Meal Plans

The Meal Plan came into being as a result of student surveys conducted over the last few years. The survey findings were then combined with information obtained from several similar institutions to determine the meal plan size, hours of operation, selection of meal choice options, and other aspects. The plan is accessed conveniently through the student ID card. The Meal Plan is the board portion of the semester room and board fee for living on campus. The ID card is activated with the predetermined value at the beginning of each academic semester that can be used at all dining facilities within the University. Every time the ID card is used, the choice value is deducted from the total semester value in the individual's food account. The entire value amount must be used during the semester of purchase, with limited roll-over privileges. A statement of account transactions is supplied three times per semester.

Purchasing this Meal Plan means eating "a la carte," offering you the opportunity to eat what you wish, when you wish, and where you want to eat on campus. The Canadian government has made a provision for the University to provide the Meal Plan value free of Goods and Services Tax, which is a savings of seven per cent on each transaction. Please request the brochure entitled Questions about the TWU Meal Plan for more details.