Member Services

Meal Plan is Mandatory 

Participation in the Green College Dining Society (GCDS) meal plan by Resident Members and their partners is a central aspect of life at Green College and an important part of community engagement. Dining together not only fosters a shared sense of connection, but each member’s participation and contribution also supports the collective well-being of the community as a whole. 

Dietary Restrictions

Please note that the kitchen ONLY offers three meal plan options: meat, vegetarian, and omnivore (designed for those who prefer to consume less meat). While the kitchen makes every effort to accommodate food allergies, it may not be possible to support all dietary preferences or specialized diets (such as vegan, paleo, or similar regimens), nor guarantee accommodation for all dietary restrictions.

Members are encouraged to complete the Dietary Accommodation Form and consult with the kitchen in advance to determine whether specific dietary needs can be appropriately supported.

Resident Member Meal Protocols

Please follow the instructions posted in the Servery regarding portion allowances. Meals are prepared in advance rather than made to order; taking more than the allotted portion may result in insufficient availability for other residents.

If you have leftovers and wish to save them for later, please use your own food containers. Staff are not able to serve meals directly into personal containers.

After dining, please return all dishes promptly to the designated return racks in the Dining Hall.

*Some residents may choose to enjoy breakfast in other areas of Graham House or outdoors on the lower patio. Those using alternative dining spaces are responsible for leaving the area clean, including wiping table surfaces and returning all dishes, cutlery, glasses, and trays to the Dining Hall.

Flexible Dining Options

The GCDS recognizes that members may not always be able to attend meals during regular dining times. To support these circumstances, the following programs are available:

Bagged Breakfast Program
Members may request that their breakfast be packaged for pickup from the common fridge for later consumption.

Boxed Dinner Program/Meal Ticket Voucher
Members may request that their dinner be boxed for pickup from the common fridge, or alternatively receive a meal ticket voucher (limited to one per month) in lieu of a boxed meal, which can be redeemed at a later time.

Membership Fee Reduction (MFR)
Members who will be away for 7 or more consecutive days within a single month may request for a reduction in their monthly meal plan fees.

Alcohol Service

A selection of alcoholic beverages, including beer and wine, is available for purchase at the serving counter during dinner service.

The Dining Society operates under a food-primary liquor license, which permits the sale and service of alcohol alongside food within designated licensed areas of Green College. This license governs the purchase, service, and consumption of alcohol in these spaces and carries specific responsibilities for both the Dining Society and its members.

In accordance with this license, the following activities are not permitted:

• Bringing personal alcohol into licensed areas for consumption

• Removing alcohol purchased from the Dining Society for consumption outside licensed areas

• Consuming alcohol in licensed areas that has not been purchased and served by the Dining Society

The liquor license applies ONLY to the following areas:

• Graham House

• Upper patio

• Grassed patio north of the Coach House

The liquor license does NOT apply to:

• Green Commons

• Coach House

• Common Kitchen

• Residential rooms