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Schedule of Events

Take a look at our lineup of events for Family Weekend! Schedule subject to change.

Family Weekend is the hottest ticket in town! 


We're thrilled to see how excited you are to join us on campus in October! For the first time ever, we have reached our registration capacity for the weekend. This means, unfortunately, we aren't able to offer onsite registration or add additional attendees to already registered parties.

However, guests are always welcome at UC San Diego, and there's still plenty to do on and around campus. We know your student would love to have you here. 

Friday, October 18, 2024

9:30 - 11 a.m. Campus Tour
departs from Town Square; Advance registration required
Familiarize yourself with campus by joining us for a presentation from one of our Admission Officers followed by a 60-minute student-led walking tour of campus.
Noon - 3 p.m.

Campus Open Houses
various locations; drop-ins welcome
Drop by campus centers and offices to connect with staff, students, and resources.

Black Resource Center, Student Center A Suite 202
Student Veterans Resource Center,
Student Center A Floor 2 (above Taco Villa)
The Zone, Price Center Plaza (next to Jamba Juice)
APIMEDA Programs and Services, Price Center Floor 2
Cross Cultural Center, Price Center Floor 2
University Credit Union, Price Center Floor 1

2:30 - 4 p.m. Campus Tour
departs from Town Square; Advance registration required
Familiarize yourself with campus by joining us for a presentation from one of our Admission Officers followed by a 60-minute student-led walking tour of campus.
4 - 6 p.m. Trivia Night with UC San Diego Recreation
Ridgewalk Social; Advance registration required
Join us at Ridgewalk Social for Recreation presents Trivia Nights. This popular weekly program on campus features multiple rounds of trivia with varying topics from pop culture to movies to SCIENCE! Test your general knowledge skills and take home the victory. Top 3 teams win a gift card.
5:30 - 7 p.m.

Family Weekend Kickoff Reception
Epstein Family Amphitheater; Advance registration required

Celebrate the start of Family Weekend with small bites and great company! Meet and mingle with other Triton families.

7 - 9:30 p.m.

Movie Night Under the Stars
Epstein Family Amphitheater; Advance registration required
Enjoy an evening under the stars at the Epstein Family Amphitheater with a screening of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.

 

Saturday, October 19, 2024*

9 - 11 a.m. Student Research Showcase with Continental Breakfast
Enjoy a light continental breakfast and learn what our student researchers are exploring across a variety of disciplines.
9 - 10 a.m. Morning Yoga
Start your day with a yoga class hosted by UC San Diego Recreation. 
9:30 - 11 a.m. Campus Tour
Familiarize yourself with campus by joining us for a presentation from one of our Admission Officers followed by a 60-minute student-led walking tour of campus.
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Picture Perfect: Professional Family Portraits
Capture the moment with a free family portrait taken by our professional portrait photographer. Don't forget to wear your UC San Diego gear!

10 a.m. - Noon Stuart Collection Mini Tour
UC San Diego is home to an incredible collection of public art, with 22 permanent artworks by world-renowned artists installed on campus, fused seamlessly to campus buildings or integrated into the landscape itself. Join us for a tour of a few of the Stuart Collection's centrally located pieces, including Alexis Smith, Snake Path; Bruce Nauman, Vices and Virtues; Tim Hawkinson, Bear; and Do Ho Suh, Fallen Star.
10 - 11 a.m. What to Know Before You Go: Studying Abroad
Hear from a panel of students about their study abroad experiences and how the Study Abroad office can support your student.
10 - 11 a.m. The Commons: Lighting the Way to Student Support and Success (offered in English and Spanish)
Discover how the Teaching and Learning Commons at UC San Diego empowers every Triton through transformative learning experiences inside and outside the classroom. From peer-to-peer mentoring and content tutoring to experiential learning activities like academic internships, The Commons is dedicated to advancing student success throughout their university journey and beyond. Light refreshments will be provided. Also offered (in English) at 11:30 a.m.
10 - 11 a.m.

Career and Life Design Workshop
Career development is both personal and professional development. We invite you on an inward journey in search of a path to clarity. Join us for an engaging professional and personal development session that will challenge you to take a step outside of yourself and imagine your future. Also offered at 11:30 a.m.

11 a.m. - Noon Identity Workshop with the Cross Cultural Center
College is a time to "find yourself"; come and learn about the various social identities, social justice framework and value development that happens for college age students. You'll also hear from students about how they've navigated their journeys of identity growth and development, and how the Cross-Cultural Center provides opportunities to explore these aspects of self. Also offered at 1 p.m.
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Money Concepts for Young Adults
Financial expertise can be hard to come by. Luckily, UC San Diego has partnered with University Credit Union (UCU) to provide students with convenient banking as well as financial education and guidance. Join UCU for a financial education workshop to learn key financial concepts, how to set clear financial goals, and how to create a plan to achieve them. The workshop will cover an introduction to saving, budgeting and money management, as well as how to build credit and how to set and achieve financial goals. Also offered at 1:30 p.m.
11 a.m. - Noon La Vida de Una Madre Tritón (The Life of A Triton Parent)
A panel of Latino parents share their experience of their first month of being a Triton parent and the separation from their students. Session will be bilingual (English and Spanish).
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. The Commons: Lighting the Way to Student Support and Success (English Only)
Discover how the Teaching and Learning Commons at UC San Diego empowers every Triton through transformative learning experiences inside and outside the classroom. From peer-to-peer mentoring and content tutoring to experiential learning activities like academic internships, The Commons is dedicated to advancing student success throughout their university journey and beyond. Light refreshments will be provided. Also offered at 10 a.m.
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Career and Life Design Workshop
Career development is both personal and professional development. We invite you on an inward journey in search of a path to clarity. Join us for an engaging professional and personal development session that will challenge you to take a step outside of yourself and imagine your future. Also offered at 10 a.m.
Noon - 12:45 p.m. Meet the Coaches
Hear from a lineup of coaches from across our 23 Division I athletics teams as they share about their coaching experiences, what it means to coach at UC San Diego, the importance of school spirit and how their coaching philosophies are helping to shape UC San Diego pride.
Noon - 1 p.m. El Lonche!
The Raza Resource Centro invites you join us for lunch, music, and community!
1 - 2 p.m. Identity Workshop with the Cross Cultural Center
College is a time to "find yourself"; come and learn about the various social identities, social justice framework and value development that happens for college age students. You'll also hear from students about how they've navigated their journeys of identity growth and development, and how the Cross-Cultural Center provides opportunities to explore these aspects of self. Also offered at 11 a.m.
1 - 2 p.m. Creating a Culture of Care: Support from your Student's Dean of Student Affairs
College is both an exciting and stressful time for students. Given this, the college system at UC San Diego was designed to provide individualized services for students that support their well-being and academic success. Join us to learn about support available through the Dean of Student Affairs at your student’s college, how to connect your student with their Dean, and how we partner with parents and families to support the success of their students.
1 - 3 p.m. Printmaking with the Craft Center: Making a Positive Impression
It's time to get crafty! Our Craft Center invites you to join a printmaking workshop where you'll incise an image, symbol or pattern on a block printing plate, learn how to roll up traditional ink onto the plate and print several impressions onto paper. This activity is facilitated by our amazingly patient and kind teaching artists! 
1:30 - 3 p.m. Money Concepts for Young Adults
Financial expertise can be hard to come by. Luckily, UC San Diego has partnered with University Credit Union (UCU) to provide students with convenient banking as well as financial education and guidance. Join UCU for a financial education workshop to learn key financial concepts, how to set clear financial goals, and how to create a plan to achieve them. The workshop will cover an introduction to saving, budgeting and money management, as well as how to build credit and how to set and achieve financial goals. Also offered at 11 a.m.
3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Triton Spirit Village
All eight colleges will be preparing to cheer on UC San Diego against its rival UC Irvine in the Blue and Gold Game. Get in the Triton spirit with sign making, face painting, and more while connecting with your student's college community.
6 - 9:30 p.m. Blue and Gold Game vs. UC Irvine
Root for the Tritons as we take on our rival UC Irvine in women's volleyball. Your Family Weekend registration includes a free ticket to the game!

   *Locations for Saturday's events and sessions will be provided with a program map when you check in.

Contact Us

Parents' Helpline: (858) 534-7273

parents@ucsd.edu