Dining Services

Meal plans & fees

Take advantage of a meal plan

Load your campus card with a pre-paid UFV meal plan, then enjoy meals, coffee, snacks, and to-go items from UFV's eligible food service offerings, including Triple-Os, and the Spirit Bear Cafe, and the dining hall.

You save the cost of GST when you purchase a meal plan. Meal plans also save you the time and energy of grocery shopping and meal prep, so you can focus on your studies or connecting with friends.

 

How meal plans work at UFV

 

What are the benefits of a meal plan?

 

 


Save money

When you use your meal plan balance, you will save the cost of GST (5%) on your food and drink items.

Ensure good nutrition

A meal plan gives you access to balanced and nutritious meals, which supports your overall health and academic performance.

Build community

Sharing meals in the dining hall with other students will help you enjoy a sense of community and belonging.

Boost your food security

You'll have consistent access to meals, because you've set aside funds for food at the start of your semester.

 

What meal plans are available?

Base Camp

$2800/semester

Perfect for students looking for flexibility and value.

Summit

$3360/semester

Ideal for students who eat most meals on campus.


 

Where can meal plans be used?

You can use your meal plan at three food service locations:

Cascades dining hall 
Sprit Bear Café
Tim Hortons


Tim Hortons: Only $150 from each meal plan will be allocated to Tim Hortons.

View dining hours and locations

 

Food and meal options

Our food stations are designed to offer a diverse and inclusive array of food options, catering to a variety of dietary preferences (gluten free, vegetarian, vegan) and culinary tastes. Each station focuses on delivering fresh, high-quality meals, ranging from made-to-order dishes to grab-and-go options, snacks and coffee, ensuring a convenient and enjoyable dining experience for all meal plan students.

Weekly specials available

Explore the food stations

 

Who can purchase meal plans?

Meal plans are available to all UFV students with a campus card who are currently registered in classes.


 

Starting in Fall 2025, any student moving into UFV on-campus housing for their first time, regardless of year of study, will be required to purchase a meal plan.

Students in housing

Housing applicants: if you would like to add a meal plan to your housing accommodations, please email housing@ufv.ca.

Commuter students

Choose and pay for a meal plan by visiting or contacting the Campus Card office.

 

What if I run out of money on my card?

If you spend your full meal plan amount before the end of the semester, you can reload your card through the Campus Card office. $100 minimum deposit is required per reload.


IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ
The following describes the Terms and Conditions that apply to a pre-paid Meal Plan.
Please keep a copy of these Terms and Conditions for your records.

Mandatory meal plans

All students living in UFV Housing, for their first academic year (or semester) regardless of year of study, are required to purchase a mandatory Meal Plan. The Meal Plan fee will be applied to student accounts for two semesters (one academic year) with payment for the Meal Plan due at the same time as Housing fees. For students living in housing for one semester only, the Meal Plan Fee will be applied for one semester; if a one semester student returns to housing, the Meal Plan fee will be applied for a second semester.

Students who choose to live in UFV Housing, are choosing to participate in the mandatory Meal Plan as outlined above and included in the Housing Contract. Therefore, students who have questions related to food allergies, or specific dietary requirements (medical, cultural, religious, lifestyle, personal preference, other) must contact Dining Services prior to signing the Housing Contract.

* While we strive to address dietary requests, please be advised UFV Food Services may not be able to accommodate all individual dietary needs or preferences. No refund or reduction in the mandatory Meal Plan will be considered due to dietary restrictions.

Optional meal plans

Students continuing to live in UFV Housing after purchasing two semesters of the mandatory Meal Plan may also purchase an optional Meal Plan. Any student attending UFV who does not live in housing, can also purchase a Meal Plan by contacting the Campus Card Office.

Effective time periods

Meal Plans are effective from the official start date of classes day until the final day of the exam period each semester and closed for the Winter Break between semesters. Mandatory Meal Plans do not apply for summer semester; therefore, new students living in housing the summer prior to the academic year, will be subject to the mandatory Meal Plan in the subsequent semester.

Refunds

There are no refunds on the mandatory or optional Meal Plan. Remaining balances from the first semester will be carried forward to the second semester. Any remaining balance at the end of the second semester will be carried forward for an additional third semester to spend in the dining hall. Any remaining funds after the third semester are non-refundable. 

  • Meal Plan funds (including Tim Horton's Flex Funds) cannot be used to purchase gift cards at any food service location.
  • Meal Plan funds (including Tim Horton's Flex Funds) are non-transferable. 

Withdrawals

Students who withdraw from UFV and move out of housing during the academic year may be eligible for a partial refund of the mandatory Meal Plan fee pending approved early termination as per the Housing Contract. Early terminations resulting from a breach of compliance to the terms of the Housing Contract are not eligible for a refund. 

Withdrawals of optional Meal Plans received prior to the first effective date of the Meal Plan will be fully refunded. Once the Meal Plan begins, optional Meal Plans are not eligible for a refund.

Lost cards

Report lost cards to the Campus Card office immediately. Students are responsible for all transactions made with the card until it has been reported.

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