Full Schedule of Events
We’re back, and better than ever! Join us on campus for a fun mix of surprising experiences and Homecoming and Family Weekend favorites, including the Triton Tailgate Concert, Triton Athletics, Triton 5K – and lots more!
Signature Events
Outdoor Concert: Em Beihold ’20
Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 from 7:00 p.m.-10 p.m. PDT
Join us for a fun-filled evening with singer-songwriter Em Beihold ’20, as the UC San Diego alumna takes center stage at the Epstein Family Amphitheater.
Triton Tailgate
Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 from 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. PDT
Join UC San Diego Alumni for a fun-filled evening of Triton sports and tasty barbecue. Attend the Tailgate event, before cheering on our DI scholar-athletes. Choose from Men’s Soccer vs UC Davis and Women’s Volleyball vs UC Irvine. Go Tritons!
27th Annual Triton 5K
Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023 from 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. PDT
Join us for UC San Diego's 27th Annual Triton 5K. Participate, in-person or virtually, from anywhere around the globe — and help support student scholarships.
Junior Triton Run
Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023 from 10:30-11:00 a.m. PDT
It’s all about the kids at the Junior Triton Run. Created for children 12 and younger, this scaled-down race is a perfect opportunity for your littles to get outdoors, move and have fun! Everyone’s a winner!
Athletics
Triton Tide Fan Fest and Women’s Soccer vs CSUN
Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023 from 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. PDT
Students! Join us for free food and giveaways as we cheer on our Women's Soccer team in Big West Conference action against CSUN. Sport your blue and gold and show your Triton spirit!
Men’s Soccer vs UC Davis
Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 from 7:00 p.m. PDT
Be a part of the action! Cheer on UC San Diego Men’s Soccer as they face rival UC Davis. Go Tritons!
Women’s Volleyball vs UC Irvine (Blue & Gold Rivalry Match)
Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 from 7:00 p.m. PDT
Keep the blue and gold spirit going strong and cheer on our UC San Diego Women’s Volleyball as they take on UC Irvine inside LionTree Arena. Tickets start as low as $10.
Women’s Soccer vs UC Riverside
Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. PDT
Be there as UC San Diego Women’s Soccer takes on UC Riverside at Triton Soccer Stadium. Come on out for a fun Sunday afternoon — and don’t forget your school spirit!
Campus Events
Take a Triton to Class
Oct. 16-18, 2023 from Various Times
You’re invited back to campus, virtually, for a Take a Triton to Class! Experience current classes alongside today's students, as you learn about a variety of topics from favorite professors and world-renowned UC San Diego faculty.
UC Alumni Career Network | Perspectives on Quiet Quitting
Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023 from 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. PDT
This virtual session will bring together emerging professionals, HR leaders and career strategists to redefine quiet quitting, offer tips employees and companies can use to understand the shift and explore tangible ways to create more sustainable workplaces.
CANCELLED: Bites and Basketball
Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023 from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. PDT
Enjoy an open basketball practice at LionTree Arena and receive a behind-the-scenes look on how our UC San Diego students are able to balance their academics and athletics at a high level. Light bites included.
Homecoming and Family Weekend Kickoff
Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. PDT
Join us as we kick off Homecoming and Family Weekend with a celebratory mixer featuring a wonderful spread of small bites. Meet and mingle with UC San Diego families, staff and more.
Homecoming Zip Lining & Leap of Faith
Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 from 1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. PDT; scheduled on the hour through 5:00 p.m.
Come experience the rush of the zip line and reach new heights on the UC San Diego Challenge Course, nestled in one of campus’s iconic eucalyptus groves. Space is limited.
Groundbreaking: Ridge Walk North Living and Learning Neighborhood
Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. PDT
Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla cordially invites you to the groundbreaking ceremony for Ridge Walk North Living and Learning Neighborhood.
Movie Night Under the Stars
Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 from 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. PDT
Join us for a wonderful night under the stars, as we gather on the Sun God Lawn to watch the classic movie, “The Princess Bride” — a fairy tale adventure about a beautiful young woman and her one true love.
Campus Tour
Saturday, Oct 21, 2023 from 8:45 a.m.-10 a.m. PDT
Join us on a guided walking tour of UC San Diego's campus, led by student Campus Ambassadors.
Breakfast ‘n’ Research
Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 from 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. PDT
Enjoy a light continental breakfast and learn about what our UC San Diego student-researchers are exploring within a variety of fields.
Picture Perfect: Professional Family Portraits
Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. PDT
Capture the moment with a free family portrait taken by our professional portrait photographer. UC San Diego gear is highly encouraged!
The Commons: Lighting the Way to Student Support and Success
Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 from 11:00 a.m.–Noon PDT
Discover how the Teaching and Learning Commons directly supports and advances the success of all Tritons through transformative learning experiences inside and outside of the classroom, throughout their UC San Diego journey and beyond!
El Foro: Alumbrando el camino hacia el apoyo y éxito estudiantil
Sábado, 21 Oct., 2023 from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. PDT
¡Descubre cómo El Foro de Enseñanza y Aprendizaje apoya y promueve directamente el éxito de todos los Tritones a través de experiencias de aprendizaje transformadoras dentro y fuera del aula, a lo largo de su trayectoria en UC San Diego y más allá!
La vida de una madre Triton / The life of a Triton parent
Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. PDT
A panel of Latino parents share their experience of their first month of being a Triton parent and the separation from their student. Session will be bilingual, English and Spanish.
El Lonche!
Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 from 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. PDT
El Centro de recursos para la Raza los invita al lonche Latino! Comida, musica y ambiente! / The Raza Resource Centro invites you to lunch! Food, music and community!
Career & Life Design Workshop
Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. PDT
Career development is both personal and professional development. We invite you on an inward journey in search of a path to clarity. Join us for an engaging session that will challenge you to take a step outside of yourself and imagine your future. Are you ready for your next odyssey?
To UC San Diego and Beyond!
Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. PDT
Discover all the departments and support services that contribute to a rich student experience at UC San Diego, including ways to get involved and much more.
Sixth College 20th Anniversary
Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. PDT
Join us in celebrating two decades of Sixth College and visit our amazing new neighborhood! Enjoy meeting up with old friends and making new ones, as we look ahead to the next decade and celebrate those who have contributed to our success. Enjoy our new Craft Center, , tours of the new space and much more.
Triton Table Talk: Keys to Thriving at UC San Diego and Beyond
Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 from 1:00 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. PDT
Join us as student leaders, alumni, and staff share how you can leverage your UC San Diego connections to network and grow your leadership skills for the future. Learn how your experiences as a Triton student can be leveraged through active involvement with your campus community.
Behind-the-Scenes Tour of RIMAC
Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 from 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. PDT
Haven't been to campus in a while? Interested in touring one of the largest recreation and athletic facilities on campus? Check out what's new and improved over at RIMAC (Recreation, Intramural and Athletic Complex) on this hourlong behind-the-scenes tour.
(Re)Connect with the Colleges
Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 from Various Times
Time to tour of the colleges to learn what it’s all about. Meet the people who make it tick and find out what makes each college so unique. Enjoy experiences that may include guest speakers, student performances, lunch, entertainment and more.
Alumni Reunions
Homecoming: Farmer's Market
Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023 from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. PDT
Alumni staff and faculty are invited to a fun Homecoming Farmer's Market takeover. Featuring live entertainment, Triton spirit and plenty of surprises, it’s the perfect way to start off Homecoming week!
GOLD Reunion Happy Hour & Gathering
Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 from 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. PDT
Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD alumni) are invited to gather on campus for a pre-concert happy hour before heading over to the Em Beihold concert at the Epstein Family Amphitheater!
Golden Triton Induction and Celebration
Saturday, Oct 21, 2023 from 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. PDT
The Golden Triton Society honors Tritons celebrating 50-plus years as UC San Diego alumni. For this year’s event, we will induct our distinguished Class of 1974.
Affinity Councils Mixer hosted by APIAC, CLAC, PAC and BAC
Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 from 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. PDT
Join the Asian Pacific Islander Alumni Council, Chicanx/Latinx Alumni Council, Pilipino/a/x Alumni Council and Black Alumni Council for this year's Affinity Council Homecoming Mixer! Food and drinks will be provided for alumni, students and staff, as they meet and greet with new and current council members!
Join the Celebration
Join us Oct 16-22 for a fun-filled week of Homecoming and Family Weekend favorites and new experiences sure to bring out the Triton spirit in you!
We hope that you will join us in upholding and promoting our Principles of Community in all UC San Diego events and keeping our community free from any and all forms of discrimination and harassment.
We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. If you need further assistance, please contact us at homecoming@ucsd.edu 48 hours prior to the date of the event.
