REQUIRED FOR NEW STUDENTS

The official opening to the academic year at UCI. You will be introduced to the Chancellor, Vice Chancellors and Deans for the various schools at UCI. Words of wisdom from our Chancellor and ASUCI President will be shared. Join the pep band, cheerleaders and Peter the Anteater at this kick off event!!

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Sponsored by: Student Life & Leadership Office

The UC Irvine Campus Blood Donor Center would like to welcome all freshmen to join us in saving lives by donating blood. All donors will receive a t-shirt that will be the envy of your friends. We also have a welcome gift for all freshmen, even if you can't donate. The donor center is located downstairs, on Level 1 of the Student Center, inside the Courtyard Study Lounge and across from the computer lab. For an appointment, please click on the link https://www.healthcare.uci.edu/blooddrive/SchEntry.aspx?id=Campus
Walk ins are welcome. We look forward to seeing you!

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Sponsored by: Campus Blood Donor Center

New students are invited to meet with the Deans and staff of the various schools. Important academic updates will be presented and opportunities for involvement will be discussed. Students will be lead directly from Convocation at the Bren Events Center.

Please attend ONLY your assigned school Welcome.

Claire Trevor School of the Arts - Claire Trevor Theater

Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Science
UNDERGRADS - Bren Hall 1100
GRADUATE STUDENTS - Bren Hall 1600

Henry Samueli School of Engineering - Engineering Lecture Hall

Nursing Science - Moss Cove A, UCI Student Center

Paul Merage School of Business - Banning Alumni House (for admitted Business Administration majors ONLY)

Pharmaceutical Sciences - Doheny Beach AB, UCI Student Center

Public Health - Social Science Lab 248

School of Biological Sciences - Anteater Ballpark

School of Humanities
FRESHMEN - Biological Sciences III 1200
TRANSFERS - Humanities Gateway 1800

School of Physical Sciences - Howard Schneiderman Lecture Hall 100

School of Social Ecology - Social Science Plaza A 1100

School of Social Sciences - Social Science Lecture Hall 100 (FRESHMEN only)

Undecided/Undeclared - Pacific Ballroom ABCD

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Sponsored by: Academic Affairs

The Transfer Student Center will be tabling in front of the Claire Trevor School of the Arts in front of the Claire Trevor Theater! Come and meet Transfer Student Center staff, have your questions answered, and learn about the programs and opportunities we have planned for the Fall 2012 quarter! Additional campus resources and information will also be provided. We hope to see you then

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Sponsored by: The Transfer Student Center

The SAGE (Student Achievement Guided by Experience) Scholars programming provides students with the tools to invest in their future through leadership training, career and graduate school planning, and access to internship and scholarship opportunities (up to $8,000). Through the SAGE Scholars Program, companies offer paid year-round internships to talented and highly motivated UC Irvine (UCI) students related to their field of study. Through these internships, companies provide invaluable real-world business experience and training to students, as well as strong mentoring.

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Sponsored by: SAGE Scholars Program

Join us in Aldrich Park for your annual Anteater Involvement Fair! The fair will have over 400 booths, a performance stage, giveaways from our sponsors and an opportunity for you to find new involvements. All students are encouraged to attend so they can meet and greet New Anteaters with similar interests! Faculty and staff are welcome as well. This event is open to the entire campus community... we hope to see you all in the Park!

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Sponsored by: Student Life & Leadership

The 1 kilowatt challenge will test the student's awareness on energy efficiency and savings of electronic devices. Teams of 4 students will go through an obstacle course and compete with other teams for the chance to win a final prize (kindle)

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Sponsored by: California Plug-Load Research (Calit2)

Learn how YOU can make a difference! Meet department representatives, student organization leaders, and school administrators. Gain information on what the School of Social Sciences has to offer its undergraduates.

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Sponsored by: School of Social Sciences

All new international students that did not attend the International Student Orientation on September 20th and 21st are strongly encouraged to attend this session to learn important information to help you succeed at UCI. Students who need to take the Academic English exam will stay to take the exam at 5pm. Dinner to follow for all attendees.

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Sponsored by: Division of Undergraduate Education - International Peer Group

3rd Annual Humanities Alumni Career Panel featuring bestselling author T. Jefferson Parker.

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Sponsored by: School of Humanities

The Transfer Student Center understands that transitioning to a new campus can be both exciting and nerve-wracking! Our goal is to provide our new transfer students with the tools to build, create, and discover their own academic and social confidence so they may be successful and thrive at UCI. Join us for an info session on the Transfer Mentoring Program (TMP) and how you can get involved! This event will take place in the Transfer Student Center, located in Student Services II building, Suite 2200 (across from the Zot and Go on Ring Road). We hope to see you there!

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Sponsored by: The Transfer Student Center

CAN YOU SING? CAN YOU BEATBOX?
Try out for UCI's premier co-ed Acapella team, Vermillion Vocalists!
Auditions are being held throughout Welcome Week, please contact Jessica Chen at Vermillionvocalists@gmail.com for more info!

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Sponsored by: Vermillion Vocalists Acappella

Join us for our semi-annual open-mic night filled with fun, festivities, and FREE coffee. Sip the coffee and teas from around the world, while applauding as people showcase their talents on stage. We welcome all art forms, performances, comedians, storytellers, poets, and musicians. The mike is yours.

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Sponsored by: Delta Sigma

The Middle Earth Open House allows residents to explore the community in order to find out about the numerous academic support services, leadership opportunities, and ways to get involved in Middle Earth. Various stations will be set up throughout the community to showcase the variety of facilities and resources Middle Earth has to offer.

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Sponsored by: Middle Earth Housing

Late Night at the ARC is an annual event drawing over 5000 incoming freshman and UCI students every year! The Anteater Recreation Center will stay open until the wee morning hours offering fun activities like dance and martial arts demos, sushi rolling, games, and intramural sports tournaments. Students can learn all about different programs offered by UCI Campus Rec like Intramural Sports, UCI Club Sports, Outdoor & Boating activities, Sports Classes, Exercise Classes, Cooking Classes, Personal Training, and more. Come out and join the Department of Campus Recreation for a night of fun at the ARC!

For more information and video from last year's event please visit http://www.campusrec.uci.edu/events/latenight/index.asp

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Sponsored by: Campus Recreation