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Academics

Academic Counselor

Academic Counselors are a great resource and you should visit them often (at least once every 2 quarters). They can assist you if you have any questions regarding any course requirements for your major.

Chancellor

Howard Gillman, UCI’s leader
https://chancellor.uci.edu

DegreeWorks

DegreeWorks is a tool that makes academic planning more convenient and effective. It helps students see which requirements they have completed and have yet to fulfill for their major or for GEs. DegreeWorks is accessible through StudentAccess and is instrumental in choosing coursework to stay on track to graduate.

EEE

The Electronic Educational Environment (EEE) provides a variety of web services, such as: class websites, professor contact information, class schedule, planner tools and additional links to other school resources.

Free Speech

Can you distinguish between protected speech and harmful speech? Learn about the important differences here.

General Catalogue

The General Catalogue contains the listing of General Education requirements (GE) and major courses (courses for the completion of your major) that you need to take in order to graduate.

Placement Tests

Placement Tests are given in a variety of subjects to place you in the most appropriate class. You can also “test out” of certain requirements.

WebReg

Using course codes selected from WebSOC, WebReg is used to register for classes.

WebSOC (Schedule of Classes)

The Schedule of Classes is a listing of available classes for the term including dates, times, and locations to help you plan and register. WebSOC can be accessed online through the Registrar’s home page.

ZotPortal

The campus web portal. It allows you to view and map your class schedule, access your financial aid, and see what books you need to buy among other functions.

Ant Words

Peter

Peter is the name of UCI’s mascot, the anteater.

Zot

Anteater victory cheer! It’s what Peter the Anteater says when he snaps out his tongue to catch ants.

Dining

The Anteatery

Dining commons located in Mesa Court

BC Cavern

A small food court located across from the Science Library

Cyber A Café

A café located in the Claire Trevor School of Arts

Java City

A small coffee shop located in Engineering near Donald Bren Hall

Phoenix Grill

Food court located between Social Sciences and Engineering near Aldrich Park

Pippin

Dining commons located in Middle Earth

Zot-N-Go

UCI’s very own convenience store has food and drink for every meal and also has basic personal essentials.

Finances

Central Cashier’s Office

The Cashier’s Office handles all fees, lab payments, and tuition payments. Checks can be made out to UC Regents. They are located on the main lobby of Aldrich Hall (second floor).

FAFSA

FAFSA is an online application that allows you to apply for financial aid. This application helps your school determine the type of financial aid you qualify for. You must re-apply every year to receive financial aid for an upcoming academic year.

Registrar’s Office

The University Registrar provides educational support services, such as academic record management and enrollment.

U-SHIP

The University Student Health Insurance Program (UC Ship) is health insurance coverage for students. More information and opt-out information can be found on the Student Health website.

Zot Account Online

You can see your ZotBill, make payments, and see past payments.

ZotBill

Your ZotBill is a monthly statement showing your tuition and other fees that you may owe to the university, including your quarterly eTech fee and possible laboratory fees.

Housing

Middle Earth

Middle Earth (themed after Lord of the Rings) is one of the two on-campus housing communities for freshmen. It is easily accessible through ring road passages near Social Ecology buildings.

Mesa Court

Mesa Court is one of the two on-campus housing communities for freshmen. It is located at the intersection of Campus Dr. and West Peltason.

Arroyo Vista (AV)

Arroyo Vista is an on-campus co-ed themed housing community that mainly serves continuing undergraduate and transfer students. It is located at the intersection of California Ave. and Arroyo Dr.

Camino del Sol (Camino)

Camino del Sol is an off-campus undergraduate housing community located next to Arroyo Vista.

Puerta del Sol (Puerta)

Puerta is an off-campus housing community serving mainly undergraduate and transfer students. It is located next to the police station on Adobe Circle St.

Vista del Campo (VDC)

VDC is an off-campus housing community serving mainly undergraduate and transfer students. It is located at the end of Arroyo Drive.

Vista del Campo Norte (VDC Norte)

VDC Norte is an off-campus housing community serving mainly undergraduate and transfer students. It is located across from the Camino housing community on Arroyo Drive.

Places

Aldrich Park

Located at the heart of the campus, this circular park features lush landscape, which has become a key feature for which the UCI campus is known. The park has numerous paths connecting many parts of campus, which may save considerable travel time between classes.

ARC

The Anteater Recreation Center (ARC) is the student gym. The facility is located on California Ave. Amenities include an indoor track, rock-climbing wall and basketball, volleyball, and racquetball courts. In addition, there is also a pool, a large field that can be reserved and a variety of classes from dance to cooking.

The Hill

Our campus store, The Hill, has books, course materials, electronics and a variety of other supplies, as well as UCI gear and paraphernalia. Located next to Aldrich Hall in the Student Center.

Bren Events Center

A wide variety of events such as athletic games, concerts, shows, and commencement are hosted at the Bren Events Center.

Ring Road

Encircling the campus and connecting many of the primary buildings around Aldrich Park, Ring Road is one mile in circumference.

University Town Center (UTC)

UTC is a shopping and dining area located across the street from the main campus of UCI.

Student Center

The Student Center features student services such as two food courts, ATMs, credit union, our campus store The Hill, a gaming zone called Zot Zone, and the Anthill Pub and Grille. There are also expanded classrooms, study rooms and conference rooms, some of which are available for student use.

Orientation

ISPOP

International Student Orientation (ISPOP) provides participants with a comprehensive orientation to UCI that has been specifically tailored to the needs to international students who are new to the U.S.

SPOP

The Student Parent Orientation Program (SPOP) is a required 2-day, 1-night orientation for all incoming freshmen.

Transfer Success

Transfer Success is an optional half-day orientation to life at UCI for new transfer students. Academic advising for many schools can be done the same day.

Safety

Disability Services Center (DSC)

DSC provides accommodations, services and aids for students with permanent or temporary disabilities. Registration and current documentation is required.

Office of Equal Opportunity and Development (OEOD)

OEOD works to promote and integrate the principles of equal opportunity, affirmative action, nondiscrimination, and excellence through diversity at UCI.

Ombudsman

An office offering an alternate channel for confidential, neutral and informal dispute resolution services for the UC Irvine campus and medical center.

UCI Police

The UCI Police Department actively collaborates with the community to create a safe and secure campus through education, problem solving and enforcement. They provide escort services and can be contacted at 949-824-5223. Call 1 (866) 478-6397 (IRV-NEWS) for information following a disaster.

zotALERT

zotALERT is an emergency alert system that uses cell phone text messaging to quickly notify the UCI community with emergency and safety related information.

Student Government & Media

ASUCI

Associated Students of the University of California, Irvine. It is the student Government representation for the general undergraduate student body.

KUCI

KUCI is UCI’s very own FM radio station. Tune in to 88.9 FM when you’re on campus to sample a highly eclectic music collection.

NewU

The NewU or New University, is UCI’s student run newspaper. New editions come out every Tuesday.

Study Locations

CSL (Courtyard Study Lounge)

Located on the first floor of the Student Center next to the Blood Donor Center, CSL consists of study rooms and a computer lab.

Gateway (Humanities Gateway)

Located across from Langson Library, Gateway was originally a dinning hall, but has since been transformed into a study space complete with study rooms and computers.

Langson Library

One of UCI’s two main libraries, Langson Library houses all books related to humanities.

Science Library

The newer of the two UCI libraries, the Science Library houses all the books related to physical sciences.

Study Space Locator