Save the date for Rady Return 2026 —Join us for a weekend celebrating the entire Rady alumni community, featuring a special Reunion Celebration honoring the Classes of 2006, 2011, 2016, and 2021—including our first-ever 20-year reunion.
Why “The Rady Return”
R‑A‑D‑Y: Looking Back, Moving Forward
Every Rady Return is built around four ideas — the same ones that will show up across this weekend’s events, stories, and conversations.
Remember
Nostalgia & Connection
Stories, throwbacks, and “Then & Now” moments with classmates and faculty.
Achieve
Career ROI
Celebrating career milestones, founders, and executives from every class.
Discover
Network & Opportunity
Showcasing the Rady network and new ways to connect before the weekend even starts.
Your Rady Future
School Momentum
What’s next for Rady — and the students carrying the momentum forward.
Weekend Schedule
More details and invitation to follow.
Friday
November 6
Friday evening
Kriegler Lecture
Open to the publicMore details to come.
Saturday
November 7
5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Reunion Celebration Reception & Dinner
Reunion classes only (2006, 2011, 2016, 2021)San Diego, CA
Sunday
November 8
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Alumni Family Picnic
Open to all alumniLa Jolla, CA
We look forward to celebrating with you!
Get Involved
Get updates on the reunion and more via the Rady Network.
Looking Back at 2025
Thank you to all the alumni who came out to celebrate the classes of 2010, 2015, and 2020!
Plan Your Visit
Traveling to campus for Rady Return? Here’s what you need to know.
Bartell Hotels is UC San Diego’s official host hotel. Choose from one of their eight distinguished properties, including Sheraton La Jolla, just a short driving distance to campus. All Bartell Hotels gladly extend a 15% discount off their best available room rate to UC San Diego alumni.
Book Your StayOr call 800.345.9995 and mention that you are affiliated with UC San Diego.
Questions? Email alumniadmin@rady.ucsd.edu
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