Family Weekend
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- Family Weekend Schedule
- Other Campus Happenings
- Family Weekend FAQ
Take a look at our lineup of events for Family Weekend! Schedule subject to change.
Friday, October 18, 2024
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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 |
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 |
7 - 9:30 p.m. |
Movie Night Under the Stars |
Saturday, October 19, 2024* |
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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 |
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 |
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.