I'm Going to College (K-8)

Tours are on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to accommodate the availability of the U of R students. Groups need to be on campus by 9:45 a.m.

• A student guided two-mile walk (uphill and downhill) to the academic buildings, student center, library, and dining facilities. Additional locations available upon request.
• Q&A/Round Robin session with U of R students about:
• Academics
• Admissions and Financial Aid
• Athletics
• Greek Life
• Residence Life
• Student Life

Volunteers are University of Redlands students; they provide engaging insights into the tour, adding their experiences at the University of Redlands. Volunteers will also adhere to providing respectful and fun activities for the students and chaperone visitors. ALL volunteers will represent the University of Redlands in the university colors and our Community Principles.

Developed by the interns in the Office for Inclusion & Community, the student volunteers will be following these community principles:

• Be Kind.
• Integrity.
• Speak up.
• Collaborative.
• Accountability.
• Exemplary Execution.
• Living on Common Ground.

Please Note: The tour contact and phone number will be provided via email 24 hours before your arrival to the University of Redlands. For immediate assistance, you may contact the Office for Inclusion & Community Associate Director at 909-748-8468 or email address.

During the IGTC campus tour, there should be one school staff member, volunteer, or chaperone for every ten students. It is recommended that each school wear their school t-shirts to help IGTC volunteers easily identify them. Since the tour involves a lot of walking, comfortable shoes are highly encouraged.

The tour is an interactive experience designed to give students a deeper understanding of what it means to attend a university and pursue higher education. Students are expected to actively participate, maintain respectful behavior, follow safety guidelines, and conduct themselves positively in both indoor and outdoor campus settings.

The COI must be emailed to igtc@redlands.edu by the Monday before your Friday tour.

We offer an all-you-care-to-eat dining experience at Harvest Table, also called the Table at the Irvine Commons (Commons). The menu is diverse and includes some of the finest ingredients available in southern California. The current cost for this experience is $18.33.

*Prices change every academic year and will updated annually.

What is available to the visitors during the lunch hour will or may include:

• A full salad bar, yogurt bar, fruitas and house-made aqua frescas
• Dedicated vegetarian and vegan station called Plant Power
• Fresh baked goods are available every day from the in-house pastry chefs
• Three different stations:
• Street Grill which is like a food truck, with sandwiches and lots of handheld favorites: burgers, burritos, quesadillas, tacos, or chicken sandwiches
• Sauté station is a made to order omelets in the mornings, then lunch and dinner could be a variety of pastas, stir fry’s, and more.
• Allgood station, where all your familiar favorite entrees are served. Everything at this station is made with ingredients that do not contain the top nine most common allergens – milk, eggs, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, fish or soy and sesame – so you can eat confidently if you have any allergies or sensitivities.
• Plaza station there are made to order sandwiches and the Pizza Oven station. It’s not just pizza but baked pastas and our chef’s special creations.

Menus are available online at University of Redlands Dining. Menu options are available several days in advance, with all the corresponding nutritional info, as well as a list of the local farms and partners that provided the ingredients.

At registration, you’ll indicate whether your group will dine at the Table or bring a sack lunch. If dining at the Table, you may pay as a group or individually. We accept school checks, cash, or credit cards.

For groups of 50 or more, payment must be made by credit card or group check. Ensure you have the card details ready when making a reservation. A check payable to Harvest Table can be mailed 14 business days before your visit, or brought with you on the day of your visit. Entry into the Table will be permitted once payment is received.

Where do I mail the check for the group lunch?
Mail to:
1259 E. Colton Avenue
Redlands, CA 92374
Attn: Harvest Table
Or call to pay by card: 909.748.8955

Individual Payment Option for Lunch at the Table
Please contact Harvest Table for any further inquiries:
Email: tapanes-kristin@harvesttableculinary.com
Phone: 909.748.8955

• Be patient and respectful of others in line

• Take only a small amount of food initially, as it’s all-you-care-to-eat, and you can return for more

• Clean up your table after eating

• Dispose of plates/dishware/trash properly (recyclables, compost, and landfill should be separated)

• No running or taking food to-go

• All food scraps must go into compost bins for local farm use

At 11:30 am, students and chaperones should line up quietly in front of the Commons. A designated area will be available for all visitors to sit and dine. It's important to arrive on time to ensure that visitors are seated before the lunch rush at 12 pm. Visitors may bring their own packed lunches and snacks to eat at a campus location. Note that outside food is not permitted inside the Commons Dining Hall (The Table).

Please Note: Arrangements for students to visit and purchase items from the University must be confirmed by the Monday before your Friday visit.

Photos: Group photos featuring K-8 students are not permitted to be taken by any University of Redlands representative.