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DINNERS WITH ANTEATERS

Sharing meals. Sharing stories. Building community.

Connecting students with alumni, staff or faculty for a fun evening of casual networking and advice sharing over a nice warm meal.

Claim Your Seat as a Student

MENTORING IS ON THE MENU

Dinners with Anteaters get students and alumni together for mutually rewarding meals that come with a side of advice.

ENJOY A MEAL

Dinner with Anteaters 2026

November 5, 6 & 7, 2026

Enjoy a free dinner with Anteaters who have been in your shoes. Dinners with Anteaters, organized by the Student Alumni Association, lets you connect with peers and alumni for advice about UC Irvine, careers and life after college.

This annual November event matches students to dinners based on major, interests, or goals. Transportation is provided if needed.

Note: Dinner placement depends on availability and registration time. For details, see our Student Expectations and Frequently Asked Questions.

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Past Dinners

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Group of students at a table sharing a meal with alumni
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SHARE YOUR STORY

Host a Student Dinner
Whether you’ve recently graduated or have decades of experience, your journey can help today’s students imagine what’s possible. Share what you’ve learned with current Anteaters by hosting Dinners with Anteaters. Alumni, staff and faculty are all invited to host!
 
This annual November event lets hosts choose to host on Thursday, Friday or Saturday evening. Hosts provide a complimentary meal at their home or a nearby restaurant (within five miles of UC Irvine). Hosts may also select the number of students they wish to host (a minimum of three students).
 
Don’t want to do it alone? Team up with an Anteater friend and host a dinner together! For more information about hosting a dinner, please review our Host Expectations and Frequently Asked Questions.
 
Host a Student Dinner