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Dining Services announces end-of-quarter and summer hours

As spring quarter comes to a close and the campus transitions into commencement and summer, Dining Services will adjust hours and operations across several locations. Review the information below for upcoming changes, and continue to check the Dining Locations & Hours webpage for the most up-to-date schedules throughout the summer. End of spring quarter dining […]

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As spring quarter comes to a close and the campus transitions into commencement and summer, Dining Services will adjust hours and operations across several locations. Review the information below for upcoming changes, and continue to check the Dining Locations & Hours webpage for the most up-to-date schedules throughout the summer.

End of spring quarter dining hours

Several dining locations will adjust their schedules as spring quarter concludes and commencement activities begin.

  • Thursday, June 11: Last day of regular spring quarter dining operations, including Late Night service, Banana Joe’s, and most retail dining locations.
  • Friday, June 12:
    • 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.: All dining halls open
    • 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Merrill Market and Porter Market open
  • Saturday, June 13:
    • 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Cowell/Stevenson Dining Hall open
  • Sunday, June 14 – Saturday, June 20: All dining locations will be temporarily closed while teams complete end-of-year cleaning, maintenance, and preparations for summer operations.

Summer dining hours

Summer dining service begins with dinner service at Cowell/Stevenson Dining Hall on Sunday, June 21, at 5 p.m.

Beginning Monday, June 22, the following summer schedules will be in effect:

Cowell/Stevenson Dining Hall

  • Open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Stevenson Coffee House

  • Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Merrill Market, Perk at Baskin Engineering, and Perk at Physical Sciences Building 

Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Check the Dining Locations & Hours webpage for the most up-to-date schedules throughout the summer.

A closer look at UC Santa Cruz Dining

UC Santa Cruz Dining nourishes the campus community through quality food, professional expertise, and a commitment to student well-being. From daily dining operations to special collaborations like this one, the Dining team works behind the scenes to support Slugs through every meal. To learn more, visit UCSC Dining.

Division of Student Affairs and Success (DSAS) advances holistic student development by providing programs, services, and resources that support students’ academic achievement, personal growth, and sense of belonging. Grounded in equity and student success, the division partners across campus to create inclusive environments where all students can thrive. To learn more, visit the DSAS website and follow @ucsc.dsas on Instagram.

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Last modified: Jun 05, 2026