Alumni Artist: 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
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.
*Alumni are allowed to bring up to 2 guests who are non-alumni.
Registration Opens August 19
Highlights include:
- Exclusive UCR Alumni Concert
- 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).
Saturday, November 2
1 - 4 p.m.
Homecoming Concert : Artist TBA
Location: Bell Tower
Join us on campus for a FREE live concert – 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
Tickets Available Starting August 19
VIP Experiences
This year’s alumni-only Homecoming concert 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
Food Trucks
Merchandise
Lodging & Accommodations
Parking on Campus
General parking will be complimentary with vehicle registration in Lots 6, 24, and 30.
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!
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.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 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, umbrellas, 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.
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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:- The Habit on campus will be open, located on campus at the HUB 2.
- The Sub Station will be open, located by the Alumni and Visitors Center.
- Inside the concert area, food trucks will provide options 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 meal 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!