2026-2027
MEAL PLAN OPTIONS
First-Year Student Plans
First-Year students may select one of the following 2 plans
| Plan Name | Total Cost | Selection Guidelines | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Basic | Flex | This plan is slightly larger than the "Full" |
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| Basic | Flex | This plan is designed to cover the average |
| Plan Name | Total Cost | Selection Guidelines | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Basic | Flex | This plan is designed to cover the average |
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| Basic | Flex | Slightly larger than the “Minimum” plan, |
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| Basic | Flex | This plan is designed to cover the average |
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| Basic | Flex | Slightly larger than the "Full" plan, |
* Please note that all Student Meal Plans include a non-refundable Capital Improvement and Program Enhancement (C.I.P.E.) fee of $100. This fee supports ongoing facility upgrades and meal plan program improvements.
** The selection guidelines are designed to help you choose the meal plan that best fits your needs. Consider your eating habits, appetite, and cooking preferences when deciding which option is right for you.
2026-2027
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
| First-Year Plans | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Installment | 2nd Installment | TOTAL | |
Plus | $3,500 | $2,325 | $5,825 |
Full | $3,500 | $1,600 | $5,100 |
| Upper-Year Plans | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Installment | 2nd Installment | TOTAL | |
Light | $2,500 | $1,200 | $3,700 |
Minimum | $2,500 | $525 | $3,025 |
Payment Information
- You will receive all of your Student Meal Plan funds on the day you move in to residence
- Your Student Meal Plan will be billed by the university on your ACORN account
- Consult your university ACORN account on a regular basis to ensure you are aware of charges as they are posted to your account
- Outstanding Student Meal Plan charges in ACORN are subject to a service charge as of the 15th of every month until paid in full
- The C.I.P.E. (Capital Improvement and Program Enhancement) is a fee that supports ongoing facility upgrades and meal plan program improvements, & is applicable to all Student Meal Plans
We suggest bookmarking the Important Dates & Deadlines page
2026-2027
CARRY OVER
Plan | Basic Dollars | Flex Dollars |
|---|---|---|
Plus | Up to $2,400 Basic dollars | All remaining Flex dollars |
Full | Up to $1,675 Basic dollars | All remaining Flex dollars |
Light | Up to $675 Basic dollars | All remaining Flex dollars |
Minimum | Not eligible for Carry Over | All remaining Flex dollars |
Carry Over Information
- Students are required to spend at least $2,825 before the end of the academic year (the "Minimum Commitment")
- Any Basic dollars remaining (over the Minimum Commitment) are eligible to be carried over to the following year
- All remaining Flex dollars are eligible to carried over to the following year
For more information about Carry Over, visit the Student Meal Plan page
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Every time you make a purchase using your Student Meal Plan, the purchase total is subtracted from your total balance, as it is a declining balance meal plan
- Deciding which Student Meal Plan is right for you depends on your personal eating habits, your appetite, and the amount of time you will be spending on campus
- As a Student Meal Plan holder, you enter into a contract with the University of Toronto Mississauga
- You will be held accountable to the terms and conditions outlined on the Hospitality & Ancillary Services website and may be subject to change
QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions regarding your meal plan, please contact the UTM Hospitality & Ancillary Services Office directly at mealplan.utm@utoronto.ca.
When making an inquiry, please be sure to provide your:
- name
- student number
- your meal plan selection
The answer to your question may be on the UTM Student Meal Plans webpage!
It is important that you fully understand the Student Meal Plans before making your selection so that you can ensure that you have chosen the right plan for you.