Residence Meal Plans

How do I purchase a Residence meal plan?

• Please reach out to Housing and Residence Life Services at residence@carleton.ca to get more information about purchasing a Residence meal plan!

Where can I use my Dining Dollars?

• You can use your Dining Dollars at most Dining Services locations. That includes our Food Court, Loeb Cafe, Starbucks Subway & Booster Juice locations, Oasis and even for walk-in meals at the caf! Unfortunately, we do not accept Dining Dollars at Tim Hortons Nideyinàn, Tim Hortons Athletics or Bridgehead.

When does my meal plan start?

• Meal plans for the Fall Term begin on September 3rd, 2023 at lunch! For those moving into Residence before the 3rd, you will still be able to get meals from the caf. For the Winter Term, the meal plan starts on January 7th, 2024 at dinner.

When is the last day to change my meal plan?

• The last day to decrease your meal plan for the Fall Term is September 18^th, 2023. If your change in meal plan will increase the number of meals you receive per week, then you have until the end of the Fall Term to make that change!
• For the Winter Term, the last day to decrease your meal plan is January 22^nd, 2024. If your change in meal plan will increase the number of meals you receive per week, then you have until the end of the Winter Term to make that change!

How can I change my meal plan?

• In order to change your residence meal plan, please contact Housing and Residence Life Services at residence@carleton.ca or fill out your Residence Meal Plan Change form here.

Am I allowed to swipe into the caf multiple times per day?

• On the All-Access and All-Access Plus meal plans, you have unlimited access to the caf, meaning you can swipe in multiple times per day and even multiple times within each meal period. If you are on the Reduced meal plan, you are allowed to swipe in once per meal period, amounting to 3 times per day maximum.

How many meals per week do I get on the Reduced Meal Plan?

• You get 10 meals per week on the Reduced Meal Plan.

What are the meal period times for a Reduced Meal Plan?

• Breakfast is from 7:30 am – 10:59 am
• Lunch is from 11:00 am – 3:59 pm
• Dinner is from 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm

In the portal, it says I have less than 10 meals left, why is this?

• For the Reduced Meal Plan, your meals start on Monday morning and end on Sunday night. They reset each week so you cannot carry over meals from week to week.

What do I use my guest passes for?

• Guest passes are used if you would like to bring those that do not have a residence meal plan into the caf for a meal with you. If you would like to use a guest pass, please let one of our staff members know at the greeter station at the front of the caf, and they will be able to assist you!

Do I have to purchases additional meals during breaks (e.g. Reading Week, Thanksgiving, etc.)?

• No, the caf remains open during breaks and you are able to use your meal plans to get meals if you are remaining on campus at those times.