Events
Featured Events
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Slug Meals Winter Sale
Buy Slug Meals during the sale period (now through January 27) and save up to $3.25 per meal! During the beginning of each quarter we offer Slug Meals for only $8.75 each! more »
Family Day Dining Discount
Visit your Banana Slug on Family Day and eat at any open dining hall at a special discounted rate for all-you-care-to-enjoy buffet style dining.
• Saturday, February 1
• $8.75 plus tax Discount applied automatically
The following dining halls will be open 7am-11pm:
• Colleges Nine & Ten Dining Hall
• Cowell/Stevenson Dining Hall
• Rachel Carson/Oakes Dining Hall
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. See the Winter Quarter Schedule.
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.
College Night Celebrations
College Night Celebrations are a tradition at UC Santa Cruz, and a great opportunity to celebrate with your college friends! more »
Winter Quarter Events
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Slug Meals Winter Sale
Buy Slug Meals during the sale period and save up to $3.25 per meal! During the beginning of each quarter we offer Slug Meals for only $8.75 each! more »
Family Day Dining Discount
Visit your Banana Slug on February 1st and eat at any open dining hall at a special discounted rate for all-you-care-to-enjoy buffet style dining.
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 »
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.
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 Meals Spring Sale
Buy Slug Meals during the sale period and save up to $3.25 per meal! During the beginning of each quarter we offer Slug Meals for only $8.75 each! more »
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 »
Local & Organic Tasting Fair
Everyone is welcome at this fun, annual event! Sample food, snacks, and drinks from dozens of campus vendors.
Ramadan and Halal Options
Halal options will be made available during Late Night dining service during Ramadan more »
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.
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.
Fall Quarter Events
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 $8.75+tax per person.
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 Meals Fall Sale
Buy Slug Meals during the sale period and save up to $3.25 per meal! During the beginning of each quarter we offer Slug Meals for only $8.75 each! more »
Veggie Voices
A focus group for plant-based eating at UCSC Dining Halls. Come discuss vegan and vegetarian offerings on campus with our dining hall managers and executive chef. Vegan desserts will be provided! Regular dining hall admission required for entry.
Dining Surveys
Make your voice heard by taking part in Dining's Annual Survey – you could even win a great prize. more »
Terror Fresca
Join us for some Halloween fun at Terra Fresca more »
Harvest Dinner
Staying on campus for Thanksgiving? Join us for the Harvest Meal hosted by the Dean of Students. more »
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.
