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Parking information:

Parking options abound on the day of Celebrate UCI, and there will be many parking attendants available to assist you throughout campus.

We do however suggest that you park in the following lots/structures

Copies of the schedule of events for Celebrate UCI can be picked up from a parking attendant in the lots OR at the Info Booths on Ring Mall & in Aldrich Park.


 

General Info Sessions

8:00 am

 

UCI Bookstore SALE

8:00 am – 5:00 pm • Student Center, Bookstore

The Bookstore will also be offering 15% OFF on UCI clothing, gifts, books, and select Computerstore items throughout the store.

 

Reception for New Raza Admits

8:30 am - 10:00 am • Social Science Plaza A 1100

The Department of Chicano/ Latino Studies invites all admitted students and their families to meet faculty, staff, students, and alumni to learn about campus resources and support networks.

 

9:00 am

 

Discover UCI

9:00 am - 10:30 am • Student Center, Pacific Ballroom

A program for newly admitted students.  Come hear about the various academic and extra-curricular opportunities that await you at UC Irvine.

 

Admissions Office Open House

9:00 am - 4:00 pm • Aldrich Hall 204

Admissions staff are available to answer questions and to provide information. Newly admitted students may submit their Statement of Intent to Register (SIR), either online, and/ or in person.

 

Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships Open House

9:00 am - 4:00 pm • Aldrich Hall 102

If you are applying for financial aid or have questions regarding aid at UCI, we want to assist you while you are on campus.

 

Afrikan Student and Family Reception

9:30 am – 11:00 am • Cross-Cultural Center, Dr. White Conference Room

Come meet faculty, staff, and students from the African American community at UCI. Meet other incoming and current students and learn about supportive networks available to you. Learn about campus resources while enjoying some complimentary refreshments!

 

10:00 am

 

Wayzgoose, Car Show, and Earth Day kick-off at 10:00!

 

UCI Alumni Association Beer Garden

10:00 am - 4:00 pm • Aldrich Park

Alumni, students and friends: Stop by the UCI Alumni Association’s Beer Garden! Meet up with friends, enjoy ice cold beer, play root beer pong, get a chair massage and have your palm read! The Student Alumni Association will be serving root beer floats featuring Strickland’s ice cream and Steelhead Brewery root beer. Proceeds benefit student scholarships. All visitors receive FREE ‘Eater Nation gear.

 

Housing Info Booth and Tours

10:00 am - 3:00 pm • Ring Mall near Aldrich Hall

On-campus residence halls (freshmen), Arroyo Vista theme houses (transfer students & continuing students), Campus Village Apartments (transfer students & continuing students), Vista del Campo (transfer, continuing, & graduate students), and Vista del Campo Norte (transfer, continuing, & graduate students) open their doors to visitors with tours guided by UCI students.

Residence Hall Tours: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Arroyo Vista Tours: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Campus Village Tours: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Vista del Campo Tours: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Vista del Campo Norte Tours: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

 

Tram Tours of Campus

10:00 am - 3:30 pm • Ring Mall near Aldrich Hall

Everyone is invited to take a tram tour of the UCI campus. If you would like to take the tram, please arrive at least 30 minutes before the departure time.

 

Walking Tours of Campus

10:00 am - 2:00 pm • Ring Mall near Aldrich Hall

Everyone is invited to take a walking tour of the campus. Tour will last one hour.

 

Library Open House and Tours

10:00 am - 2:00 pm • Langson Library and Science Library Lobbies

Librarians and staff will be on hand to answer questions about research, our wireless network, and our unique collections. Tours also available!

Langson Library: 11:30 am, 12:30 pm

Science Library: 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm

 

School of Medicine Self-Guided Tours

10:00 am – 3:00 pm • Ring Mall near the Aldrich Hall

Maps will be available for self-guided tours of the School of Medicine campus.

 

Student Center Tours

10:30 am - 1:30 pm • Student Center Terrace Stage

Curious about the Student Center? Tours will start at 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 1:30 pm

 

Anteater Recreation Center Open House and Tours

10:00 am – 4:00 pm • Anteater Recreation Center

Open House from 10am - 4pm. Tours offered every 30 minutes!  The ARC is Campus Recreation’s main recreational facility on campus, and features 20,000 square-feet of strength and cardio space with 282 cardiovascular and weight machines, and more than 30 tons of free weights.  In addition, there is a three-court gym, a rounded corner multi-use gym, an elevated running track, three racquetball courts, rock climbing wall, lap and leisure pool, five multipurpose rooms, and a demonstration kitchen.

 

American Indian Family Day

10:00 am - 12:00 pm • Cross Cultural Center, Ring Room

Come learn about the resources available to Native students at UCI. Meet faculty, staff, students, and alumni from UCI’s Native American community to develop your UCI support network. Lunch and cultural entertainment provided.

 

Disability Services Center Open House

10:00 am - 2:00 pm • Disability Services Center

Hourly Tours. Meet staff and counselors. Scheduled or Walk-in appointments available.

 

International Center Open House

10:00 am - 2:00 pm • International Center

Visit the IC to learn about services and programs! Information on student visa requirements will be available for new international students.

 

Transfer Student Center & Lounge Open House

10:00 am - 3:00 pm • Student Services II 2200

All transfer students are welcome to stop by and visit the new Transfer Student Center and Lounge. Come and see where transfer students can hang out, store, cook and eat their lunch, get a cup of coffee, tea or water, check email and study in one of the private study rooms!  Meet transfer services counselors and transfer student mentors who can answer your questions.

 

Expert Transfer Student Panel

10:00 am - 11:00 am • Student Services II 2200

New transfer students are welcome to ask current successful UCI transfer students questions in a group session and in private.

 

UC Irvine Athletics Info Booth

10:00 am - 3:00 pm • Aldrich Park

This Sportcenter themed booth includes games, prizes, and information about UC Irvine Athletics. Be sure to bring the whole family out for the fun!

 

Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships Info Booth

10:00 am - 3:00 pm • Ring Mall near Aldrich Hall

Financial Aid staff are available to answer your questions regarding the financial aid process and the aid programs available to UCI Students.

 

Study, Work, Volunteer, Intern, Research, and Teach Abroad Info Booth

10:00 am - 2:00 pm • Ring Mall near Aldrich Hall

Curious about studying abroad? How about working, interning, volunteering, teaching, or doing research abroad? If so, come check out the Center for International Education (CIE) booth to get more information about the UC Education Abroad Program (EAP, UCI Travel-Study, and UCI’s International Opportunities Program (IOP). The table will be hosted by CIE International Peer Advisors who have returned from programs overseas.

 

The Paul Merage School of Business Info Booth

10:00 am - 4:00 pm • Ring Mall near Aldrich Hall

The Paul Merage School of Business is ranked among the top 50 business schools in the world.  Our Academic Counselors invite you to come learn more about the School’s undergraduate offerings, including the B.A. in Business Administration, the B.S. in Business Information Management (offered jointly with the Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences) and minors in Management and Accounting. Information regarding our four MBA programs and our Ph.D. program will also be available.

Business Administration Major: This new major began with freshman enrollment in the Fall of 2008.  Applications for change of majors and transfers will be accepted as of Fall of 2010.  Please be advised that completion of the prerequisite courses does not guarantee admission into the major; space is very limited.  Please consult the Merage School directly with additional questions: ugprograms@merage.uci.edu, 949.824.9426; MPAA Suite 226.

 

Department of Education Info Booth

10:00 am - 2:00 pm • Ring Mall near Aldrich Hall

Discover the opportunities that the Department of Education has to offer students!  Representatives will be available to answer questions regarding undergraduate, credential, and graduate programs.

 

School of Medicine Info Booth

10:00 am – 3:00 pm • Ring Mall near Aldrich Hall

Medical students and staff will be available to answer specific questions regarding Medical School admissions.

 

Summer Session Info Booth

10:00 am - 3:00 pm • Ring Mall near Aldrich Hall

Summer Session offers over 800 courses on campus and abroad. Get a taste of college life before you start classes in the Fall.

 

Division of Undergraduate Education Info Booth

10:00 am - 3:00 pm • Ring Mall near Aldrich Hall

Come learn about the Academic Support Services available to UCI undergraduates, such as advising, tutoring, research, and much more!

 

Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program Info Booth

10:00 am - 2:00 pm • Ring Mall near Aldrich Hall

Learn more about UROP’s Programs in support of undergraduate research including: advising students on how to get involved in faculty-mentored research and creative activities, providing funding in support of project-related expenses or students’ time and efforts, and sponsoring the UCI Undergraduate Research Symposium and Journal.

 

University Advancement: Shaping the Future Info Booth

10:00 am – 4:00 pm • Ring Mall near Aldrich Hall

UCI’s partnership with alumni and friends has enabled a $1 billion campaign to shape a brighter future for our world. Stop by the booth to learn more or visit: www.ucifuture.com.

 

Library Used Book Sale

10:00 am - 2:00 pm • Science Library Courtyard

Come and browse the eclectic collection of used books for sale.

 

11:00 am

 

Academic Info Sessions

11:00 am -12:00 pm • various locations

UCI’s Academic Counselors will present unique aspects of their individual undergraduate programs. Freshmen, transfers and their families are welcome at all info sessions. Material presented will be the same in both sessions unless otherwise noted.

 

Claire Trevor School of the Arts / Winifred Smith Hall

Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences / Donald Bren Hall 1100

Henry Samueli School of Engineering / Engineering Lecture Hall 100

Paul Merage School of Business / Humanities Instructional Building 100

School of Biological Sciences / Biological Sciences III Lecture Hall 1200

School of Humanities / Humanities Instructional Building 135

School of Nursing Sciences / Rowland Hall 101

School of Physical Sciences / Rowland Hall 104

School of Social Ecology / Social Science Plaza A 1100

School of Social Sciences / Social Science Lecture Hall 100

Undecided/Undeclared / Crystal Cove Auditorium

 

UCI Bookstore & UCI Computerstore Wheel of Fortune

11:00 am – 3:00 pm • Ring Mall in front of Starbucks

Spin The UCI Bookstore’s Wheel of Fortune and get a chance to win one of dozens of prizes, including a FREE iPod.

 

Career Center Open House

11:00 am - 1:00 pm • Career Center, Student Services I

Dream Big! The place for students to go for Jobs, Internships, Career Counseling, and Workshops!

 

Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program Info Session

11:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm • Humanities Instructional Building 110

These seminars will introduce you to the research process, the many exciting faculty-mentored research and creative activities available to UC undergraduates in all disciplines.

 

Library Info Booth

11:30 am - 2:30 pm • Ring Mall near Aldrich Hall

Talk to Librarians and staff about how the library can help you succeed! Learn how to take advantage of our databases, services, and collections.

 

12:00 pm

 

Claire Trevor School of the Arts Information Booth

12:00 pm – 3:00 pm • Winifred Smith Hall

School of the Arts will be available outside of Winifred Smith Hall immediately following their 11:00 am academic info session to answer questions.

 

Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences Q&A Session

12:00 pm • Donald Bren Hall 1100

Following the “Bren Ten:  Ten Ways to Excellence” will be an informal Q & A session, during which visitors will be able to meet with Bren ICS counselors and student ambassadors to get individualized responses.

 

Expert Transfer Student Panel

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm • Student Services II 2200

New transfer students are welcome to ask current successful UCI transfer students questions in a group session and in private.

 

Remaining 12:00 pm events below will take place in the Claire Trevor School of the Arts.

 

Arts Media Center Open House

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm • Arts Instruction Technology Resource Center 290

Established in the summer of 1992, the Arts Media Center comprises the central music reference and technology resource in UC Irvine’s Claire Trevor School of the Arts.

 

ArtsOC Imagination Celebration

12:00 pm – 3:00pm • Beall Center

ArtsOC Imagination Celebration is a family arts festival which is dedicated to building appreciation and participation in the arts throughout Orange County.  The Beall Center will provide hands-on art and science activities for kids ages 4-12.  Free.

 

Beall Center for Art and Technology

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm • Beall Center

Tour the digital arts exhibit EX-I-09 by digital artist Shih Chieh Huang.  Drawing from the well of remix culture, Huang combines stripped electronic parts from everyday objects and creates a fully inhabited, interactive world that is both obviously familiar and strangely foreign. 

 

Costume Shop Open House

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm • Costume Shop, Below the Claire Trevor Theater

Visit the hub of the Claire Trevor School of the Arts’ costume design program, where our magnificent costumes are designed, built, and stored for the School’s various productions.

 

Dynamic Duos Concert Performance

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm • Outdoor Amphitheatre

Dynamic Duos is a concert presented by students from the UCI Music Department’s chamber music program.  Students are very active in this class, learning and performing the instrumental masterworks of the repertoire.

 

New Developments in Dance

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm • Music & Media Building 216

Join Dance MFA students, Caryn Heilman (‘09) and Sarah Cashmore (’10), in the Motion Capture studio where they will be exhibiting new works in Dance.

 

Production Studio/ Scene Shop Open House

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm • Production Studio

A behind-the-scenes look at where the sets are created for our Arts Productions.

 

University Art Gallery

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm • University Art Gallery and Room Gallery

The fifth annual juried exhibition, Provocations, and the annual honors exhibition, The Four Dimensions of Truth, showcase the richly varied subject matter of UCI’s undergraduate student artists.  Using various visual media, the artists explore and question topics such as politics, popular culture, and art historic movements.

 

1:00 pm

 

Academic Info

1:00 pm -2:00 pm • various locations

UCI’s Academic Counselors will present unique aspects of their individual undergraduate programs. Freshmen, transfers and their families are welcome at all info sessions. Material presented will be the same in both sessions unless otherwise noted.

 

Henry Samueli School of Engineering / Engineering Lecture Hall 100

School of Biological Sciences / Biological Sciences III Lecture Hall 1200

School of Humanities / Humanities Instructional Building 135

School of Nursing Sciences / Rowland Hall 101

* School of Physical Sciences / Rowland Hall 104

School of Social Ecology / Social Science Plaza A 1100

** School of Social Sciences / Social Science Lecture Hall 100

Undecided/Undeclared / Crystal Cove Auditorium

  * The 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Physical Sciences session will be in a Q&A format.

** School of Social Sciences will be available 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm outside of Social Science Lecture Hall 100 to answer questions.

 

ArtsLab Open House

1:00 pm - 6:00 pm • Studio Four 101, Claire Trevor School of the Arts

ArtsLab is a general-purpose computing lab available to all students, staff, and faculty in the Claire Trevor School of the Arts.

 

UCI Dance Choreography Showcase

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm • Performance Studio 1100, Claire Trevor School of the Arts

Celebrating all aspects of dance making by UCI undergraduate and graduate students and Dance faculty.  Open and free to the public; Seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

 

Freshman Summer Start Program (FSSP) Info Session

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm • Student Center, Doheny Beach A

Ease your college transition through this exciting summer program where you can begin your UCI coursework, connect with faculty and campus resources, and make new friends!

 

Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program Info Session

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm • Humanities Instructional Building 110

These seminars will introduce you to the research process, the many exciting faculty-mentored research and creative activities available to UC undergraduates in all disciplines.

 

2:00 pm

 

Expert Transfer Student Panel

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm • Student Services II 2200

New transfer students are welcome to ask current successful UCI transfer students questions in a group session and in private.

 

Campuswide Honors Program Information Session

2:30 pm - 4:00 pm • Social Sciences Plaza A room 1100

The CHP in UC Irvine is a comprehensive honors program, for students in all majors. This session is primarily for students who have been accepted to the honors program for fall 2009. Others interested in the CHP may attend, as space is available.

 

3:00 pm

 

That’s not all! Some events are ongoing! Stay after 3:00 and come see for yourself!

 

Please check back often as we will have additional programs added to the schedule!

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