Dear Anteaters,

Welcome (or welcome back) to UC Irvine! Whether you’re stepping onto campus for the first time or returning for another exciting year, we’re thrilled that you’re a part of our vibrant community as we kick off the Fall 2024 quarter.

UCI isn’t just a world-class research institution - it’s a place where you can discover new passions, explore your interests, and make lasting connections. As you do this, I encourage you to take the time to also prioritize your health and wellness.

Our community embodies the values essential for any learning environment: openness to new experiences, inclusivity with a drive to question and learn, and demonstrating integrity in caring for our Anteater family. As we share differing and sometimes passionate perspectives, I hope we can model respectful dialogue toward one another. Please visit our Campus Climate Policies & Resources Hub to learn more about best practices for the free exchange of ideas on our campus and time/place/manner expectations.

Faculty and staff members are dedicated to supporting students in achieving their educational goals. As you navigate campus life, I encourage you to take full advantage of the many resources available to assist you. The websites for both Student Life & Leadership and Wellness, Health & Counseling provide information on a variety of centers and departments here to serve students:

• Student Life & Leadership: studentlife.uci.edu
• Wellness, Health & Counseling: whcs.uci.edu

We look forward to a fantastic academic year filled with scholarly achievements and community spirit. I hope to see many of you on campus throughout the year.

Sincerely,

Dr. Rameen Talesh
Associate Vice Chancellor, Student Life & Leadership
Dean of Students
UCI Alumni Class of 1989