Frequently Asked Questions

 

  • With the exception of activities listed below, Alumni Weekend events from April 25-26 will be held in the William J. Rutter Center at 1675 Owens Street in San Francisco on the UCSF Mission Bay campus.

    • UCSF at the San Francisco Giants Game
      Oracle Park at 24 Willie Mays Plaza in San Francisco
      Friday, April 25, 2025 from 6-9 p.m.

    • Food Truck Social
      Parklab Gardens at 1379 4th Street in San Francisco
      Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 1-3 p.m.

    Please refer to the digital program schedule for room locations.

  • UCSF has secured a box on the club level of Oracle Stadium for the SF Giants vs the Texas Rangers baseball game on Friday, April 25, 2025. The game will begin at 7:15 p.m., but attendees will be able to access the space starting at 6 p.m.

    Primary registrants can purchase a maximum of two tickets. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis with a waitlist activated once the limited supply is sold out.

    Registrants must also indicate which of two ways to obtain their tickets:

    • Receive an email* one week prior to the game. Please follow the instructions in the email to access your tickets through the MLB Ballpark app.

                      *The email address will be the same one used for registration.

    • Pick up at the Will Call window the day of the game.

    Shuttles to Oracle Park from William J. Rutter Center and the Luma Hotel will be available (schedule forthcoming).

  • Register online or by calling 415-502-3422.

    Please note the last day to register is Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at noon Pacific time.

  • April 9, 2025 at noon Pacific time is the last day to change your event registration or request a refund.

  • UCSF is committed to making its facilities, activities, and events accessible. If you have questions about physical access or would like to request special accommodations, please email reunion@ucsf.edu by Wednesday, April 9.

  • A list of registrants* can be found on the Who’s Coming webpage.

    *Names appear upon request.

  • We are thrilled to celebrate your milestone reunions (class years ending in 5 or 0) in person at UCSF’s Mission Bay campus on April 25-26!

    This year, Alumni Weekend includes the Half-Century Club Luncheon, Food Truck Social, and All-UCSF Reception. These gatherings are designed to foster meaningful interactions with your classmates while celebrating the larger UCSF alumni community.

    If you would like to volunteer or help encourage your classmates to attend, we are here to support you! Whether you're planning to reconnect at Alumni Weekend or considering an additional class-specific gathering, we can provide class lists and other assistance as it relates to the Alumni Weekend experience.

    To get started, please send an email to alumni@ucsf.edu

  • To make a gift in honor of your reunion milestone or Alumni Weekend, please visit alumni.ucsf.edu/reunion-giving.

  • All Alumni Weekend events will be in person at UCSF Mission Bay campus as virtual attendance is not being offered this year. There is also no livestream option; however, the Opening Session and UCSF Talks will be recorded and posted in the Videos section on this website when available.

  • Luma Hotel
    Mission Bay
    0.75 miles away
    100 Channel Street
    (415) 266-9999

    There is a hotel block from Thursday, April 24 – Sunday, April 27 at Luma Hotel. The rate is $209 per night before taxes and fees, and there are several ways* to make your reservation:

    1. Book online directly at UCSF / UDAR Booking Link

    2. Apply the Group ID/Rate Code 5017749 on the hotel website to receive the discount.

    3. Call and press 1 to contact the hotel’s reservations team who will ask for a credit card to process your request.

    *Please note that using the booking link might be faster than calling and waiting for an agent to become available.

    Shuttle service from Luma Hotel to UCSF Mission Bay campus will also be available on Friday and Saturday.

  • Other hotel recommendations include the below:

    Hyatt Place San Francisco/Downtown
    Near Mission Bay - Across from Oracle Park
    1 mile away
    701 3rd Street
    (415) 767-2000

    Hotel Via
    Near Mission Bay - Across from Oracle Park
    1.2 miles away
    138 King Street
    (415) 200-4977

    InterContinental San Francisco
    SoMa
    1.5 miles away
    888 Howard Street
    (866) 781-2364
    For the UCSF rate, enter “UCSF” in the Corporate ID field.

    The Westin St. Francis San Francisco
    Union Square
    2 miles away
    335 Powell Street
    (415) 397-7000

    Omni San Francisco Hotel
    Financial District
    2.2 miles away
    500 California Street
    (415) 677-9494

    Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
    The Embarcadero
    2.5 miles away
    424 Clay Street
    (415) 392-7400
    For the UCSF rate, enter “UCSF” in the Special Rates and Company Codes field.

    Hyatt Regency San Francisco
    The Embarcadero
    2.5 miles away
    5 Embarcadero Center
    (415) 788-1234

  • William J. Rutter Center at UCSF Mission Bay campus
    1675 Owens Street
    San Francisco, CA 94158


    Parking 

    Parking validation (i.e., complimentary parking) will be available at the garages listed below. Links to register your car will also be emailed to the primary registrant two days prior to the event.

    • UCSF Community Center Garage, 1625 Owens Street

    • UCSF Third Street Garage, 1650 Third Street

    Public Transportation 

    • MUNI

    The Muni Metro T-Sunnydale line picks up at the Caltrain station at 4th and King streets as well as the BART Powell Street station. Stop name: UCSF Mission Bay on 3rd Street opposite the campus. For Muni information, visit SFMTA.

    • UCSF SHUTTLE FROM BART (weekdays only)

    Disembark at the 16th Street Mission BART station. For Bay Area Rapid Transit information, visit BART.

    Pick up the Red Line UCSF shuttle on the northeast corner of the intersection. The shuttle runs only on weekdays every 15 minutes and brings you to 1651 4th St. in front of the Weill Neurosciences Building (second stop). For more information, visit UCSF Transportation.

  • The check-in desk for Alumni Weekend is at the entrance of the William J. Rutter Center on 1675 Owens Street.

  • Alumni Weekend is dedicated to celebrating the strength and legacy of our shared community by bringing alumni together to connect, reflect, and engage with UCSF’s mission. To create a more intentional focus on professional education, the Dentistry Alumni Association’s Scientific Session has transitioned to a standalone event*. This allows Alumni Weekend to spotlight dynamic programming that represents all schools and programs and highlights UCSF’s impact on research, education, and health care.

    For dental alumni seeking continuing education credits, the UCSF School of Dentistry’s Continuing Education office offers a variety of courses to meet licensure requirements; explore the current options here.

    We invite you to embrace the opportunities at Alumni Weekend to celebrate your connection to UCSF, and we’re here to support your ongoing professional and personal growth. If you have additional questions or suggestions, we welcome your feedback!

    *In Fall 2024, we hosted the Scientific Session independently to provide a focused, tailored space for dental alumni to engage in high-quality continuing education. We’re exploring options for future iterations to continue this valued tradition.

  • Dress is casual, and layers are recommended as rooms may vary in temperature. Please check the weather prior to Alumni Weekend as April temperatures vary.

  • Yes, coat check will be near the check-in area.

  • The UCSF Campus Store will have a pop-up shop of select items near the check-in area, but you can visit its online shop to make purchases from the full collection today!

  • Please email reunion@ucsf.edu or call (415) 502-3422.

    You can also visit alumni.ucsf.edu to discover more events and opportunities to connect with UCSF alumni.