Anteater Family Weekend
Experience the Anteater community firsthand during Anteater Family Weekend! Spend quality time with your student while diving into the vibrant atmosphere of campus life. From shared adventures to creating lasting memories, this weekend is all about the Anteater family and embracing the Anteater spirit. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience – join us for Anteater Family Weekend and become part of our tradition!
Registration Is Now Open!
Friday, Oct. 25
10 a.m. Early arrival check in is available at the Student Center
12 p.m. Campus tours begin (limited availability)
5 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Outdoor Friday Night Festival- Join us at the ARC for an exciting evening festival featuring:
– A resource fair offering 30+ representatives from various campus clubs, organizations, and student services
– DJ and Games
– Food and Drinks
8:00 p.m. Day 1 of Anteater Family Weekend concludes
If you plan to check in early, we invite you to spend your day as an Anteater! Take a stroll on Ring Road, explore University Town Center, or enjoy campus offerings such as the UCI Esports Arena and the exclusive Lululemon x UCI pop-up. Stop by Herb & Ranch for a coffee or cookie, and grab lunch at Sgt. Pepperoni’s before joining us for our event kickoff at 5 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 26
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Start your day by parking at the Student Center. If you weren’t able to check in on Friday, please make sure to do so at the Irvine Barclay Theatre
9:00 a.m. – 9:40 a.m. Join us at the Irvine Barclay Theater for a delightful morning with coffee, tea, and pastries
9:40 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Engage in presentations from campus leadership, gain insights from key partners, and enjoy captivating student performances
12 p.m. Program Closes
After a fun-filled Anteater Family Weekend, continue the excitement with these exclusive opportunities:
Lunch at The Stand
Enjoy a delicious meal at The Stand, a proud supporter of Anteater Family Weekend. A portion of the proceeds from your visit will be donated to support the Anteater Grant Initiative—a fund dedicated to sustaining, enhancing, and piloting student-serving programs at UC Irvine. To participate, show this flyer when ordering on-site, or use the provided code for mobile orders.
Anteater Athletics – Complimentary Tickets!
Cheer on our Anteaters with free tickets to the following matches:
- Men’s Soccer vs. Sacramento State
Saturday, October 26 at 6:00 PM
- Women’s Soccer vs. Long Beach State
Sunday, October 27 at 6:00 PM
Anteater Family Weekend Pricing
UC Irvine student registration: $15
Early bird adult registration (ending August 31, 2024): $60
General adult registration: $75
Children 12 and under: Free
Cancellation Policy
We understand that plans may change, and circumstances may prevent you from attending Anteater Family Weekend.
Cancellations before 6:00 PM PST on Monday, Oct. 07, 2024 will receive a full refund
Cancellations after 6:00 PM PST on Monday, Oct. 07, 2024 but before Friday, Oct. 18, 2024 at 6:00 PM PST will receive a 50% refund
No refunds after 6:00 PM PST on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024.
For cancellations please email: parentengagement@uci.edu
Hotel Information
Our Anteater supporters over at Renaissance Newport Beach have offered a discount rate for those seeking room accommodations for Anteater Family Weekend. Under ‘special rates’ use the drop-down menu to select ‘Corp/Promo code’ and use the code ‘U79’. Select ‘Done’ and click ‘View Rates’ for a special University discount. Learn more by visiting: Renaissance Newport Beach.
