Events
Featured Events
Dinner at OPERS
Enjoy dinner on the East Field during this annual fall quarter kick-off celebration on Tuesday, September 25, 2018. This is the only dinner service for the day, so don’t miss it! more »
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Slug Club Sale Fall Sale
Buy a Slug Club card loaded with five meals or more during the sale period (September 18–October 15) and save up to $3.25 per meal! During the beginning of each quarter we offer Slug Club meals for only $8.50 each! more »
College Night Celebrations
College Night Celebrations are a tradition at UC Santa Cruz, and a great opportunity to celebrate with your college friends! more »
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 our the dining calendar for the next Farm Friday event.
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+tax per person.
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Dinner at 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 Sale 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 $8.50 each! more »
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? RSVP 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. Donate Now
Finals Week Dining Discount
Students eat all week in any dining hall for only $5. Special price valid during designated weekend. 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.
Winter Quarter Events
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Slug Club Sale 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 $8.50 each! more »
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.
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 »
Chanukah Menorah Lighting
Students may light a menorah in celebration of Chanukah certain dining halls.
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. Special price valid during designated weekend. 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.
Spring Quarter Events
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Slug Club Sale 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 $8.50 each! more »
Kosher-Style Dining for Passover 2018
UCSC Dining is serving a variety of kosher-style dishes for the Passover holiday, 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. Thanks for joining, we will see you next year in late April 2019.
Ramadan and Halal Options
Halal options will be made available during Late Night dining service during Ramadan 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. Special price valid during designated weekend. 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.
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.
