UC Irvine Giving Day 2025

UC Irvine’s Giving Day provides crucial support for ICS undergraduate and graduate students and their amazing cutting-edge research, and investment in the future workforce. ICS is filled with entrepreneurs, innovators, future professors and researchers who are dedicated to making the world a better, safer place – just like you.

Whether you contribute to one of our named funds supporting a specific area close to you, or give to the ICS Dean’s Excellence Fund, you will be making a significant impact on ICS and the lives of our students. More importantly, you will be investing in the future by allowing important research to continue in the areas of AI, bioinformatics, cybersecurity, data science and software engineering, to name just a few of the school’s key research priorities.

With your help, ICS students can and will remain at the forefront of computer science, informatics and statistics, ensuring no student is left behind. Here are a couple of opportunities to make an impact:

Priority 1: ICS Student Lab Renovation
For decades, the ICS Student Lab has been a central gathering place where students study, collaborate, and build community. The school is seeking your support to modernize the lab by upgrading desks, seating, and flexible group study areas. These enhancements will create a more comfortable, collaborative, and technology-enabled environment that reflects the excellence of ICS and supports both current students and generations to come.

Priority 2: Student Activities Support
Join us in supporting the 15 ICS student clubs and invest in student success and leadership! Your generosity strengthens community through mentorship and student-led events, while advancing career readiness with mock interviews, industry speakers, and professional workshops. Funding also enables participation in hackathons, competitions, and community service—providing real-world experience that prepares ICS students to lead and make meaningful impact.

Priority 3: General Support
The ICS Dean’s Excellence Fund provides flexible support for the school’s highest priorities — from student scholarships and research to innovative programs and accessible classrooms and labs. Your investment ensures ICS can respond quickly to emerging needs while expanding hands-on access to tools and assistive technologies that empower every student to thrive.