Featured Events

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  Farm Fridays

  Each week one of our 5 dining halls will prepare an entree made from local, organic farm ingredients. These delicious meals have quickly become popular with students, staff, and faculty at UCSC. Check out the dining calendar for the next Farm Friday event. 

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  Cultural Cuisine Wednesdays

  Each week (on Wednesdays) one dining hall will create an authentic entrée from a different country and/or region of a country. These events give our chefs an opportunity to be creative, and our students the opportunity to try something new, unique, and very special.

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  College Night Celebrations

  College Night Celebrations are a tradition at UC Santa Cruz, and a great opportunity to celebrate with your college friends! more »

 Fall Quarter Events

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  Move-In Weekend Dining Discount

  Enjoy DISCOUNTED DINING with our Friends & Family Move-In Special: Dining hall entry for all-you-care-to-enjoy buffet style dining is just $8+tax per person.

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  Dinner at CORNUCOPIA (formerly known as OPERS Fest)

  Enjoy dinner on the East Field during this annual fall quarter kick-off celebration. This is the only dinner service for the day, so don’t miss it! more »

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  Slug Club Fall Sale

  Buy a Slug Club card loaded with five meals or more during the sale period and save up to $3.25 per meal! During the beginning of each quarter we offer Slug Club meals for only $8.75 each! more »

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  Dining Surveys

  Make your voice heard by taking part in Dining's Annual Survey – you could even win a great prize. more »

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  Terror Fresca

  Join us for some Halloween fun at Terra Fresca more »

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  Harvest Dinner

  Staying on campus for Thanksgiving? Join us for the Harvest Meal hosted by the Dean of Students. more »

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  Meal Plan & Flexi Dollar Drive

  This drive benefits the Second Harvest Food Bank, and is brought to you in partnership with the Student Volunteer Center. Please consider donating meals from your meal plan, or Flexi Dollars, to help the hungry in our community.

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  Finals Week Dining Discount

  Students eat all week in any dining hall for only $5. Each student must present valid UCSC ID for each entry. Cash, check, credit card, and Flexi dollars accepted. Students with meal plans get in (as usual) with a card swipe. On the weekend, students with 5-Day meal plans get in free with card swipe.

Winter Quarter Events

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  Slug Club Winter Sale

  Buy a Slug Club card loaded with five meals or more during the sale period and save up to $3.25 per meal! During the beginning of each quarter we offer Slug Club meals for only $8.75 each! more »

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  Family Day Dining Discount

  Visit your Banana Slug and eat at any open dining hall at a special discounted rate for all-you-care-to-enjoy buffet style dining.

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  Clam Chowder Cook-Off

  The Cook-Off and Festival takes place at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in February. Come and support your UCSC Dining team! more »

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  Swipes for Slugs

  Swipes for Slugs gives your fellow Slugs, who lack access to meals or may be food insecure, meal swipes for nutritious meals at our campus dining hall.

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  Finals Week Dining Discount

  Students eat all week in any dining hall for only $5. Each student must present valid UCSC ID for each entry. Cash, check, credit card, and Flexi dollars accepted. Students with meal plans get in (as usual) with a card swipe. On the weekend, students with 5-Day meal plans get in free with card swipe.

Spring Quarter Events

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  Slug Club Spring Sale

  Buy a Slug Club card loaded with five meals or more during the sale period and save up to $3.25 per meal! During the beginning of each quarter we offer Slug Club meals for only $8.75 each! more »

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  Passover Dining Options

  UCSC Dining is serving a variety of Passover menu items, with lunch and dinner service at select stations. Everyone is welcome to dine on these delicious dishes. more »

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  Local & Organic Tasting Fair

  Everyone is welcome at this fun, annual event! Sample food, snacks, and drinks from dozens of campus vendors.

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  Ramadan and Halal Options

  Halal options will be made available during Late Night dining service during Ramadan more »

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  Student Hiring Fair

  This spring, bring your resume! You could be hired on-the-spot! Jobs available at every UCSC Dining Services location for the coming academic year.

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  Swipes for Slugs

  Swipes for Slugs gives your fellow Slugs, who lack access to meals or may be food insecure, meal swipes for nutritious meals at our campus dining hall.

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  Finals Week Dining Discount

  Students eat all week in any dining hall for only $5. Each student must present valid UCSC ID for each entry. Cash, check, credit card, and Flexi dollars accepted. Students with meal plans get in (as usual) with a card swipe. On the weekend, students with 5-Day meal plans get in free with card swipe.

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  Amnesty Dish Return

  Taking dishes, cups, & silverware leads to meal price increases! Please return dining hall dishes using the return bin by your dining hall entrance.