Other Information

ID Cards and Books
  • You will receive a UCI Continuing Education ID card on orientation day. It's made of paper and does not have your picture on it. If you'd like to get a UCI ID card made of plastic with your picture on it, go to The Hill, also known as the UCI Bookstore, next to the Student Center, and pay $10.
  • You may also go to The Hill to purchase books. Their website is www.book.uci.edu.

Parking
  • You have to pay for parking everywhere at UCI. For details about prices and how to buy a permit, go to the UCI parking website: http://www.parking.uci.edu/permits/.
  • Don't park in the Student Health Center parking lot, which is right next to Building CE5. You will get a ticket.
  • Don't park in any space marked "Reserved," "AR," or "Service Vehicles Only." You will get a ticket.
  • Don't park in handicapped parking spaces with a blue sign with a wheelchair symbol. You will get a ticket.
  • Don't park at the shopping center across the street and walk over to campus. You will get a ticket.

Taking the Bus
  • The cost of taking a bus is $2.00 per ride or $5.00 for a day pass.  These fares are purchased when boarding the bus and require exact change. 
  • A 30-day pass is available for $69.00 at the UCI Parking and Transportation office.  (You must show your UCI student ID card when you buy it.)  The 30-day pass allows you an unlimited number of rides for 30 days starting from the first time the pass is used.  
  • Brand new Bus Feature! You can text OCTA to get the latest information on bus routes. First, text OCTAGO with the key word, “bus” along with your stop and route number. Then you will receive three scheduled bus arrival times for that stop. You may also add a time and date to check when the bus will come in the future. For example: bus 3563 71 1100a 120909.    
  • You can also buy your ticket and use your phone as your pass by searching OC Bus Mobile Ticketing in the app store.
  • Some bus schedules that serve UCI are available at the Activities Office in Building CE5. For more bus information, go to: www.octa.net/ebusbook.

UCI Shuttle
  • The Anteater Express can transport you to and from all UCI housing communities, including Park West, all around the UCI Campus, and off-campus to two different shopping centers. Both the Patk West and shopping center shuttles are NOT free. Single rides can be purchased with cash on the shuttle and quarterly shuttle passes can be purchased at the Cashier's Office in Building CE3. For more information on the Shuttle schedules, routes, and prices, please visit www.shuttle.uci.edu or visit the Activities Office in CE5.
  • The Anteater Express also has an app in the app store. Search Anteater Express in the app store on your phone.

Bikes
  • Bikes can be purchased at many stores including Target and WAlmart, or at UCI's monthly reCycle Bike Fair held on the last Wednesday of every month.
  • To prevent theft and make it easier to find your bike if lost or stolen, register your bike online at www.parking.uci.edu/BOTS. You will need to bring your bike to the UCI police department to complete your registration.
  • Please note that you may not ride your bike on UCI's Ring Road Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • For your safety, please read about California's bike laws at http://www.calbike.orgbicycling_in_california_sharing_the_road.

Rental Car Options
  • If you are interested in using a car, we suggest you consider a car rental. We recommend the companies listed below because they accept international driver's license as well as rent cars to people under 25 years old. Please visit the Activities Office for more help and information.

Stop then Go Rent-A-Car
www.stopngorentacar.com
(949) 222-0100

AM-PM Rent-A-Car
www.go4rentacar.com
(949) 222-2227

  • You can also rent a Zipcar. Zipcar allows you to use a car for as little as 30 minutes and up to 7 days. Zipcar is great to use for shopping trips, going out with friends, and even road trips. Zipcar has annual fee of $15 and then costs $9.50/hour to use the car when you need it. There are several Zipcars located on the UCI campus. You will need to apply for a membership online at www.zipcar.com/uci.

Anteater Recreational Center
  • The Anteater Recrational Center (ARC) is a 125,000 square feet complete state-of-the-art sports and fitness facility. The cost is $30 for the 4-Week program. You can register for the ARC in person at the Campus Recreation Services Deskon the 2nd floor of the ARC.

Using the UCI Libraries
  • All UCI Continuing Education students can get a library card to check out books from the UCI libraries. The application form is available at the UCI Continuing Education Student Services Office. After you enroll, you may stop by the office or call (949) 824-5414 to receive the application. Library cards are issued by the UCI Library. You must take your plastic ID card to the library front desk to check out a book from the library.

Smoking
  • No smoking is allowed anywhere at UCI, either indoors or outdoors.

Lost and Found
What should I do if I lose an item?
  1. Check the classroom or location where you lost the item.
  2. If you lost the item during class, ask your teacher.
  3. Go to the Building CE3 and ask if they have received any lost items.
  4. Go to the Police Station located on the corner of East Peltason and Pereira Drive.