University of California, Santa Cruz: Is the meal plan included in the housing rate or charged separately?
DIRECT ANSWER
For residence halls, the meal plan is part of the housing contract and the student must select one; campus apartments generally do not require a meal plan.
UCSC's 2026–27 Dining guidance states that residence-hall students have a meal plan included in their housing contracts and may choose among the applicable required plans. Apartment residents can generally purchase a plan voluntarily.
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