University of California, Irvine

The layout of the core campus resembles a rough circle with its center being Aldrich Park initially known as Central Park, lined up by the Ring Mall and buildings surrounding the road. To further emphasize the layout, academic units are positioned relative to the center, wherein undergraduate schools are closer to the center than the graduate schools.

The campus is very green: Aldrich Park is planted with over 11,120 trees and there are over 24,000 trees on the entire campus including 33 species of eucalyptus. Ring Mall is the main pedestrian road used by students and faculty to travel around the core campus. 

The road measures up to a perfect mile and completely encircles Aldrich Park. Most schools and libraries are lined up by this road with each of these schools having their own central plaza which also connects to the Aldrich Park.

Other areas of the university outside of the core campus such as the School of Arts are connected by four pedestrian bridges. Beyond the core campus and the bridges, the layout of the campus is more suburban.

An underground network of tunnels runs between many of the major buildings on campus and the Central Plant, with the major trunk passage located beneath Ring Mall. Smaller tunnels branch off from this main passage to reach individual buildings, carrying electrical and air-conditioning utilities from the Central Plant. These tunnels have been the subject of much campus lore, the most popular story being that the tunnels were constructed to facilitate the safe evacuation of faculty in the event of a student riot.

In 2015, Sierra Magazine ranked UCI the 1st in its "Coolest Schools" in America list for campus sustainability and climate change efforts.

With over 650 student clubs and organizations on campus, students can readily find friends who share their interests whether academic, multicultural, political, religious, service, social, or athletic. Campus activities throughout the year include cultural nights, arts performances, and live music at Anteater Plaza—special events such as Summerlands, Wayzgoose, Shocktoberfest, and Earth Day are held yearly.

ASUCI, the university's undergraduate student government, traditionally organizes a world record attempt by the university at the beginning of each academic year.

UC Irvine has a number of residential options for students interested in living on campus. Part of UCI's long-range development plan involves expanding on-campus housing to accommodate 50% of all UCI students.

UCI off-campus housing options vary, based on a student's preferred living arrangements and budget. However, a common denominator for off-campus apartment housing in Irvine, as well as nearby Newport Beach, Tustin, and Costa Mesa is the fact that most accommodations are maintained by The Irvine Company.

The Career Center offers career classes and career groups for students to engage in career exploration and planning alongside their peers. Besides, it is responsible for helping students in choosing their major, organizing career fairs and other events aimed at students career development.

According to 2016 employment summary, at least 85% of graduates are employed.