Parent & Family Association

An Invitation from Vice Chancellor Manuel N. Gómez

Dear UCI Parents and Family Members,

Having a student in college is a significant milestone for any family – a time of pride, excitement and opportunity.

Your involvement with the University and support of your student is an important aspect of his or her success at the University of California, Irvine. While students get connected with residence halls, clubs and organizations and their classes, we invite you to get connected as well. The office of the Vice Chancellor Student Affairs is dedicated to the UCI Parent & Family Association and will provide you with year-round resources to enhance your role as a supportive family member or parent. We also provide opportunities for parent and family involvement with the UCI community.

I would like to invite you to become a member of the UCI Parent & Family Association. It’s a great time to be an Anteater!

Sincerely,
Manuel N. Gómez, Ph.D.
Vice Chancellor Student Affairs

“Together we can make a difference”

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Who We Are

The UCI Parent & Family Association (P&FA) is an active group of family members and parents of UCI students. Its goal is to foster an environment of community support for students by helping to enrich the opportunities, reputation and visibility of campus programs, and by promoting the UC Irvine values: respect, intellectual curiosity, integrity, commitment, empathy, appreciation and fun.

What We Do

UCI P&FA members are involved with UCI on various levels, including participation in university and community events and issues. Members have opportunities to meet, become acquainted and discuss topics of mutual interest or concern with other P&FA members both at UCI and in their home areas, and focus on staying in touch with aspects of student life and events at UCI.

How We Help

Members participate by sharing the benefit of their expertise or their personal and professional associations with the university, its students and one another. This can take place through volunteer opportunities such as participating in P&FA event committees, serving as regional points of contact for other parents and students, attending regional events, or by identifying and encouraging promising students to consider attending UCI.

Membership Benefits

The P&FA is a valuable resource for parents and family members whenever questions arise about UCI, your student or campus issues. As a member you will receive:

Connections to other UCI parents and family members and the campus community
Tips and information to help support your student
An exclusive invitation to the P&FA’s annual “Breakfast with the Vice Chancellor”
A subscription to AnteaterNews, the P&FA’s e-newsletter
Invitations and priority notification of informative and fun campus and community events
Opportunities to assist at UCI-sponsored events
Special discounts at the UCI Bookstore*

* Discount does not apply to textbooks.

Contact UCI Parent & Family Association

949.824.7759
parents@uci.edu