Orange County Alumni Chapter

Welcome to the Orange County Alumni Chapter!

WHO WE ARE: Did you know that almost half of our Anteater alumni population remains in Orange County?! Our chapter is dedicated to fostering connection and community in UC Irvine's hometown. We want all Anteaters to know that there is a family waiting for them after they graduate right here in their backyard. We make sure to host a variety of engagements ranging from fireside chats to holiday parties to appeal to all Anteaters. Keep an eye out for our upcoming Beach Party!

UC Irvine students and alumni smiling and posing for a picture at the Orange County Alumni Chapter Beach PartyAnteaters showed up for the annual Orange County Alumni Chapter Beach Party! Keep an eye out for the 2026 invitation!

 WHY SUPPORT CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIPS: A gift to a chapter scholarship fund will directly impact and support the students' financial needs and also mean more opportunities for our students to positively affect our local and global communities! Since 2018, the Orange County Alumni Chapter has raised over $10,000 and awarded 19 Anteaters!

Hear what our 2025 scholarship recipient, Ashna Dahiya had to say!

Quote from 2025 Orange County Alumni Chapter Scholarship Recipient, Ashna Dahiya, “No matter the size, every contribution can change the course of a student’s academic journey and encourages us to stay ambitious. Your donations allow the next generation of Anteaters to thrive amid the financial burdens of college. This generosity not only shapes our future but also motivates us to give back to others and stay a part of a powerful community that lasts years beyond graduation.”

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Orange County Alumni Chapter Donor Map
Rank State Gifts
1 CA 1
2 AA 0
2 AE 0
Leaderboard
Alumni Association Chapter Scholarship Most Donors Competition
The three UC Irvine Alumni Association chapters with the most donors to their chapter scholarship fund will receive a share of $1,500 in bonus funds for their chapter scholarships!
Rank Prize Chapter Donors
1 $750 Filipino American Alumni Chapter 13
2 $500 Dance Alumni Chapter 3
3 $250 Armenian American Alumni Chapter 2
4 Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) Alumni Chapter 2
5 Orange County Alumni Chapter 1
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Alumni Association Chapter Dollars Raised Competition
Thanks to a generous commitment from the UC Irvine Alumni Association Board, the top two alumni chapters who have the largest GROWTH in dollars raised over last year's Giving Day will share a prize of $1,000!
Rank Prize Chapter % +/- Goal
1 $500 Filipino American Alumni Chapter -50.52% $2,145.00
goal: $4,335.00
2 $500 Orange County Alumni Chapter -88.17% $100.00
goal: $845.00
3 Engineering Alumni Society -89.50% $50.00
goal: $476.00
4 Dance Alumni Chapter -91.84% $175.00
goal: $2,145.00
5 Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) Alumni Chapter -93.55% $50.00
goal: $775.00
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Elsa and Nick Yocca First-Generation Fellowships Challenge
$1,500
Elsa and Nick Yocca First-Generation Fellowships Challenge
Your contribution to any of the chapter scholarship funds not only helps deserving students but also unlocks a wonderful gift for first-generation graduate student fellowships. When 150 total gifts are made to participating UCIAA Chapter Scholarship funds, a donation of $1,500 from Elsa and Nick Yocca will be unlocked to support first-generation graduate division students. Join us in making a difference today!
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Early Bird Challenge
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Early Bird Challenge
Donors will be chosen at random to unlock an additional $500 for the school, program or cause supported during the Giving Day Early Access Period (ends 11:59 P.M. on April 27)!
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VIA Early Bird Challenge
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VIA Early Bird Challenge
A special twist on our early bird challenge, and exclusive to previous Giving Day supporters! Select gifts made by previous Giving Day donors will receive $1,000 in bonus funds to the school, program or cause supported. Gifts made by previous Giving Day supporters by 11:59 P.M. on April 27 are eligible!
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1965 Challenge
$1,965
1965 Challenge
In celebration of UC Irvine's founding, the 1,965th gift will receive $1,965 in matching funds for the school, program or cause supported!
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