Faculty and Staff Meal Plans

Enjoy the discounts that Banana Bucks and Flexi Dollars offer!

Step 1: Request Access to GET

Request access to the GET app and website so you can purchase Flexi Dollars or Banana Bucks, track your balance, and pay at UCSC Dining locations. You only have to request access one time; once you’ve been added, you’ll be able to use the GET Mobile app on your phone or the GET website anytime.

To request access, you must be logged in to your UCSC Google account. Please allow 24-48 hours for processing. Weekend and holiday requests are not processed until the next university business day.


Banana Bucks

Banana Bucks function like a debit account and offer discounts and convenience at UCSC Dining-operated locations.

  • Discounted access to the all-you-care-to-enjoy buffet at the Dining Halls.
  • 10% off your purchases at UCSC Dining-operated cafes, coffee bars, and markets.
  • Can be purchased any time using the GET mobile app or website and are instantly added to your dining account.
  • Banana Bucks carry over from quarter to quarter.
  • Banana Bucks are non-transferable, non-refundable and expire at the end of the academic year (June 17, 2024).

Banana Bucks are available in the following amounts: $50, $100, $500

($500 option not available during the last 3 weeks of the academic year)


Flexi Dollars

Flexi Dollars work like a debit account and offer discounts and convenience at UCSC Dining-operated locations, plus they can be used at the Bay Tree Campus Store, independently-operated campus locations like Iveta Cafe, select off-campus vendors, and for delivery via Grubhub. 

  • Discounted access to the all-you-care-to-enjoy buffet at the Dining Halls.
  • 10% off your purchases at UCSC Dining-operated cafes, coffee bars, and markets.
  • Flexi Dollars can be purchased using the GET mobile app or website and are instantly added to your dining account.
  • Flexi Dollars carry over from quarter to quarter.
  • Flexi Dollars are non-transferable, non-refundable, and expire at the end of the academic year (June)

Flexi Dollars are available in the following amounts: $50, $100, $500

($500 option not available during the last 3 weeks of the academic year)

 


Dining Hall Entry Cost - 2023-24 Academic Year

Payment Method Price
Credit/Debit Card $14.00
Slug Points or Banana Bucks $12.23
Flexi Dollars $12.60
Child 3-11* $7.00
* Children under 3 are free with paid adult

Credit cards accepted: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover Card


Banana Bucks and Flexi Dollars are accepted at all locations operated by UCSC Dining

Dining Halls, Cafes, Markets, and Perk Coffee Bars

  
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Dining Halls

  • Cowell/Stevenson
  • Crown/Merrill
  • College Nine/John R. Lewis
  • Porter/Kresge
  • Rachel Carson/Oakes

Markets

  • Porter Market
  • Merrill Market
  • Slug Stop at Quarry Plaza

Perk Coffee Locations

  • Baskin Engineering
  • Physical Sciences
  • Earth and Marine Sciences

Cafes

  • Global Village Cafe
  • Oakes Cafe
  • Stevenson Coffee House
  • University Center Cafe

More locations will be opening in 2023-24!

  • Banana Joe’s Grill
  • Owl’s Nest Cafe
  • University Center Bistro

 

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