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Bishop's Meal Plans: 2026-27 Prices and Dewhurst Hours
A meal plan is required in every Bishop's University residence except Paterson. All three 2026-27 plans are 7 days a week, all-you-care-to-eat at Dewhurst Dining Hall ("Dewies"), and cost $6,832, $6,944 or $7,000 for the year. They differ in guest passes and dining dollars. Dewhurst is open 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Thursday and to 11 p.m. Friday to Sunday.
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2026-27 residence plans
Every plan also gives a $9.88 credit at The Purple Pod from 9 to 11 p.m., Monday to Thursday. Bishop's lists the monthly cost as $854, $868 or $875. Prices may change.
| Plan | Guest passes | Extra dollars each semester | Per semester | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flexible Diner | 2 | $25 for retail or the Co-op | $3,416 | $6,832 |
| Square Mealer | 4 | $25 for retail or the Co-op, plus $56 for campus dining | $3,472 | $6,944 |
| Hearty Eater | 8 | $25 for retail or the Co-op, plus $91 for campus dining | $3,500 | $7,000 |
Dining Dollars and Gaiter Dollars
- Dining Dollars come with the Square Mealer and Hearty Eater plans. They carry from fall to winter but are removed after the winter semester.
- Gaiter Dollars are money you load on your student ID online or at machines in the library or Paterson. Use them for food, laundry or printing. They carry over from year to year.
Where to eat
Students living off campus can buy the commuter plan: $2,340 for fall (September 6 to December 19) or $2,496 for winter (January 3 to April 17), at $31.20 a day.
| Place | Where | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Dewhurst Dining Hall | Centre of the residence complex | Mon to Thu 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Fri to Sun 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. |
| The Purple Pod | Student Centre, 1st floor | Mon to Wed 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Thu 8 a.m. to midnight; closed Sunday |
| LLC Café | Library Learning Commons | Mon to Fri 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Tim Hortons | Sports Centre, upper level | Mon to Fri 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; weekends 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Bus Stop Café | Between Nicolls and Hamilton | Mon to Thu 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Fri to 3 p.m. |
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