Prospective Student Interactive Panel Session

Looking to take the next step in your academic journey? Well UC Irvine could be the best place for you! From our stellar campus to our world-renowned faculty, and elite research facilities, UC Irvine provides the tools to make your academic and professional dreams come to life. Ranking in the top 10 as a public university, UCI graduate programs offer top tier education that prepare researchers with the skills to be successful and innovative in their field.

Most doctoral students are admitted with fully funded offers while offering an array of professional development services designed to support student success. UCI also commits to offer guaranteed housing for the graduate student community.

Save the date for these three important webinars!

Our first event on Tuesday, April 7th, 2025 from 3 pm – 3:50 pm PT  is open to all students and will feature friendly UCI staff and faculty eager to answer your questions. From student health services, housing, professional development, and everything in between, this group will tell you everything you need to know.

Hear from your future peers on Wednesday, April 8th from 8 am – 9 am PT for international students and Thursday, April 9th from 3 pm – 3:50 pm PT for all students. Both panels will feature current UCI graduate students who have been exactly where you are. Let them share their experiences and answer all of your questions.

Please stay tuned for more information as the dates get closer.

UCI STAFF FEATURED PANEL – FOR ALL STUDENTS
Tuesday, April 7th
 
| 3:00 pm – 3:50 pm PM PT
Registration Link Coming Soon

This knowledgable panel will feature friendly UCI staff and faculty eager to answer your questions. From student health services, housing, professional development, and everything in between, this group will tell you everything you need to know

Jaymi Smith headshot

Jaymi Smith

Interim Vice Provost & Dean of Graduate Division

Ruth Quinnan

Assistant Dean for Graduate Academic and Student Affairs 

Dr. Frances Diaz headshot

Dr. Frances Diaz

Director of the Counseling Center

Jennifer Nelson Martinez

Senior Director for Graduate and Family Housing

Dr. Kayleigh Anderson-Natale

Director, Graduate and Postdoctoral Scholar Resource Center

Archana Sheth

Associate Director of the International Center

STUDENT FEATURED PANEL – FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTSWednesday, April 8th | 8:00 am – 9:00 am PT
Registration Link Coming Soon

Hear from your future peers! This panel of current international graduate students have been where you are. Let them share their experiences and answer all of your questions.

STUDENT FEATURED PANEL – FOR ALL STUDENTSThursday, April 9th | 3:00 pm – 3:50 pm PT
Registration Link Coming Soon

Hear from your future peers! This panel of current graduate students have been where you are. Let them share their experiences and answer all of your questions.