2025-2026

Commuter Meal Plans

A Commuter meal plan is a great way for students not living on campus to enjoy the benefits of All-You-Care-to-Eat dining at a Residence Dining Commons, and the exciting menu offerings at Food Services Retail Operations. Commuter Meal Plans provide convenience and cost savings – Commuter Meal Plans are tax-exempt*, making convenient access to Food Services offerings more affordable.  

Commuter Meal Plans are available to students living off-campus, and students residing in any St. George campus residence without a mandatory meal plan requirement.  

*As per Canada Revenue Agency regulations. 

2025’26 Commuter Meal Plans are available to purchase through the Food Services Mobile Order App beginning August 13, 2025.

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Benefits of Having a Commuter Meal Plan

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Purchase tax-exempt* food & beverages.

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Enjoy the convenience of using your meal plan at various campus dining locations including All-You-Care-to-Eat dining at our Residence Dining Commons.

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Experience a diverse range of global cuisines, all prepared by our expert Food Services Chefs.

* As per Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) regulations.

How do they work? 

The Commuter Meal Plans operate on a declining balance system. All Dining Dollars are loaded onto your TCard at the beginning of the year, and, like a traditional debit account, they are deducted from your meal plan account when you make your food purchases.  

Where do they work? 

With the Commuter Meal Plans, you have the freedom to choose your meals from a variety of locations. You can purchase food and beverage items from the New College, Chestnut, Oak House and CampusOne Dining Commons and participating Food Services retail outlets across campus.

Visit the page Where to Eat on Campus for a list of participating locations under the tab “Dining Dollars”.  

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How to enjoy All-You-Care-to-Eat (AYCTE) at Residence Dining Commons.

Commuter Meal Plan holders have access to New College, Oak House, Chestnut and CampusOne Dining Commons to enjoy all the benefits of All-You-Care-to-Eat dining. 

Simply pay the U of T discounted door rate for the meal period – breakfast, lunch, or dinner – and you are in to take advantage of eating your way! 


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Includes:

$775
Dining Dollars

+ $25 TBucks

Purchase a Starter Commuter Plan between August 13 and September 13, 2025, and receive 2 Bonus Residence Dining Commons All-You-Care-to-Eat Access Passes 

Includes:

$3,150
Dining Dollars

+ $50 TBucks

Purchase a Standard Commuter Plan between August 13 and September 13, 2025, and receive 4 Bonus Residence Dining Commons All-You-Care-to-Eat Access Passes 

Includes:

Purchase an All In Commuter Plan between August 13 and September 13, 2025, and receive 6 Bonus Residence Dining Commons All-You-Care-to-Eat Access Passes  

Access Passes

Commuter Meal Plans purchased between August 13 and September 13, 2025 include Bonus All-You-Care-to-Eat Residence Dining Commons passes!

To redeem a complimentary Access Pass, inform the cashier at a Dining Commons that you would like to use an Entry Swipe, and you are all set to enjoy AYCTE dining. Visit the Access Packs section to learn more.

Dining Dollars

Dining Dollars are used to purchase tax-exempt* food and beverages at Food Services retail outlets located across campus, and to purchase All-You-Care-to-Eat access to New College, Chestnut, Oak House and CampusOne Dining Commons…where Commuter Plan holders can eat what they want and the quantity they wish to eat.

Visit Where to Eat on Campus for a list of participating locations under the tab “Dining Dollars”.   

Remaining balances at the end of the academic year (April 30, 2026) are refundable for all commuter meal plans. For more details, refer to the section – Remaining Balances & Refunds.  

Remaining Balances & Refunds

Remaining Dining Dollar balances at the end of the academic year (April 2026) are refundable for all Commuter Meal Plans. Refunds are subject to a $50 administration fee. A Refund Request must be submitted by Wednesday April 15, 2026.  

If a refund request is not received by April 15, 2026, the remaining funds will be automatically transferred to Food Services Campus Flex Dollars ($50.00 transfer fee applies).  

Refund Requests only apply to Commuter Meal Plans.

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Campus Flex Dollars  

Remaining Dining Dollar funds are transferred to Food Services Campus Flex Dollars at the completion of Term 2, April 30, 2026, and can be used to purchase food, beverage, and other items at participating Food Services locations. Campus Flex Dollars are loaded onto the meal plan holders TCard for purchases beginning May 2026. Campus Flex Dollars are refundable with proof of withdrawal from the University of Toronto, St. George campus, or academic completion.  

Refunds incur a $50.00 administration fee and will be deducted from the refund amount. Balances of $50.00 or less do not qualify for a refund. Campus Flex Dollar purchases are subject to applicable taxes.

TBucks 

Each Commuter Meal Plan includes a preloaded amount of TBucks. TBucks is a common form of currency accepted across campus. They can be used to purchase products at participating locations, or for textbooks and payment for printing and photocopying on campus. Additional TBucks can be purchased by anyone in possession of a TCard for use on the U of T St. George and Scarborough Campuses (TBucks Policy). TBucks purchases are subject to applicable taxes.  

The Capital Improvement Fund (CIF) is a non-refundable fund used for capital investments that directly enhances the campus dining experience; facilities, environment and equipment. It is deducted directly from your meal plan fees. 

GET YOUR commuter meal PLAN 

How to purchase your plan

Commuter plans will be available to purchase through the Food Services Mobile Order App as of Wednesday, August 13, 2025. For students having difficulties downloading the mobile app, please contact the Food Services Meal Plan office.

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Key Dates

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Available for Purchase:

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Date of Activation:

Sunday, August 24, 2025

University Winter Holiday Closure:

December 21, 2025 to January 2, 2026 (inclusive)

Last Day to Request Refund:

Wednesday, April 16, 2026

Meal Plan End Date:

Thursday, April 30, 2026

*Dates subject to change.

We are here to help

If you are unsure about which meal plan to choose or need further information about a specific meal plan, please contact us.