UC campuses have a number of events scheduled, some open to the public and some for admitted students. The following events are held on the host campus unless otherwise noted.
Berkeley |
Cal Day |
Hundreds of events and activities all over campus showcase UC Berkeley's intellectual and cultural diversity, with visits to laboratories and museums usually open only to researchers, student musical and dramatic performances, hands-on exhibits and demonstrations and athletic events. Information programs for newly admitted students cover financial aid, student housing and other issues. Tours of the campus and residence halls run throughout the day. |
April 12
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
More information:
See Cal Day, or call (510) 642-2294.
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Davis |
Decision UC Davis |
Newly admitted students and their parents are invited to Decision UC Davis events, held all day on campus or for a half-day in San Diego and Long Beach for Southern California attendees.Activity tracks are tailored separately to freshmen and to transfer students. Attendees will hear from current students about their undergraduate experiences, have questions answered by academic and admissions advisers, find out about parent resources from a panel of parents, and learn more about UC Davis's programs and opportunities.
| March 29
3:30 – 6:30 p.m.
(San Diego)
Freshmen, transfer students
Register at UC Davis Undergraduate Admissions
(registration required) |
March 30
1 – 4 p.m.
(Long Beach)
Freshmen, transfer students
Register at UC Davis Undergraduate Admissions
(registration required)
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April 12
all day
Freshmen, transfer students
Register at
UC Davis Undergraduate Admissions
(registration required)
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April 18
all day
Freshmen
Click UC Davis Undergraduate Admissions to register
(registration required) |
May 9
all day
Transfer students
Click UC Davis Undergraduate Admissions to register
(registration required) |
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More information: E-mail decision@ucdavis.edu or call (530) 752-2971 |
PICNIC DAY |
The largest student-run event in the United States, Picnic Day is UC Davis' annual open house, drawing 50,000 visitors, including students, alumni and parents, each year. The 94th annual Picnic Day is an opportunity for prospective students and the community to experience the campus, with more than 150 events and exhibits including a student fashion show, police dog demonstrations and the FutureCar, created by UC Davis's engineering students for a national competition.
| April 19
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
More information:
Visit Picnic Day 2008 or
e-mail picnicday@ucdavis.edu.
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Irvine |
Celebrate UCI |
Guests to this open house may take tours of the campus by open-air tram or walking, visit housing facilities and the Anteater Recreation Center, and find out about educational and research opportunities at UCI. More scheduled activiites include the Car show on the Green, an Earth Day celebration, a medieval fair with food booths, three enterainment stages and a children's carnival. Free parking all day. At Celebrate UCI, prospective and newly admitted freshmen and transfer students can participate in Explore UCI (9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.), Transferring to UCI (8:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.), and academic unit information sessions. |
April 19
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
More information:
Visit Celebrate UCI, or call (949) 824-5182
Register for Explore UCI and Transferring to UCI programs at UCI Admissions (registration required)
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Los Angeles
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Welcome Days |
Admitted UCLA students will each receive an inviation to one of the campus Welcome Days, where they and their families can explore the campus’s range of academic, cultural and residential opportunities. Participants can meet and talk with faculty and current students, participate in question-and-answer sessions, take tours of the campus and residential community, receive financial aid information and attend programs for family members. The programs are designed for small groups of students and are based on the students'academic interests. |
April 2, 3, 7, 10, 11, 15 |
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STOMP
Student Transfer Opportunity and Mentor Program Day |
The volunteer-based Student Transfer Opportunity and Mentor Program sponsors this program for prospective transfer students from California community colleges. |
April 25 |
More information:
Visit 2008 STOMP Conference.
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Merced |
Expanded Spring Tours and Classroom Experience |
Visitors to expanded spring tours can sit in on a lecture, meet with a professor, and take a student-guided tour of UC's newest campus. |
March 17–21
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Bobcat Day |
UC Merced'ss spring open house gives visitors a chance to meet faculty from the three academic schools, as well as financial aid advisors, admissions staff, and more campus personnel. |
April 19 |
Experience UC Merced
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Admitted students can tour campus, learn about UC Merced’s academic and extracurricular offerings, hear about UC Merced from current students, faculty and staff. |
April 26
Freshmen, transfer students |
| Admitted transfer students can tour campus, learn about UC Merced’s academic and extracurricular offerings, hear about UC Merced from current students, faculty and staff. |
May 16
Transfer students |
Transfer Day
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This Experience Merced event is tailored specifically to the the questions admitted transfer students may have about making the transition to UC Merced: housing, financial aid, transferrable coursework, day care and more. |
May 10
Transfer students |
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More information for all UC Merced events, see the UC Merced Admissions Calendar or call (209) 228-4682.
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Riverside |
Receptions for Admitted Students |
Campus representatives host these receptions where newly admitted students and their parents can learn about UCR from professors, students, parents, alumni and staff. |
March 15
(in Los Angeles) |
March 16
(in Oakland) |
Discover UCR
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Admitted students can tour the UC Riverside campus and meet faculty and current students at two general Discover Days, two Discover Days for transfer students, and three College-specific Discover Days. |
April 12
(College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Science) April 19 (College of Engineering, College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences) May 17, June 20 For admitted transfer students |
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More information: Register at MyUCR.
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Highlander Day
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Highlander Day features presentations on academics, health professions, financial aid, admissions, selecting a major, student life and other facets of the UCR experience. Campus tours will also be available as well as representatives from all of the departments and select student services and student organizations. |
April 26
9:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. |
San Diego |
Transfer Saturday |
This half-day event is designed to introduce prospective transfer students and their families to UCSD transfer programs and services, academic department features, transfer admission policies and procedures, and internship opportunities available through UC San Diego. Campus tours available, led by current students. |
March 15
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
See UC San Diego Admissions for online reservations.
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UC San Diego Super-Visit |
Key UCSD departments serving transfer students provide outreach at the community college via tabling and presentation materials during a full-day program for prospective transfer students. Departments represented include admissions, financial aid, parking and transportation, commuter student services, and the Jacobs School of Engineering. |
March 25
(San Diego Mesa College) |
More information:
See UCSD Prospective Students. |
Freshman Admit Day |
Admitted freshmen and their families are invited to Admit Day for in-depth presentations from academic departments amd undergraduate colleges, support services/resources for commuter students, and student organizations that give an overview of life and opportunities at UCSD. Campus tours are available, led by current students. Students are asked to reserve a space online if they would like to attend. |
April 12 |
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More information: Register at UCSD Admit Day.
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Santa Barbara |
Spring Insight |
This open house for admitted and prospective students and the public features tours, advising sessions, lectures and recreation activities. |
April 12 |
More information:
See UCSB Admissions.
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Gaucho Transfer Fridays |
One-hour advising sessions and one-hour tours for admitted transfer students. |
May 9, 16 |
Santa Cruz |
Spring Spotlight and Admitted Student Tours |
Admitted students and their guests are invited to Spring Spotlight, which includes tours and other events designed to provide an overview of the academic, residential and student life experience at UCSC. Visitors will be able to see the colleges (including viewing dorm and apartment rooms), attend presentations, and visit classrooms. Tours involve significant walking, so visitors should be sure to wear comfortable shoes. |
April 5–19
(various times) |
More information:
Reserve online after March 15 at UC Santa Cruz Spring Spotlight (reservations required) or call
(831) 459-4008. |
