UC Riverside welcomed 26,000 new and returning students and kicked off the fall quarter with a variety of Welcome Week activities.

Students began moving to campus housing on Sept. 24 with the first day of instruction starting Sept. 28. Campus departments and groups hosted a variety of fun and informative events to help them discover new resources and explore the campus. Students had a chance to enjoy music and fun with the annual Block Party hosted by the Associated Students Program Board over the weekend.

Check out a photo gallery from the first day of instruction below.