MRU Dining Plans
MRU is offering three dining plans that will give you access to a variety of delicious food and beverage options! The MRU Dining Plans are available to all MRU students including those living in Residence, as well as faculty and staff. Dining plans are purchased and loaded through the OneCard and will be available for use at The Table Food Hall, Tim Hortons, Jugo Juice, Barrow Coffee Roasters and Starbucks.
Dining plan benefits
Moving out for the first time, getting back into a routine and starting a new semester can be stressful. Let our dining plans take one thing off your plate and help make the transition to living on your own, in Residence and the back-to-school season a smooth one.
Flexible
Choose the dining plan that works best for you.
Convenient
Participating vendors including The Table are located on campus so quick access to food is never more than 5 minutes away.
Time-saver
Feeling crunched for time between classes, studying, papers and life in general? Save time on meal prep and clean up by grabbing a meal to go from The Table when you need it.
Build community
Get out of your dorm room! The setup at The Table caters specifically to students with lots of space for get-togethers with new friends and classmates.
Fresh and nutritious
The Table offers a variety of nutritious food and beverage options to help support you.
Discounts
Get a 10% discount at The Table, Barrow Coffee and Jugo Juice. Classic Plan is GST exempt.
Who can use it
All students, faculty and staff coming to campus and those living in MRU Residence are eligible for the dining plans.
Dining plan options
The total cost of the Classic Plan is $1,600 which provides approximately $400 dining dollars per month for the full semester.
What’s included in the Classic Plan:
- For $400 you could purchase two meals a day Monday through Friday
- Receive 5% tax exemption
- 10% discount at The Table, Barrow Coffee and Jugo Juice
The total cost of the On-The-Go Plan is $1,000 which provides approximately $250 dining dollars per month for the full semester.
What’s included in the On-The-Go Plan:
- For $250 you could purchase one daily meal, a snack and a coffee or cold beverage Monday through Friday
- 10% discount at The Table, Barrow Coffee and Jugo Juice
How the MRUeats Dining Plan works:
- Make a lump sum dining dollars purchase in your preferred amount ($100 minimum)
- 10% discount at The Table, Barrow Coffee and Jugo Juice
How it works
When you purchase a dining plan, the funds are loaded onto your OneCard. The plan has a declining balance which means that just like a debit account, dining dollars are deducted when you make food purchases. Don’t worry, if you run out you can easily reload your plan online by making a MRUeats Dining Plan payment through the Cougar Campus Store website.
Every food item is individually priced. Dining is not “all you can eat”, but the plans are flexible. For example, you are not obligated to purchase a daily meal and snack, however, your plan is large enough to accommodate this if you need it. This means that on the Classic Plan, you could spend $500 in your first month and $300 in your second, so long as you remain within your $1,600 limit. The same applies to all other plans.
To make a purchase, swipe your OneCard at a participating vendor's cash register for contactless payment. Mention that you are paying with a dining plan. To help provide safe service, cash transactions are unavailable at this time. Note that dining plans are non-transferable. The cashier will provide an update on your balance every time you make a purchase.
How to purchase a dining plan
1. MRU Dining Plans can be purchased online through the Cougar Campus Store.
3. Proceed to checkout.
Dining plan purchasers will receive an email in 1-3 business days from the OneCard office once the plan has been applied to their account and it will appear as an MRUeats balance in the OneCard Portal.
Alternatively, people can visit the campus store on main street to make the purchase in person. All bonus dining dollars will appear in your MRUeats account balance after you purchase a dining plan.
Frequently asked questions
There are three dining plans available for purchase:
Option 1: The Classic Plan $1,600
$400/month in dining dollars.5% GST exempt and 10% discount at The Table, Barrow Coffee and Jugo Juice
Option 2: The On-The-Go Plan $1,000
$250/month in dining dollars.10% discount at The Table, Barrow Coffee and Jugo Juice
Option 3: MRUeats Dining Plan
Load a monthly plan in any amount or make a lump sum purchase. 10% discount at The Table, Barrow Coffee and Jugo Juice
If you need to add money to supplement your Classic or On-The-Go plans, you can make a one-time payment to your MRUeats account (minumum $100).
To reload funds to your MRU Dining Plan, you have two options:
- Purchase another Classic Plan ($1600) or On-The-Go Plan ($1000) online through the Cougar Campus Store.
- Add dining dollars by making a lump sum payment to your MRUeats Dining Plan account (minimum $100). Load funds online through the Cougar Campus Store.
If you do not use all of your dining plan dollars by the end of the semester, they will carry over in your MRUeats account to the next semester.
All dining plans carry over to the next semester. Remaining funds will be refunded if a student withdraws from Mount Royal at any time.
Refunds are processed in April at the end of the school year. There is a 10% administration fee associated with refunds and all bonus dollars are non-refundable.
There are options available for most dietary restrictions. Please make us aware of any dietary restrictions by emailing hospitality@mtroyal.ca and the Food Services team will work with you to build meals that meet your requirements.
Boost mobile ordering
Take advantage of Boost – a free mobile ordering app that allows you to place orders at The Table Food Hall, Starbucks and Tim Hortons for pickup at your convenience. Order meals ahead of time, schedule pickup, customize your order and pay with a credit card or your dining plan!
How to use Boost
Download the app for free from the App Store or get it on Google Play. Once you have downloaded the app, create an account and click “enable location data”. Mount Royal University may show up on your list of suggested locations but if it doesn’t, you can easily search and select it. Please note that food stations will appear with a “mobile ordering unavailable” notice on Boost if they are closed.
Checkout on Boost to select your pickup time and complete your payment. A credit card is required during checkout or when setting up your account (under “manage payment”) to complete your order.
Link your Dining Plan and OneCard to Boost
Step 1: Find your dining plan number
- Log into the OneCard portal using your MyMRU credentials
- Retrieve your dining plan number from the card services tab
Step 2: Add your dining plan number to Boost
- Click on Account, then select Payment Methods
- Select Campus Card and click Add Campus Card
- Enter your MRU email and dining plan number (which you retrieved from the OneCard portal), then click Save BLACKBOARD
An email confirmation will be sent to your MRU email to confirm your account.
Step 3: Enjoy ordering on Boost with ease!
Checkout on Boost to select your pickup time and complete your payment. Your OneCard should now appear as a payment option upon checkout.
About The Table Food Hall
The Table Food Hall is located on the second level of main street and is the go-to food destination on campus. The Table offers a full-service dining experience with a diverse menu to keep you energized and nourished. The Table includes the following stations: Seoul Street, Chef's Table, Grill & Co, Tim Hortons Self Serve, and On-the-Go items. There are also basic groceries, baked goods and cold beverages.
The setup at The Table caters specifically to students, especially those living in Residence, with lots of seating to create a comfortable common area for get-togethers with new friends and classmates.
Vendor hours
MRU Food Services Vendors
Jugo Juice Recreation
Monday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Tuesday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Wednesday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Holidays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Open late on Cougars game nights
Tim Hortons
Monday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tuesday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wednesday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Thursday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday & Holidays closed
Barrow Coffee Roasters EL
Monday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday & Holidays closed
The Table Food Hall
Closed
Starbucks East Gate
Monday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tuesday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wednesday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Thursday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Holidays closed
Jugo Juice EA Building
Closed
Barrow Coffee Roasters EB
Closed
Contact us
For any additional information, questions or concerns, please contact our team at hospitality@mtroyal.ca or 403.440.8787 .