Where is Homecoming taking place?
Homecoming 2025 will take place on campus. The University of California, Riverside address is 900 University Ave, Riverside, CA 92521. The campus map can help you find your way to Homecoming events. The main Homecoming concert event will take place on HUB Lawn, adjacent to the Bell Tower, HUB, and Watkins Hall.

Where can I park?

General Parking
General parking will be complimentary with vehicle registration in Lots 6, 24, and 30. Lots are no more than a five-or ten-minute walk to the Bell Tower. Please do not park in reserved, service, or disabled spaces without an appropriate permit.

Accessible Parking
Anyone with a placard may park in any disabled space on campus. Click here for a map of where ADA/accessible parking is available. For more information, please refer to our transportation services website regarding accessibility. 

Please check the campus map for parking lot locations and walking routes to event locations. Directional signage will help guide your way.

The confirmation email you received after registering for the concert includes a QR code that will allow you and your guests into the concert venue. If you are unable to find your confirmation email, a reminder email prior to November 8 and a day of email will be sent to your email address that will include the QR code. Have this ready to scan for quick access into the venue.

What can I bring in?
All bags will undergo a security check upon entrance to the concert venue. Guests may bring empty refillable beverage containers to fill up with water to reduce waste from one-time use cups.

Please note that the following items are prohibited: animals except for service dogs, outside alcohol, glass bottles or containers, umbrellas, coolers, tobacco products, illegal drugs/paraphernalia, and weapons of any kind, including firearms and knives. UC Riverside is a smoke- and tobacco-free environment. Tobacco, e-cigarettes, and vaping are not permitted on university property, including parking lots.

Yes. You will need to register them no matter their age. Each child will count as one of your non-alumni guests.

Please note children under the age of 18 must be with an adult at all times. 

What food options will be available?
Limited dining options will be available, including:

• Inside the concert area, food trucks and a grab-n-go option will be available for purchase. 
• A complimentary water station will be available for all guests in attendance. Guests may bring empty containers to fill up with water to minimize waste from one-time use cups.
• Gold VIP guests will have picnic snack boxes provided for them inside the VIP concert lounge area. 

What lodgings are nearby?

Downtown Riverside offers a variety of options, just a short drive to campus and close to dining, museums, and shops:

• Hyatt Place Riverside/Downtown
• Marriott Riverside at the Convention Center
• Mission Inn Hotel & Spa

What does Scotty want for his birthday?
So kind of you to ask! Scotty's birthday month is November and is asking everyone he knows to make a donation to support students in honor of his birthday. 

The generous support of alumni like you provides the resources needed to foster inspiration, innovation, and inclusiveness for the next generation of Highlanders. Every dollar you give allows the bold hearts and brilliant minds of the Highlander family to continue transforming California and the world in extraordinary ways.

Thanks for helping us celebrate and continue our tradition of providing an excellent education to Highlanders for generations to come!