Meal Plan Information for Prospective UTM Students

We'd like to share a few things about our meal plans, and how they work here at UTM -

1. Are you thinking about living in residence?
2. What is the difference between a Student Meal Plan & a CVP Dining Loyalty Program?
3. How simple are the meal plans?
4. How do I know which Student Meal Plan to select?
5. Where can I use my meal plan?
6. Can I change my mind once I have selected a meal plan?
7. What happens if I do not use all of the meal plan funds?
8. How does a Student Meal Plan work?
9. What if I have questions about my meal plan after I select one?

YES:

We have some Student Meal Plan options for you so you may select the best one to suit your lifestyle.

More about Student Meal Plans

NO:

We have a plan called the CVP Dining Loyalty Program that earns you points, and ultimately saves you 10%. Sign up, earn, & redeem. Easy peasy.

 More about the CVP Dining Loyalty Program

Student Meal Plans

Designed specifically for those living in residence.

They are bigger plans and meant primarily for those living in residence, though you are able to purchase one even if you are not living in residence.

They include both “Basic” and “Flex” dollars, which are spent differently on different items. You save up to 13% when you spend your “Basic” dollars and 5% when you spend “Flex” dollars.

If you would like to learn more about “Basic” and “Flex” dollars at this time, please visit our Basic vs Flex Dollar webpage.
 

More about Student Meal Plans

CVP Dining Loyalty Program

Designed specifically for those not living in residence, staff, & faculty.

When you buy food at any non-branded food spots you earn loyalty points. Once you reach 100,000 Loyalty Points, you may redeem them for $10 off!

Earn and spend your points at North Side Bistro, Davis Food Court, Fair Trade Café, Colman Commons.
 

More about Campus Value Plans

REALLY SIMPLE.

• Acts just like a debit account
  • You start with a certain amount of money, and each time you make a purchase, the transaction amount subtracts from your account
     
• Budget beginner-friendly
  • Not very experienced with budgeting? Not to worry. We provide budgeting templates to help you ensure that you are using your meal plan funds at a rate that will ensure you do not have money left over at the end of the academic year. No overspending here!

• No cash, just card
  • All you need to do is tap your Student Card (known as your TCard), and the the total will be subtracted from your meal plan account
     
• Flexible
  • If you don't use all of your Student Meal Plan funds, you are able to carry some of the funds forward to your next academic year. It is important that you understand what your minimum spend is, and that you monitor your account balance, so that you are not over the limit. Learn more about the minimum spend here. 

As a guide, consider the below:

• If you will be on campus through the week and on weekends - you may want a larger plan
• If you plan to leave campus on the weekends - you may want a smaller plan

• If you have a large appetite -  you may want a larger plan
• If you have a smaller appetite - you may want a smaller plan

On campus: 

You can use your Student Meal Plan everywhere on campus, including the vending machines (and we have some cool & unique vending machines)

Off campus: 

You can use your meal plans with our off-campus partners as well

 Student Meal Plan

You will be able to carry over some of your funds to the next academic year. There are restrictions as to how much, and that is because you are encouraged to use your meal plan funds that year. You can learn more on our Carry Over webpage.

Campus Value Plan

You are able to carry all of your funds to the next academic year. 

Our Student Meal Plans are “Declining Balance” plans

• You start with a total amount of money in your account, and as you spend it, it declines from your account (similar to a debit account)
  • It does not matter if you only eat two meals a day, or if you eat five meals a day, because it only removes money from your account when you purchase food
  • Your purchase is paid for using your meal plan funds, and the purchase total is subtracted from your meal plan balance
  • You do not lose money for not eating breakfast; you only spend money when you purchase food
     
• You can buy food anywhere on campus, and at our off-campus partners
  • See where you can eat on campus
  • See our off campus partners
     
• Student Meal Plans also “include” up to a 13% savings on all “Basic” purchases (save the tax)
   

More about Student Meal Plans

Not to worry! We have a dedicated team that is here to support you. Simply call or email us and we will help you with any questions you may have.

mealplan.utm@utoronto.ca
(905) 569-4795

You may also visit our Student Meal Plan website to find more answers.