Do you have questions about the Meal Plan or Meal Deals? If you don’t find the answer here or in our Terms and Conditions, please email UNBC Food Services.
Meal Plans
The 5-Day or 7-Day meal plan allows students to maximize their campus experience by reducing the need to grocery shop, prepare, and clean up after meals. The Meal Plan is an all-you-care-to-eat plan with unlimited in and out privileges at the Agora Dining Hall during operating hours.
Anyone can purchase a Meal Plan. However, students who choose to live at the UNBC Prince George campus and have less than 60 UNBC credit hours are required to purchase a 5-Day or 7-Day Meal Plan (automatically added to Housing fees).
If a Meal Plan is not mandatory for you, you can purchase a 5-Day or 7-Day Meal Plan in two ways:
- Visit the I Can Dine website at www.unbc.icaneat.ca to purchase with a credit card
- Email housing@unbc.ca to have the Meal Plan fees added to your student account (or opt-in during your housing application)
Both the 5-Day and the 7-Day Meal Plan include $150 Dining Dollars to make purchases at retail locations across campus. Dining Dollars are non-transferable and non-refundable. They are valid for two years from purchase date.
Please see the Meal Plan Terms and Conditions.
The Agora Dining Hall Meal Plans are effective from the official move-in day of each semester until the last day of each semester (last exam day). The Dining Hall is closed for the Winter Break between semesters.
To see a more detailed list of operating dates and hours, please visit our website.
Your Meal Plan is conveniently loaded onto your UNBC ID card. Just swipe and dine!
Your UNBC ID card must be presented to the cashier in order to access the Agora Dining Hall. Please treat it like cash. If your UNBC ID is lost or stolen, please report it immediately to Food Services staff. It is your responsibility to replace a lost or stolen card.
With an all-you-care-to-eat model, Meal Plan students can eat as much as they want, as often as they want. Whole fruit (such as bananas and apples) and hot beverages in a travel mug are available to take outside of the dining hall. However, other than those specific items, food and beverages cannot be removed from the Agora Dining Hall.
If you require an accommodation, please reach out to UNBC Food Services.
All Meal Plans provide for a range of diets and preferences. Options such as gluten-friendly, halal, non-dairy, and vegan are offered. Look for the symbols listed next to menu items to identify priority allergens and restrictions. If you have dietary concerns, it is essential that you work with staff to ensure your needs are addressed.
Visit Nutritional Support or email UNBC Food Services to discuss how the Meal Plan can accommodate your dietary needs. While we strive to address dietary requests, please be advised UNBC Food Services may not be able to accommodate all individual dietary needs or preferences.
The 7-Day and 5-Day Meal Plans are tax exempt and intended for the student they are assigned to. However, all Meal Plans include five guest passes per semester. Pick up your guest passes at the front counter of the dining hall and use them to treat a friend to a meal!
Meal Deals are bundles of 10, 20, or 50 meals for the Agora Dining Hall that offer a discounted rate compared to the standard drop-in rate. They are perfect for staff, faculty and students who occasionally eat on campus. Meal Deals are available to anyone who is not already on a meal plan, whether they live on or off campus.
If you regularly eat on campus, it is a convenient choice that helps you save!
It’s easy! Using your VISA or Mastercard, make your first purchase securely online at www.unbc.icaneat.ca.
Yes! You can pay at the door or purchase any of our convenient Meal Deals and save.
Meal Deal balances are valid for two years from purchase date.
Meal Deals are conveniently loaded onto your UNBC ID card. Just swipe and dine!
Your UNBC ID card must be presented to the cashier to access the Agora Dining Hall. Please treat it like cash. If you forget to bring it, you will have to pay (cash, credit or debit).
If your UNBC ID is lost or stolen, please report it immediately to Food Services staff. It is your responsibility to replace lost or stolen cards.
With an all-you-care-to-eat dining model, food and beverages cannot be removed from the Agora Dining Hall.
If you want to head back to your office or classroom with your food, purchase a Green To-Go Box at the dining hall front counter. This alternative offers an environmentally-friendly, convenient complement to our traditional sit-down service.
Once you have purchased a Meal Deal there are no refunds.
The menu selections provide for a range of diets and preferences. Options such as gluten-friendly, halal, non-dairy, and vegan are offered. Look for the symbols listed next to menu items to identify priority allergens and restrictions. While we strive to address dietary requests, please be advised the Agora Dining Hall may not be able to accommodate all individual dietary needs or preferences.
Please visit our Nutritional Support page or email UNBC Food Services for further information.
Absolutely! Meal Deals have a declining balance based on the number of times you swipe your card. We welcome you and your friends!