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UBC Okanagan Food Services

UBC Okanagan Food Services

  • Last Updated January 21, 2021 at
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Mandatory Meal Plans

The information on this page is for students on the Mandatory Meal Plan during the
2020-2021 academic year, and may not be fully applicable for the Fall 2021 term,
as UBCO will be moving to an All You Care To Eat meal plan.
  • How it Works
  • Nutritional Support
  • FAQs

Mandatory Meal Plans

The Mandatory Meal Plan is for students living in Cassiar, Nicola, Purcell, Kalamalka, Valhalla, Skeena and Similkameen Place.

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, wellbeing, 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.

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High-quality & wholesome ingredients guided by our Food Values.

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Convenient locations on and off campus.

How Your Meal Plan Works

When you purchase your meal plan, funds are loaded onto your UBCcard. The Mandatory Meal Plan is a declining balance plan. Like a debit account, Dining Dollars in your meal plan account are deducted when you make food purchases.

Every food item has an individual price. Dining is not “all you care to eat” and there are no pre-set numbers of meals allotted to each student.

You must have your UBCcard with you when you make food purchases from your meal plan. If you don’t have it you will be asked to pay cash, credit or debit. Meal plans are non-transferable.

Fee Summary

Residence Meal Plans are made up of of two types of Dining Dollars: Basic Dollars and Flex Dollars.

Basic Dollars

Basic dollars are tax-free (save 5%) and can be used at most UBCO Food Services Locations on campus for meals and most single-serve non-alcoholic beverages.  

Flex Dollars

Flex dollars are taxable and are used for other on-campus purchases (gum, candy, chips, toiletries, convenience and grocery store items), at our off-campus dining partners, and all campus dining locations.

Here is a summary of 2020-2021 meal plan fees. For more detailed information about payment amounts and the payment schedule, visit the Fees & Payments page.

Bronze Silver Gold Platinum
Due on Acceptance
$800.00
$800.00
$800.00
$800.00
Sept. 21, 2020 (2nd payment)
$979.84
$1,388.08
$1,823.32
$2,346.04
Jan. 8, 2021 (final payment)
$1,895.20
$2,329.90
$2,793.35
$3,3349.95
Total
$3,675.04
$4,517.98
$5,416.67
$6,495.99
Basic Meal Dollars
$3,327.16
$3,840.06
$4,332.89
$4,870.32
Flex Dollars
$347.88
$677.92
$1,083.78
$1,625.67

Which Meal Plan Should I Choose?

Bronze Plan: Perfect for students with small appetites who dine on campus during the week but rarely on weekends.

Silver Plan: Our default plan. Ideal for students with average appetites who dine on campus during the week and every other weekend.

Gold Plan: For students with large appetites who dine on campus during the week and most weekends.

Platinum Plan: For students with very hearty appetites who dine on campus the entire week.

FAQS

How do I add more Basic Dollars and Flex Dollars?

Top up anytime through the online service center.

What happens to unused Basic Dollars and Flex Dollars at the end of my contract?

When your contract expires, your remaining balance is auto-transferred to a non-refundable, non-transferable and taxable Carryover Plan, valid for purchases at UBCO Food Services locations, Campus partners and Pay-for-Print.

A partial refund may be requested within seven days after your contract has been cancelled or expired. To qualify for a refund a minimum amount of $50 is required. If you request a refund: 66% of unused Basic Meal Plan Dollars are refunded, with the remaining 34% retained by UBCO Food Services. Unused Flex Dollars are refunded at 100%. All refunds are subject to a $25 administration fee. You may request a refund of your Flex Dollars only, and allow your Basic Meal Plan Dollars to automatically be placed in a carryover plan. Refunds are initiated once you have completed the refund form.

For more details please refer to your Residence Contract.

What happens if my UBCcard is lost or stolen?

Lost or stolen UBCcards must be deactivated and reported immediately.

  1. Freeze your Residence Meal Plan by deactivating it through the SHHS Online Service Centre.
  2. Report your lost/stolen UBCcard through the UBC Carding Office.
  3. Get a replacement card from the UBC Carding Office.
  4. Visit a UBC Food Services location on campus and ask the cashier to swipe your new card - this puts your new UBCcard information in the system.
  5. Reactivate your Residence Meal Plan through the SHHS Online Service Centre.

UBC Food Services assumes no responsibility for fraudulent use of your UBCcard before your account is deactivated and your lost/stolen card is reported to the UBC Carding Office.

Other Terms and Conditions

  • Cardholder is responsible for all transactions and any indebtedness arising from card use.

  • UBC Food Services reserves the right to withdraw any or all card privileges.

  • Information is kept confidential in compliance with the Freedom Of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Please see your Residence Contract for additional details about your mandatory meal plan. 

Nutritional Support

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Students can email the dietitian with food or nutrition questions.

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