Student Life
Visiting International University Students
(non-matriculated)


Activities

During our program, you will have ample opportunities to immerse yourself in American college life by participating in academic workshops and seminars, faculty lectures, and an opportunity to go INSIDE UCI to learn about our research in an exclusive access program designed for students new to our campus.

You will meet new friends through many of our planned social events, such as BBQs, pizza parties, bonfires at the beach, and kayaking in Newport Back Bay. Every Thursday in July and August, you can enjoy movies during our Summer Film Series and participate in post-film discussions moderated by our UCI grad student film curators.

Resources On-Campus

Academic

Dining & Retail

Health & Recreation

Transportation

Dining & Retail at the University Center

  • Farmer's Market every Saturday
  • Fast food options include: In-n-Out Burger and Jack in the Box
  • Movie theater
  • Peet's Coffee & Tea
  • Post Office
  • Restaurants
  • Trader Joe's grocery store

Check-in

Quick Facts about Irvine

  • Population (2010): 212,375
  • One of America's safest cities
  • 292 sunny days per year:
    • March - October: 23-27 degrees Celsius
    • November - February: 18 degrees Celsius
  • Tech-savvy community
  • Most diverse population in Orange County

Area Attractions

  • Sandy Beaches: Surf or sunbathe at nearby Newport Beach and Laguna Beach
  • Attractions and Theme Parks: Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, Universal Studios, Mission San Juan Capistrano
  • Visual and Performing Arts: Visit the Sawdust Festival featuring local artisans or attend a performance at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, featuring world-class theater, ballet, and dance
  • Shopping: Fashion Island, South Coast Plaza, Irvine Spectrum
  • Aquarium of the Pacific: Explore the world's largest ocean in Long Beach
  • Sports: Enjoy America's favorite pastime with Angels baseball or catch a glimpse of David Beckham at an L.A. Galaxy game
  • Cuisine: Whether it's Indian, Japanese, or Italian, Irvine is home to an array of global fare
  • Los Angeles: Discover Hollywood, the Santa Monica pier, and Rodeo Drive---just an hour away
  • Nature: At the heart of campus is lush Aldrich Park. UC Irvine is also home to the San Joaquin Freshwater Marsh Reserve. We even have an arboretum and planetarium!
  • San Diego: A picturesque city just over an hour south of Irvine where you may catch the seals and sealions sunbathing on the rocks

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