University of California Irvine Parent Guide

Dates & Events

• UCI Events of Interest to Parents & Families

  Parents Day, Student Parent Orientation Program, and more. Read More

• UCI Event Calendars

• Save the Dates!

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Academics

• The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and University Policy

  Students have the right to keep their records private and the university is prohibited from sharing a student’s FERPA-protected information with anyone without a written release. Read More

• Academic Advising at UCI

• Student Privacy and University Policy

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Career Planning

• Career Planning: A Collaborative Process

  At the UCI Career Center, we encourage parents to work with us to support students. Encourage your student to begin career exploration early. Read More

Health & Safety

• Recognizing the Warning Signs of Mental Distress

  The UC Irvine Counseling Center offers services and referrals to help distressed students gain confidence and manage life changes. Read More

• Campus Housing: Safety and Security First

• UCI Health Resources

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Student Life

• Making the Most of the UC Irvine Experience

  The Dean of Students Office is dedicated to ensuring that student learning extends beyond the classroom into the campus and surrounding communities. Read More

• Student Involvement Equals Success and Fulfillment

• Housing FAQs

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Tips for Parents

• Welcome University of California, Irvine Parents and Families!

  UCI is 44 years young and our growth toward campus build-out reflects the fact that we have come into our own as one of the most outstanding universities in the country with an international reputation for our academic programs, and as one of the most desirable UC campuses. Read More

• The UCI Parent & Family Association

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Maps, Contacts & Info

• Anteater Chronicles

  UC Irvine traces its roots to the late 1950s, when the University of California began planning for a new campus to meet the needs of Southern California’s growing population. Read More

• UC Irvine Major Milestones

• Visiting the UC Irvine Campus

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Financial Planning

• Financial Aid, Scholarships, Blue & Gold Opportunities

  The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships recognizes that paying the cost of a UCI education is a partnership between parents, students, and the university. Read More