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Triton Alumni and Welcome Center Grand Opening

This year marks a defining moment for UC San Diego as we welcome alumni back to campus for Homecoming 2026 (Nov. 5-8) to visit your new home — the first-ever Triton Alumni and Welcome Center. Over a decade in the making, this long-awaited space will bring Tritons of every generation together.

Join us for this historic moment!

November 5-8, 2026

A new era of Homecoming begins.

Enjoy signature traditions alongside new experiences and surprise moments for alumni. This year’s celebration unites the Triton community in honor of this historic moment for UC San Diego. Together. Tritons. Always.
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Virtual Time Capsule

Add your story to a shared collection of alumni memories and photos, showcased at the Triton Alumni and Welcome Center Grand Opening. Share your favorite campus memory.

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9500 Gilman Drive Block Party

Experience a two-day campus celebration featuring live music, cultural performances, alumni-owned businesses, Triton giveaways and a special evening experience.
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Illustrious Alumni Awards

Experience an unforgettable evening at the new Joan and Irwin Jacobs Celebration Hall as we celebrate illustrious alumni whose legacy inspires Triton pride and connection.
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Triton Bash

Kick off game day with an exclusive alumni gathering — complete with delicious food, drinks and spirited activities to get you game-ready before tip-off.
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Tritons Basketball

Feel the energy at LionTree Arena during Homecoming weekend as the men’s basketball team takes the court for another historic season.
Rendering of the Triton Alumni and Welcome Center courtyard

Triton Center Tours

Get an inside look at the all-new Triton Center, a transformative hub at the heart of campus, designed to inspire connection, discovery and community at UC San Diego.

Take our quick Homecoming poll.

Message from leadership

"There’s no better time than Homecoming to open our doors to all. This year, as Tritons come back to campus, for the first time they’ll have a place to truly call their own — a home for connection, celebration and lifelong belonging."

Shara Freeman Hoefel

Shara Freeman Hoefel

Assistant Vice Chancellor, Alumni Relations

Welcoming Tritons past, present and future.

At the center of campus, our very first Triton Alumni and Welcome Center will feature amenities for graduates and those just beginning their UC San Diego journeys, with dedicated rooms for socializing and gathering, exhibition space to share our campus’s distinctive history, and a welcome center for introducing prospective Tritons and visitors to campus.

Learn about the center

Rendering of circular alumni center building

Make your mark.

Be among the first to be recognized on the digital donor wall in the Triton Alumni and Welcome Center lobby. Your gift helps bring this space to life while creating a lasting impact on the university you love.

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Plan your visit.

Rediscover your campus and stay for the weekend. We’ve got you covered with hotel discounts and a variety of transportation options.

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Your gift to UC San Diego empowers our students to launch their futures and our dedicated creators and explorers to set tomorrow in motion.

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