UCSF Alumni Weekend is an annual celebration that brings together alumni from all schools and programs to reconnect, network, and engage with the UCSF community through a variety of activities, educational talks, and receptions.

Thursday, April 23 – Saturday, April 25, 2026.

Most events will be held in the William J. Rutter Center at UCSF Mission Bay campus (1675 Owens St, San Francisco, CA 94158).

There will be three events located off-site:

• Exploratorium After Dark: A GOLD Celebration
  Exploratorium (Pier 15 Embarcadero at Green St in San Francisco, CA 94111)
  Thursday, April 23, 2026
  6:30 – 9 p.m.

• UCSF at the San Francisco Giants Game – An Evening of Community and Baseball
  Oracle Park (24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco, CA 94107)
  Friday, April 24, 2026
  6 – 9 p.m.

• Milestones Reunion Gathering for classes of 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006, and 2011
  STEM Kitchen and Garden (499 Illinois St, San Francisco, CA 94158)
  Saturday, April 25, 2026
  6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

All room locations are listed on the digital schedule of events.

All UCSF alumni, faculty, staff, students, trainees, and their guests are welcome to attend.

This year, we will be celebrating groups of alumni at these special events:

Graduates Of the Last Decade (GOLD) Club
Graduates from 2016 – 2025
Night at the Exploratorium
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
The Exploratorium, San Francisco

Half-Century Club
Graduates from 1976 and earlier
Half-Century Club Reunion Luncheon
Friday, April 24, 2026
Time: 12 – 1:30 p.m.
Fisher Banquet Hall, William J. Rutter Center

Milestones Reunion
Graduates with class year ending in ’1 or ’6 (i.e., 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006, and 2011)
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
STEM Kitchen

There is a hotel block from Thursday, April 23 – Sunday, April 25 at the Luma Hotel. The rate is $219 per night before taxes and fees.

Luma Hotel
For hotel block link, use “UCSF Alumni Weekend 2026 (Group Code: 7521086)”
Mission Bay
0.75 miles away
100 Channel Street
(415) 266-9999

If calling to reserve, please press 1 to contact the reservations team. There might be a brief hold until an agent becomes available, who will then request a credit card to process the reservation.

Shuttle service from the hotel to UCSF Mission Bay campus will be available on Friday and Saturday.

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

Absolutely! Reunion giving is a meaningful way to celebrate your connection to UCSF. Make a gift online or stop by the giving table during Alumni Weekend.

We welcome alumni volunteers for reunion outreach. Email us at reunion@ucsf.edu to get started.

Register online or by calling 415-502-3422.

Early registration is recommended as space is limited for some events.

Please note: The last day to register is Wednesday, April 9, 2026 at noon Pacific time.

Alumni Weekend now includes a registration fee to support attendance, commitment, and program planning. This approach aligns with best practices across alumni events and helps ensure a vibrant weekend centered on connection, learning, and shared alumni pride.

A few events include an additional fee. Please refer to the digital schedule of events for specific pricing.

April 9, 2026, at noon Pacific time is the last day to change your event registration or request a refund.

We encourage advance registration, but on-site registration will be available for select events, pending capacity.

Visit Who’s Coming to find a list* of registrants.

*Only registrants who choose to opt in will appear.

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.

UCSF has reserved a suite on the Club Level at Oracle Park for the SF Giants vs. Miami Marlins game on Friday, April 24, 2026. The game begins at 7:15 p.m., and attendees may access the space starting at 6 p.m.

Reservations and Tickets

Reservations can be made through Alumni Weekend registration. Primary registrants can purchase a maximum of two tickets, with the second ticket holder registered as a guest during the primary registration process (a placeholder name is acceptable). Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Ticket Delivery Options

Registrants must select one of the following methods to receive their tickets:

• Email Delivery

  One week prior to the event, you will receive an email with instructions to access your tickets via the MLB Ballpark app.
  The email will be sent to the email address listed on the registration.

• Will Call

  Tickets may also be picked up at the Will Call window on the day of the game.

Cal Night

Cal Night will take place during this game. If you would like to receive a Cal hat for $15, please be sure to add this option during registration.

Transportation

Shuttle service to Oracle Park will be available from the William J. Rutter Center at UCSF Mission Bay campus and the Luma Hotel. The shuttle schedule will be shared closer to the event date.

UCSF is committed to accessibility for all guests. Please indicate any accommodation needs when registering or contact us at reunion@ucsf.edu for assistance.

Yes, meals offered at official events will include vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Please indicate dietary restrictions during registration.

William J. Rutter Center
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.

Friday, April 24, from 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 25, from 10:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

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.