Student Life

Housing

Multiple on and off campus housing options will be offered. More details will be provided as you apply to the program. Irvine is a convenient living environment and will offer you the opportunity to meet, engage, study, and interact with other UC Irvine students and students visiting from around the world.

Dining:

• Starbucks
• Anthill Pub & Grill
• Student Center Retail Dining 
• Zot n Go Convenience Store 
• University Town Center
• For more information regarding campus dining, please click here
• You have the option to purchase a Meal Plan: for more information, please click here

Health & Recreation

• Anteater Recreation Center (ARC)
• Student Health Center
• Center for Student Wellness & Health Promotion
• Disabilities Services Center
• UCI Esports Arena

Campus Services

• The Hill Bookstore 
• AntTech Repair Center 
• Campus Maps
• Visitor Center

Area Attractions

• Sandy Beaches: Surf or sunbathe at nearby Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Huntington Beach, Dana Point
• Attractions and Theme Parks: Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm, Universal Studios, Six Flags Magic Mountain, 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, The District at Tustin Legacy, The Outlets at Orange
• Aquarium of the Pacific: Explore the world’s largest ocean in Long Beach
• Sports: Enjoy America’s favorite pastime at an Los Angeles Angels baseball game in Anaheim, Los Angeles Dodgers in LA
• 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.