Residence Dining Plan
Thank you for choosing to live with us and participate in the Dining Plan!
All Students residing in our 1st year Residence areas, Kainai House & University Hall, are automatically enrolled in the Dining Plan as part of the Housing License of Use Agreement.
Forget what you think you know about cafeterias ! At U of L you will find lots of choices from any of the 4 places on campus you can use your meal card. Its all about choice, whether you are looking for some healthy options or a favourite snack you will find excellent value and friendly service.
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wide variety of nutritious food choices and styles of service are available
to you for breakfast, lunch, dinner, evenings and weekends. Choose what, when, and
how much you eat. And because there's no need to shop, cook, or clean up,
you'll have more time available for study and recreation. 
You will save money on banking and transaction fees as there is no need to carry cash! Your Campus Card is also your dining plan card. Once you have the Campus Card, go to Food Services and have them activate your card for the Residence Dining Plan.
The terms and conditions of your Residence Dining Plan Contract contain important information, please read it thoroughly. You can view a copy here
University Hall |
Aperture Park |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where do I go to put more money on my card?
Q. What happens if my card is lost or stolen?
Q. Who can use the dining plan?
Q. Where can I use my dining plan?
Q. What happens if I don’t use all the money on my card before the end of the year?
Q. Will I need to add additional money to my card?
Q. Who can I talk to if I have questions or concerns throughout the year?
Your Residence Dining Plan, What You Need to Know
Overview
- Your meal card is your Student ID card, you load money on to it and it operates on a declining balance, just like a debit card. You only pay for what you select from the Food Services Outlets.
- The Residence Dining Plan is not intended to be an all you can eat experience but to be a core part of your weekly dining. It is not intended to cover all your meals in a given week. At average usage, the dining plan should cover approximately 12-14 meals throughout the week.
- The remaining 7-9 meals per week can be made up in a number of ways, cooking or preparing food at home, going out for meals etc. If you plan to eat all your meals with University of Lethbridge Food Services, you may require additional funds added to your meal plan throughout the year.
Where do I go to put more money on my card?
At any time you can add more money on to your card by going to the Food Services Office located in A681.
What happens if my card is lost or stolen?
Don’t worry! You can go get a new card made for you at a Computer Lab in Anderson Hall (AH 150) or in University Hall (E610) for $10. Then come down to the Food Services office and we can reactivate it.
Who can use the dining plan?
All first year students living in University Hall or Kainai House Residences are automatically enrolled in the dining plan.
Where can I use my dining plan?
You can use your dining plan at Coulee Junction, The Station (Mr. Sub), Tim Hortons and Fresh Express as well as vending throughout campus. It is important to note that your Dining Plan can only be used to purchase food and non-alcoholic beverages.
Which Plan To Choose?
Three options
2012/2013
Aperture Park Plan |
Commuter Plan |
Value Plus Plan |
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| Commitment:* | $1986.00 |
$2766.00 |
$3324.00 |
| Eligibility: | Kainai Residents Only |
All Residents |
All Residents |
Money Matters
What happens if I don’t use all the money on my card before the end of the year?
Use it or lose it! The balance of your meal plan is non- refundable and non- transferable. Because of the GST exemption, balances remaining after the end of the academic year will be forfeited after April 30th, 2013. The Dining plan is easy to use, in fact you may run out. Many students choose to add more to the plan throughout the course of the year.
How much does it cost?
The minimum commitment to the meal plan is $1986.00 for Aperture and $2766.00 for University Hall Residents. This cost represents a dollar amount break down of $9.46/day and $13.17/day respectively. This is what you should aim to average per day over your 8 month contract. The average student spends $20.51/ day. If you think you will eat more than this on the average day, then you may need to add more to your food plan throughout the year or consider selecting the Value Plan based on $15.83/day.
The U of L recognizes that nutrition and academic success are highly correlated and aims to ensure that all our students have access to a healthy diet. If you are applying for Student Loans , please take into consideration your normal dining habits and recognize that the Residence Dining Plan may need to be supplemented throughout the year, please budget accordingly.
Will I need to add additional money to my card?
It depends on how much you eat, where you eat and what you eat. Many people do add more funds throughout the year and for some people the amount is just right. It is important to remember that the meal plan is not designed to provide every meal during the academic year. Please consult the Balance Calculator to help determine if you will need to add more funds throughout the year. Balance Calculator Tool
How much can I eat?
Because your card works like a debit card, you can eat as much or as little as you like. The average student spends $20.51/Day. Click here for more information on how to optimally allocate your dining throughout the academic year.
Want More Information?
Who can I talk to if I have questions or concerns throughout the year?
The Residence Assistants (RA's) in Kainai House and University Hall are members of a Food Services Focus Group and meet regularly with Food Services personnel to discuss new ideas and student concerns. Please bring forward any of your questions or suggestions to them.
Contact us!
Feel free to talk to any of the Food Services Staff directly by dropping by A681 or by phone or e-mail at (403) 329-2491, foodserv.ancil@uleth.ca
Click here to learn more about Food Services at the University of Lethbridge
Sample Menu Pricing
Want to see what a sample meal might look like and what it will cost? Click here to see a sample meal schedule for a First Year Student living in Kainai House or University Hall.
| Breakfast | $4.97 |
| Lunch | $6.98 |
| Dinner | $8.56 |
| Average Total Cost | $20.51/day |
vs.
Average Daily Allotment |
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University Hall Commuter Plan |
Aperture Park Plan |
$13.17/day |
$9.46/day |
All students, faculty and staff are welcome to add money to their own cards through Bridge Bucks. Bridge Bucks is a safe and convenient method of transacting goods and services at the University of Lethbridge. Your money is deposited in a central account and your Campus ID Card is used as a debit card to access your dollars. Deposits of $200 or more will enable you to receive a 5% discount on all purchases. Smaller deposits will not receive this 5% discount. No banking fees are associated with using this debit card feature.
You can use Bridge Bucks at any University Food Services or copying locations, including vending, will accept Bridge Bucks through a simple swipe of the card.
Contact any of the following offices to deposit money:
- Food Services, next to Coulee Junction Café (CJ’s)
- Cash Office, Anderson Hall (AH144)
Self-serve cash load stations are also available directly inside the Library and across from Tim Hortons. For more information on Bridge Bucks click here
Our goal is to provide quality Food Service and value to all student using the Dining Plan. Although we strive to achieve excellent customer service, we recognize that we cant be all things to all people. We have 3 plans for our 694 Resident Students , that is why its your choice to live in Residence and participate in the Dining Plan.
