Why Join?
IT'S NOT THE TESTS YOU'LL REMEMBER
JOIN UCRC FOR…
JOIN UCRC FOR…
Tradition
Victory Cannon
- Enjoy a one-of-a-kind view of Memorial Stadium from the platform
- Fire the cannon after every score and victory by Cal
- A Cal tradition since the early 1900s! (WE INVENTED THEM!)
- Create entertaining stunts seen by 72,000 people
- 12,500 cards + 2,500 students = 1 memorable show EVERY WEEK!
- Get up close to the field action with Football players, Cal Band, and Oski while waving the best known symbol of Cal
- Lead the team onto the field during the pregame run-out
- Guard this beloved symbol of Cal, keeping it bright gold!
- Access to a Berkeley landmark that overlooks the entire Bay Area
Community
Social Gatherings
- Meet new people during Welcome Week activities including: Capture the Axe, Ice Cream Social, Big C Hike, Scavenger Hunt, and much, much more throughout the year!
- Celebrate the successes of Cal with new-found friends after Home Games
- Join with service groups such as The Berkeley Project, CalGreeks, and many others to clean up beaches, raise money to donate to great causes, all while having fun with friends!
- Meet people with the same interests and passion for Cal
- Spend time creating lifelong bonds with a diverse group of students from all across the world!
- Find your home away from home!
Spirit
Rallies
- Noon Rallies on Sproul Plaza with Cal Band, Dance Team, and Oski before every home game
- Homecoming Rally featuring 142 years of Alumni and Cal Traditions
- Bonfire Rally with the Largest Legal Bonfire West of the Mississippi
- Pajamarino Rally a revived tradition that gets students out on Memorial Glade in their Pajamas and features a musical guest!
- Last year featured Matt Costa!
- Aka CHEERING!!
- Have the opportunity to learn all the Cal Songs
- Front Row seats to Football and Basketball
- Cheer on all 27 Varsity Sports including Club Sports like Ice Hockey and Lacrosse
Event Planning
Homecoming, Big Game, and Charter Weeks
- Plan Cal's three biggest Spirit Weeks
- Create flyers, decorate the campus with lights, and MORE
- Celebrate the University's History, Rivalry and Birthday like never before