Life at the university is not confined to educational programs and research. Much of the most important learning goes on outside the classroom and formal courses; the social, cultural and recreational opportunities available on campus contribute significantly to every student’s career at UCI. The physical environment of the campus plays a crucial role in all aspects of university life, determining not only where we work but also how we live, and it directly influences the quality of that life. UCI is therefore fortunate to be located in one of the most beautiful and prosperous areas of the state, with one of the largest land areas of any UC campus.

Our 1,500 acres are organized around the core of original buildings designed by noted architect and master planner William Pereira. Those buildings surround Aldrich Park, a 16-acre botanical garden at the very center of our campus. Subsequent development has included signature buildings by some of the most famous and influential architects in the world, and a new Arts Plaza, recently dedicated, has been designed by noted artist Maya Lin. It will be a venue for performances and exhibits and a destination for visitors from the community. With other recently renovated arts venues and growing performance schedules in theater, music and dance, a campuswide distinguished speakers series now in its seventh year, a new baseball stadium, and more extensive conference facilities planned for the expanded Student Center, UCI is quickly becoming the place to be in Orange County.

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Last Updated: January 22, 2007