2025-2026
Suite Resident and Commuter Student Meal Plans
A Suite Resident or Commuter Student meal plan is a great way for students living in a St. George residence without a meal plan requirement or students not living on campus to enjoy the benefits of All-You-Care-to-Eat dining at a Residence Dining Commons, and the exciting food and beverage offerings at Food Services Retail Operations. Suite Resident & Commuter Student Meal Plans provide convenience and cost savings – Meal Plans are tax-exempt*, making convenient access to Food Services offerings more affordable.
*As per Canada Revenue Agency regulations.
2025’26 Suite Resident and 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
Purchase tax-exempt* food & beverages.
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.
Experience a diverse range of global cuisines, all prepared by our expert Food Services Chefs.
* As per Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) regulations.
Plan Types
There are two Commuter Meal Plan types to choose from – a Declining Balance Plan, and an Access Plan, commonly referred to as Residence Dining All-You-Care-to-Eat. The Plan you choose is loaded onto you TCard or Guest Card at the beginning of the year. No matter the plan you choose, Commuter Plan holders have access to Food Services Retail Food Halls and Residence Dining Commons to enjoy all the benefits of All-You-Care-to-Eat.
Where do they work?
With a Commuter Meal Plan, you have the freedom to choose your meals from a variety of locations. Declining Balance Commuter Plan holders can purchase Entry Access to New College, Chestnut, or Oak House Dining Commons to enjoy All-You-Care-to-Eat dining, and Access Plan holders redeem an Entry Swipe for access to a residence Dining Commons. Dining Dollars can be used to purchase food and beverages from MSB Food Hall, Robarts Food Hall, Sidney Smith APP Kitchen, and Starbucks located at MSB and Robarts Library.
Visit the Where to Eat on Campus page for a list of participating locations under the tab “Dining Dollars”.
*CampusOne Commuter Meal Plan holders have access to CampusOne, New College, Chestnut, and Oak House Dining Commons, and MSB Food Hall, Robarts Food Hall, Sidney Smith APP Kitchen, and Starbucks located at MSB and Robarts Library.
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Declining Balance Plans
Looking for a flexible meal plan option?
Declining Balance Meal Plans are designed for students who live off-campus or in residence buildings without dining facilities or a mandatory meal plan. Use your Dining Dollars at one of our retail locations, or purchase All-You-Care-to-Eat access to New College, Chestnut, and Oak House Dining Commons. Declining Balance Commuter Plans are tax exempt, refundable (see Refund Policy), and valid until April 30, 2026.
For complete details, see the Commuter Access Plan Terms and Conditions.
Declining balance STARTER
Monthly Plan
$800
Includes:
$750
Dining Dollars
+ $25 TBucks
CIF $25
Purchase a Declining Balance Starter Commuter Plan between August 13 and September 13, 2025, and receive 2 Bonus Residence Dining Commons All-You-Care-to-Eat Access Passes
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Semester Plan
$3,050
Includes:
$2,975
Dining Dollars
+ $25 TBucks
CIF $50
Purchase a Declining Balance Standard Commuter Plan between August 13 and September 13, 2025, and receive 4 Bonus Residence Dining Commons All-You-Care-to-Eat Access Passes
declining balance
All-in
Full Year Plan
$6,100
Includes:
$6,000
Dining Dollars
+ $25 TBucks
CIF $75
Purchase an Declining Balance 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
Declining Balance 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 Plans section to learn more.
How to enjoy All-You-Care-to-Eat (AYCTE) at a Residence Dining Commons with a Declining Balance Commuter Plan.
Declining Balance Commuter Meal Plan holders have access to New College, Oak House, and Chestnut 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!
*CampusOne Commuter Plan holders have access to CampusOne, New College, Chestnut, and Oak House Dining Commons.
Access Plans
Living in a Residence without a Dining Room or Mandatory Meal Plan?
Commuter Access Meal Plans provide entry to Residence Dining Commons to enjoy All-You-Care-to-Eat dining. With an Access Meal Plan you can eat what you want and the quantity you wish to eat during each visit, and each Plan includes Dining Dollars for use at Food Service Retail Operations.
To redeem an 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.
Refer to the Commuter Access Plan Terms and Conditions for full Plan details.
Unlimited Access
Allows the plan holder Unlimited Entry Swipes each week to New College, Chestnut, or Oak House Residence Dining Commons. Access Plan users can eat what they want and the quantity they wish to eat without worrying about counting weekly meal swipes.
*CampusOne residents have access to CampusOne, New College, Chestnut, or Oak House Dining Commons.
$7,625
Includes:
Dining Dollars $700
+ $50 TBucks
CIF $150
Unlimited
Entry
Access 14
Plan holders have access to 14 Entry Swipes each week to New College, Chestnut, or Oak House Residence Dining Commons. Access 14 plan holders can eat what they want and the quantity they wish to eat with each Entry Swipe. The 14 swipes are reset weekly.
*CampusOne residents have access to CampusOne, New College, Chestnut, or Oak House Dining Commons.
$6,925
Includes:
Dining Dollars $600
+ $50 TBucks
CIF $150
14 Entry Swipes
per week
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, and Oak House 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”.
*CampusOne residents have access to CampusOne, New College, Chestnut, and Oak House Dining Commons.
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.
It is important to note, whichever plan you choose, having enough Dining Dollars for the entire term purchased depends on your eating habits and budgeting. Meal Plan holders who use all their Dining Dollars can purchase additional funds using eAccounts.
Remaining Balances & Refunds
Remaining Dining Dollar balances at the end of the academic year (April 2026) are refundable for all Declining Balance 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 Declining Balance Commuter Meal Plans.
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.
All-You-Care-to-Eat Access Packs:
Available for Faculty and Staff
AYCTE Access Passes provide entry to New College, Oak House, and Chestnut Dining Commons to enjoy all the benefits of All-You-Care-to-Eat dining. Eat what you want and the quantity you wish to eat during each visit. Entry Swipes can be used for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
5 Entry Swipes – $83.00
10 Entry Swipes – $165.00
15 Entry Swipes – $246.00
Access Packs subject to applicable taxes.
AYCTE Entry Swipes expire after service April 30, 2026, and are non-refundable.
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.
step 1
Meal Plan Office
On the U of T Mobile Order app, select the ‘Meal Plan Office’ location.
If you don’t have the App, here are the steps to download it.
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Key Dates
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.
FAQ
The difference is the value of dining dollars added to the plan. All commuter meal plans expire on April 30, 2026.
Regardless, of the meal plan you purchase, the last day of usage will be April 30. 2026.
If you purchase a Starter (Monthly) meal plan in the fall and cannot finish it, the funds will remain on your card until the deadline.
The Dining Dollars portion of the meal plan is available for purchasing tax-exempt food and beverages (as per Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) regulations) at participating Food Services locations.
Visit the Where to Eat on Campus page for a list of participating locations.
After you purchase your first meal plan, you will be able to top-up on eAccounts. Dining Dollars may be topped up during the academic year through Transact eAccounts or by downloading Transact eAccounts mobile app.
For more information on how to top-up using eAccounts, please visit our eAccounts section on the website.
Your Dining Dollar account balance is printed on the receipt you receive when making a purchase at a Food Services location. You can check and manage your Dining Dollar balance through Transact e-Accounts.
The menus for Food Services locations can be viewed on the University of Toronto Food Services website here.
Remaining balances at year end are refundable for Declining Balance Commuter meal plans. Refunds are subject to a $50 administration fee. A formal request for a refund must be made by April 15th 2026.
If a refund request is not received by April 15th 2026 the remaining funds will be automatically transferred to Food Services Campus Flex. At that point they will become non-refundable, and a $50 administration fee will be applied to transfer to Campus Flex.
At the end of the academic year, unused Dining Dollars are transferred to Food Services Campus Flex Dollars.
You can also purchase a commuter plan through the Meal Plan Office on the browser.
If you have any issues purchasing a commuter meal plan please reach out to mealplan@utoronto.ca
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