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Recipe for happiness
Campus baking club mixes fun and friendship, learning and largesse
Women’s basketball season preview
The reigning Big West champions look to return to the NCAAs with a veteran squad
Men’s basketball season preview
A talented team seeks to earn the program’s third NCAA appearanceThe UCI Podcast: Directing biomedical evolution
Chang Liu’s Science study outlines improvements to the gene evolution system his lab developedNews
‘9 to 5’ hits all the right notes
Department of Drama presents Dolly Parton’s hit musical with a message of equalityHow UC Irvine celebrated Dia de los Muertos
More than 1,200 attended School of Social Ecology’s annual eventSmell loss linked to 100-plus diseases in new UC Irvine study
Research shows scent therapy may reduce inflammation and boost healthWho We Are
Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.
About UC IrvineAcademics
UC Irvine is a center for quality education that fosters passionate, enthusiastic and ongoing expansion of knowledge and approaches to scholarship.
Research Programs
UC Irvine is improving lives through the investigation, discovery and dissemination of knowledge in numerous forms to all levels of society.
Our Community
UC Irvine students, faculty and staff reach beyond the classrooms and laboratories to address social issues and improve the human condition.
Visit
UC Irvine combines the strengths of a major research university with the bounty of an incomparable Southern California location.
Learn more about visiting our campusCampus Maps
Visit the Campus Maps page for the best way to reach UC Irvine and locate intended campus destinations, as well as nearby parking options.
Visitor Center
The Visitor Center welcomes prospective students and their parents, alumni and all visitors who want to know more about the university.
Parking & Transportation
Transportation & Distribution Services offers information on parking rates and timely updates on sustainable commuting options.
Events
There’s always something interesting going on at UC Irvine. Enlightening classes, engaging public lectures, captivating performances and exciting athletic events take place year-round.
Featured eventsArts & Athletics
Arts
Claire Trevor School of the Arts is UC Irvine's center for innovative, creative engagement in art in all of its facets. Langson Institute and Museum of California Art is dedicated to the exhibition, preservation, and study of California art.
Learn more about the Claire Trevor School of the Arts Get Tickets to an arts event Visit IMCA websiteAthletics
Our mission is to facilitate and enrich the education and personal growth of students through their participation in competitive NCAA Division I athletics.
Learn more about UCI Athletics Get Tickets to an athletic eventInitiatives
Innovation
UCI Beall Applied Innovation brings campus-based discoveries together with Southern California’s vibrant business community to support job creation, economic growth and foster a world-class entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Learn more about Applied InnovationSustainability
A platform for interdisciplinary scholarship on critical climate, environment and resource issues, this initiative aims to infuse sustainability across campus, empowering students and faculty with the rich institutional history of impactful research.
Learn more about the sustainability initiativeHealth
UCI Health provides the highest quality healthcare to Orange County and surrounding communities through its world-class physicians, surgeons and clinical staff.
UCI HealthDelivering world-class healthcare – and hope
Alumni & Giving
Alumni
Founded in 1968, the UCI Alumni Association offers an enriching and supportive hub for graduates, fosters lifelong Anteater pride and welcomes non-alumni community participation. Click below to discover the many benefits offered by UCIAA.
Learn about UCI Alumni AssociationGiving
UCI launched its $2 billion Brilliant Future campaign. The campaign seeks to spur groundbreaking discoveries and transform the campus while increasing engagement with UC Irvine's vibrant alumni community. Learn about making a gift to UCIResources
Work at UC Irvine
UC Irvine is a great place to work. Start your job search here.
Emergency Preparedness
Learn simple steps to be better prepared for an emergency – at work and at home.
Disability Services
Resources for students, parents and faculty members.