The English Institute 82nd Annual Meeting

For more than seven decades, The English Institute has been a major resource for developments in criticism, theory, and scholarship, while honoring traditional fields of interest and modes of literary analysis.

Three institutions will now host The English Institute conference: Yale University (2015, 2018, and 2023), the University of Chicago (2016, 2019, and 2024), and the University of California at Irvine (2017, 2022, and 2025).

The 82nd Annual English Institute meeting, SPECULATIVE, will take place October 17-18, 2025, at the University of California at Irvine.

Travel

If you are planning on flying to UCI, we recommend flying into John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Santa Ana, located just three miles from campus. A taxi or rideshare takes only 10 to 15 minutes and costs around $15 to $25. From the airport, drivers can take MacArthur Boulevard south, turn left on Campus Drive, and follow signs into the UCI campus. Public transportation is also available via OCTA bus routes 76 or 401, taking roughly 30 minutes.

For those flying into Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), the drive to UCI typically takes 60 to 90 minutes. Ubers, Lyfts, or taxis cost between $70 and $120. Drivers should take I-405 South, exit at University Drive, turn left, then turn right on Campus Drive to reach the main campus. Public transportation from LAX involves taking the FlyAway Bus to Union Station, then boarding an Amtrak or Metrolink train to Irvine Station, followed by a local OCTA bus or rideshare to campus—this trip may take approximately 2.5 hours.

From Long Beach Airport (LGB), UCI is about 30 miles away. Rideshares cost around $50 to $80. Drivers should take I-405 South, exit at University Drive, then turn right on Campus Drive to arrive at UCI.

If you are traveling from Ontario International Airport (ONT), you should expect a 60- to 90-minute drive. Ubers and Lyfts will cost between $90 and $130. Driving directions include CA-60 West to CA-57 South, then I-5 South to I-405 South, exiting at University Drive. Public transportation is possible but requires several transfers: a bus to the Ontario-East Metrolink Station, then a train to Irvine Station, and finally a local bus or rideshare to UCI. This route takes approximately 2.5 to 3 hours.

Parking: If you are driving to campus, UCI offers several visitor parking options, including the Student Center Parking Structure (recommended), Anteater Parking Structure, and Mesa Parking Structure, located just south of the Humanities quad, which is the most convenient option. You may purchase hourly or daily parking permits at automated kiosks or use the ParkbyPlate app or ParkMobile. Rates are approximately $2 per hour or $13 for the day. Credit and debit cards are accepted at all kiosks. Additional information, including updates on parking availability and policies, can be found on the UCI Transportation and Distribution Services website. It's a good idea to check a campus map in advance or use Google Maps for walking directions once parked.

Hotels near the conference include

Newport Beach Marriott Bay View

Address: 500 Bayview Cir, Newport Beach, CA 92660

Phone: (949) 854-4500

Estimated Price/Night: $180-250

Website: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/npbst-newport-beach-marriott-bayview/

Hilton Garden Inn Irvine/Orange County Airport

Address: 2381 Morse Ave, Irvine, CA 92614

Phone: (949) 224-3900

Estimated Price/Night: $120–$160

Website: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/jhnocgi-hilton-garden-inn-irvine-orange-county-airport/

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Irvine Spectrum

Address: 14972 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine, CA 92618

Phone: (949) 551-0909

Estimated Price/Night: $100–$130

Website: https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/laquinta/irvine-california/la-quinta-inn-and-suites-irvine-spectrum/overview

Sonesta Irvine

Address: 17941 Von Karman Ave, Irvine, CA 92614

Phone: (949) 863-1999

Estimated Price/Night: $140–$180

Website: https://www.sonesta.com/sonesta-hotels-resorts/ca/irvine/sonesta-irvine

Motel 6 Irvine – Orange County Airport

Address: 1717 E Dyer Rd, Santa Ana, CA 92705

Phone: (714) 541-8250

Estimated Price/Night: $85–$110

Website: https://www.motel6.com/en/home/motels.ca.irvine.1052.html

Americas Best Value Inn Santa Ana/Orange County Airport

Address: 1435 S Bristol St, Santa Ana, CA 92704

Phone: (714) 541-1555

Estimated Price/Night: $70–$95

Website: https://www.americasbestvalueinn.com/hotels/california/santa-ana/americas-best-value-inn-santa-ana-orange-county-airport

Registration

Faculty & Students from Sponsoring Institutions: FREE

Faculty from Non-Sponsoring Institutions: $50

Students & Scholars from Non-Sponsoring Institutions: $20

We request that all conference attendees fill out the online registration form (name, institutional affiliation, email address) as soon as you can, since room capacity is limited.

Membership

For an annual donation of $600, enjoy a waived registration fee for all faculty and students, a listing in all promotional materials, and participation in The English Institute's travel subsidy program, which provides up to $250 toward transportation and lodging costs for one graduate student or one untenured faculty participant.

To become a sponsor, please contact The English Institute at ZW5nbGlzaGluc3RpdHV0ZSB8IHlhbGUgISBlZHU=.

Schedule (TBD)

Questions? Contact The English Institute at ZW5nbGlzaGluc3RpdHV0ZSB8IHlhbGUgISBlZHU= or visit http://englishinstitute.yale.edu for further information.

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