Nicola, Purcell, Kalamalka, Valhalla, Skeena, Similkameen Place and Nechako residences.
When is it available?
September through April.
How does it work?
Students swipe their card upon entering the Pritchard Dining Hall and have unlimited access to the dining hall, with no restrictions on how often they enter, or what they eat. Students can also use the Flex Dollars portion of their meal plan to make purchases at Nechako’s convenience store, other food service locations on campus, as well as our off-campus partners!
How do I sign up?
- If you live in a residence with the Mandatory Meal Plan (see above), you are already signed up as part of your Housing Contract, and the meal plan fees are included in your housing fees.
Q: When is this meal plan available?
- Through both the fall and spring terms!
Q: How do I pay for my Mandatory Meal Plan?
- It’s already included in your Housing Contract
Q: How does the fee structure work?
- The total cost of the Mandatory Meal Plan is $5,858.71. Of that cost, $5,558.15 is for all-access residence dining at Pritchard, and the remaining $300.56 can be used at Flex Follars with our campus dining partners.
Q: How do the Flex Dollars work?
Students have $300.56 from their all-access meal plan allocated to Flex Dollars for the year.
$149.60 is available for use in the first (fall semester), and the remaining $150.96 is available when students make their final payment installment in January.
To learn more about where you can use Flex Dollars, head here.
Q: Can I opt out of this meal plan?
- If you are in a single connected building or Similkameen Place, this meal plan is mandatory.
Q: I have a dietary restriction. Will there be enough for me?
Pritchard offers a range of options that takes into account the needs and preferences of a wide variety of diners. Made-without-gluten and plant-based options are available at every station, and all unprocessed chicken is halal. Diners can utilize Nutrislice to learn more about the ingredients found in each meal, or reach out to our dietitian.
Mandatory Meal Plan Fee Summary 2022-2023
Our Mandatory Meal Plan is made up of two types of Dining Dollars: All Access Residence Dining: $5,558.15 + Flex Dollars: $300.56.
Total Cost for Mandatory All-Access Meal Plan: $5,858.71
All Access Residence Dining
All Access dining has one set cost of $5,558.15 allowing students to dine as often as they like at the Pritchard Dining Hall, without restrictions of any kind.
Flex Dollars
As part of their Mandatory Meal Plan, diners can use $300.56* as Flex dollar, at other on-campus dining locations, or our off-campus dining partners.
* $149.60 is available for use in the fall semester, and the remaining $150.96 becomes available in January.
NOTE: Flex dollars are not included in the Optional All-Access meal plan
Optional All-Access Meal Plan
This is all-you-care-to-eat meal plan allows students who are not part of the Mandatory meal plan to still enjoy all-you-care-to-eat access to Pritchard Dining Hall.
Who is it for?
This meal plan is Optional for students in Lower/Upper Cascades and Monashee Place, or those living off-campus, who plan to frequent the Pritchard Dining Hall.
When is it available?
September through April.
How does it work?
Diners swipe their card upon entering Pritchard Dining Hall and have access to everything being served. They are able to enter and dine as often as they wish (without limits), seven days a week, from 7 am to 11 pm.
What does it cost?
See the purple box below for a price breakdown. Note: Flex dollars are not automatically included in the Optional All-Access meal plan, but can be added if diners would like.
How do I sign up?
If you would like to purchase an optional meal plan, use your CWL to log into the Online Service Centre and navigate to the Food Services tab.
Q: How do I pay for an Optional Meal Plan?
- Log into the Online Service Centre and navigate to the Food Services tab.
Q: How does the fee structure work?
- The total cost of the Optional Meal Plan is $5,558.15, which offers you all-access residence dining at Pritchard Dining Hall. Unlike the Mandatory Meal Plan, Flex Dollars are not included, but they can be added if you’d like at a cost of $300.56. This money is good for use with our campus dining partners.
Q: What are the restrictions to dining at Pritchard under this meal plan?
- None! You can enter as often as you like when Pritchard is open (7 am to 11 pm, seven days a week) and enjoy all-you-care-to-eat dining!
Q: I have a dietary restriction. Will there be enough for me?
Pritchard offers a range of options that takes into account the needs and preferences of a wide variety of diners. Made-without-gluten and plant-based options are available at every station, and all unprocessed chicken is halal. Diners can utilize Nutrislice to learn more about the ingredients found in each meal, or reach out to our dietitian.
Optional Meal Plan Fee Summary 2022-2023
Our Optional Meal Plan is made up of one type of Dining Dollars: All Access Residence Dining: $5,558.15
Total Cost for Optional All-Access Meal Plan: $5,558.15
All Access dining allows students to dine as often as they like at Pritchard Dining Hall, without restrictions of any kind.
Flex Dollars are not automatically included in the Optional All-Access Meal Plan, but can be added.
Swipe Plans
Plan on eating often at Pritchard Dining Hall? Not eligible for the Mandatory Meal Plan, or not interested in the Optional Meal Plan? The Swipe Plan might be for you!
Who is it for?
Students in Lower/Upper Cascades and Monashee Place, students living off-campus, as well as faculty, staff, or frequent visitors to campus.
When is it available?
September through April.
How does it work?
Diners who are not part of the mandatory Meal Plan have the option of purchasing a set number of meals. Each time they enter Pritchard, a meal is deducted. Top up at any time. Swipes can be used during any meal period.
What does it cost?
- 25 Swipes = $344.38 + GST (5% discount)*
- 50 Swipes = $652.50 + GST (10% discount)*
- 75 Swipes = $924.38 + GST (15% discount)*
How do I sign up?
Optional Meal Plans and Swipe Plans can be purchased using the Online Service Centre.
- Can only be used during the academic year (September through April) for which the card has been purchased.
- Any unused swipes will expire at the end of the winter semester.
- Non-refundable
Walk-in Rates
Pritchard Dining Hall is open to all! You don’t have to be a student to enjoy an all-you-care-to-eat meal! Walk-in door rates are as follows, and can be paid using cash, credit, debit, or your Swipe plan:
Breakfast: $10.50
Lunch: $14.50
Dinner $18.50
Nutritional Support
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Ask a Question
Students and parents can email our Registered Dietitian with food or nutrition questions.
