Plans and Pricing
Campus dining, your way
Whether you live on campus or commute, UCSC Dining offers flexible, student-focused meal plans to match your schedule and needs. Learn how to find the right meal plan for you, use your dining points at multiple campus locations, and keep everything organized with the GET app. Explore guest meal options and see current pay-as-you-go dining hall prices.
Residence Hall Meal Plans
Our meal plans are built for campus life—whether you’re dining with friends, grabbing a snack, or fueling up between classes. If you live in a residence hall, you’ll choose a plan when you apply for housing. Use this page to explore your options and find the best fit for your routine.
Voluntary Meal Plans
Students in campus apartments or off campus—as well as faculty and staff—can enjoy UCSC Dining discounts with Banana Bucks and Flexi Dollars.
GET App
Use the GET app or website to buy Flexi Dollars or Banana Bucks, check your balance, pay for purchases, and digitally “swipe” into dining halls with your phone. It’s an easy way to manage your campus dining on the go.
Dining Hall Entry Cost
UCSC Dining Halls offer all-you-care-to-enjoy buffet-style dining in a welcoming, student-centered space. Pay per entry—or if you have an unlimited meal plan, just swipe in anytime without thinking about the cost.