Alumni Exclusive Concert Featuring: Flo Rida
Opening Act: DJ Alf Alpha (Rafael Lopez '07)
DJ Alf Alpha (Rafael Lopez '07) is a Coachella artist and famous DJ. He will be providing sounds and entertainment opening in his Super Sonido Bus.
UCR Alumni Homecoming
November 2, 2024
Homecoming will take place rain or shine!
All alumni and their guests* are invited back to campus November 2 for an exclusive alumni Homecoming! Experience college and department interactive booths, mix and mingle with alumni, enjoy a day filled with an activity zone, bar service, Ferris wheel, opportunity drawings, and an alumni only concert featuring Flo Rida.
*Alumni are allowed to bring up to 2 guests who are non-alumni.
Flo Rida Concert is SOLD OUT!
Scroll below to register for other events offered during the day.
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Highlights include:
- Exclusive UCR Alumni Concert Featuring Flo Rida
- College and Department Interactive Booths
- Activity Zone, Food Trucks, Ferris Wheel, Giveaways, and More!
Homecoming
Wednesday, October 30
4 - 6 p.m.
UCR Faculty/Staff Alumni Mixer
Location: Alumni & Visitors Center
UCR staff/faculty who are also UCR alumni are invited to attend a networking reception! Enjoy passed appetizers, beverages, and free UCR swag (while supplies last).
Friday, November 1
6 - 10 p.m.
Location: The Barn Patio
Join UCR Chicano Latino Alumni for an evening of "Cultura, Comunidad, y Compromiso: Celebrating Our Legacy and Supporting Future Scholars." This event will include networking, dinner, student spotlights, and dancing.
Saturday, November 2
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
UCR University Honors Alumni Mixer
Location: Skye Hall 381
Reconnect, reminisce, and rejuvenate at our exclusive Alumni Mixer! This event is the perfect opportunity to network with fellow Honors alumni, catch up on latest happenings, and share your own stories and successes.
SOLD OUT!11 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.
BCOE Family Day - Bear Tank Edition
Location: Material Science and Engineering 116
Join us for an exciting, Shark Tank-style competition where student organizations pitch their innovative projects to win the $1,000 grand prize- and you get to vote! Faculty will also present their latest research. Engage with our engineering community, ask questions, and help decide the winner!
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
CHASS Homecoming BBQ Cook Out
Location: Hinderaker Lawn
YOU ARE INVITED: For a pre-concert CHASS Cookout, with live DJ, barbecued hamburgers and hot dogs, and all the fixins. $10 person or $20 includes meal and a limited-edition "Los Highlanders" blue t-shirt.
12 - 1 p.m.
Advancing Lifelong Health Through Biomedical Sciences Research Panel
Location: Highlander Union Building 269
Leading UCR biomedical scientists will discuss how biomedical research are tackling the health care issues of today and tomorrow to promote lifelong health. Topics will include the air we breathe, obesity, multiple sclerosis, infectious disease, cannabinoids, cancer, as well as new intervention modalities such as RNA drugs and vaccines.
12 - 2 p.m.
College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences Alumni Reunion
Location: The Barn
Please join us for a CNAS Alumni Reunion! Come meet CNAS Deans, faculty, and staff and your fellow Highlanders while enjoying lunch at the newly remodeled Barn.
12 - 2 p.m.
Brunch and Bubbly with the School of Education
Location: Sproul Hall
All School of Education (SOE) alumni are invited to enjoy brunch & mimosas with Dean Joi A. Spencer before the Homecoming Concert! Dean Spencer looks forward to catching up with alumni and sharing how the SOE has grown over the years from undergoing a name change, adding an undergraduate degree program, and discussing some of the latest milestones in advancing the School's mission. Alumni and their guests are encouraged to stop by the brunch any time from 12-2 pm.
SOLD OUT!12 - 2 p.m.
UCR Black Alumni Chapter Mixer
Location: Highlander Union Building 268
Join your UC Riverside Black Alumni family at this event! UCR Black alumni, current scholars, staff, and faculty are invited to reconnect and hear about chapter updates. Registration process will support student scholarships.
We are excited to be featuring a panel of the following alumni:
Robert Bailey '18 (Theater, Film and Digital Production), Jordan Edwards '24 (English), Dr. Rashael Nevels '13 (Psychology), Celia Pearson '09 (Psychology), Aundraya Williams '99 (HR)
2 - 5 p.m.
Homecoming Concert : Flo Rida
Location: Bell Tower
Join us on campus for a FREE live concert featuring Flo Rida – exclusively for UCR alumni and your registered guests*! Plus enjoy the activity zone, bar service, Ferris wheel, opportunity drawings, and giveaways!
*up to 2 guests per alumni
SOLD OUT!7 p.m.
UCR Men's Soccer vs. UC Santa Barbara
Location: UCR Soccer Stadium
Cheer on the Men's Soccer team as they compete against the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos!
VIP Experiences
This year’s alumni-only Homecoming concert featuring Flo Rida provides an opportunity for the university to recognize and thank key supporters, volunteers, and distinguished alumni.
Homecoming Gold and Blue VIP
Special VIP lounge and reserved seating access will be provided during the concert for select groups and their guests.
Use the following VIP site for registration and enter your unique registration ID that was sent to you via email. For any questions regarding VIP, please contact Ian Foster at ian.foster@ucr.edu.
Food & Merchandise
Various food options will be available throughout November 2 on campus which will include:
Campus Dining
Grab n' Go options from Citrus Grove Catering
Food Trucks
Merchandise
Barnes & Noble Campus Bookstore Booth
Lodging & Accommodations
Parking on Campus
General parking will be complimentary with vehicle registration in Lots 6, 24, and 30.
Register your vehicle here.
Lodging
The following are are located in Downtown Riverside which are a short drive to campus:
- Hyatt Place (use booking code: 10017)
- Riverside Downtown Marriott
- The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa
Check out this video from last year's Homecoming concert!
Can't make it? Or looking for more ways to get involved?
High five current Highlanders with a gift of $5 or more as they start the fall quarter! Make your contribution here.
Homecoming FAQ
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Where is Homecoming taking place?
Where is Homecoming taking place?
Homecoming 2024 will take place on campus. The University of California, Riverside address is 900 University Ave, Riverside, CA 92521. The campus map can help you find your way to Homecoming events. The main Homecoming concert event will take place on HUB Lawn, adjacent to the Bell Tower, HUB, and Watkins Hall. -
Where can I park?
Where can I park?
General Parking
General parking will be complimentary with vehicle registration in Lots 6, 24, and 30. Lots are no more than a five-or ten-minute walk to the Bell Tower. Please do not park in reserved, service, or disabled spaces without an appropriate permit.Please register your vehicle here.
Accessible Parking
Anyone with a placard may park in any disabled space on campus. Click here for a map of where ADA/accessible parking is available. For more information, please refer to our transportation services website regarding accessibility.Please check the campus map for parking lot locations and walking routes to event locations. Directional signage will help guide your way.
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What do I need when I check-in the day of?
The confirmation email you received after registering for the concert includes a QR code that will allow you and your guests into the concert venue. If you are unable to find your confirmation email, a reminder email prior to November 2 and a day of email will be sent to your email address that will include the QR code. Have this ready to scan for quick access into the venue.
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What can I bring in?
What can I bring in?
All bags will undergo a security check upon entrance to the concert venue. Guests may bring empty refillable beverage containers to fill up with water to reduce waste from one-time use cups.Please note that the following items are prohibited: animals except for service dogs, outside alcohol, glass bottles or containers, coolers, tobacco products, illegal drugs/paraphernalia, and weapons of any kind, including firearms and knives. UC Riverside is a smoke- and tobacco-free environment. Tobacco, e-cigarettes, and vaping are not permitted on university property, including parking lots.
The event will occur rain or shine. Umbrellas will be permitted into the venue but ponchos and raincoats are encouraged during the concert to help not obstruct the view of guests.
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Are kids allowed to come? Do I need to register them?
Yes. You will need to register them no matter their age. Each child will count as one of your non-alumni guests.
Please note children under the age of 18 must be with an adult at all times.
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What food options will be available?
What food options will be available?
Limited dining options will be available, including:- Inside the concert area, food trucks and a grab-n-go option will be available for purchase.
- A complimentary water station will be available for all guests in attendance. Guests may bring empty containers to fill up with water to minimize waste from one-time use cups.
- Gold VIP guests will have picnic snack boxes provided for them inside the VIP concert lounge area.
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What lodgings are nearby?
What lodgings are nearby?
Downtown Riverside offers a variety of options, just a short drive to campus and close to dining, museums, and shops:
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What does Scotty want for his birthday?
What does Scotty want for his birthday?
So kind of you to ask! Scotty's birthday month is November and is asking everyone he knows to make a donation to support students in honor of his birthday.The generous support of alumni like you provides the resources needed to foster inspiration, innovation, and inclusiveness for the next generation of Highlanders. Every dollar you give allows the bold hearts and brilliant minds of the Highlander family to continue transforming California and the world in extraordinary ways.
Thanks for helping us celebrate and continue our tradition of providing an excellent education to Highlanders for generations to come!