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UC Riverside is a tapestry of trailblazers — from first-generation students to globally recognized researchers — working together to accelerate bold solutions and transform lives.
Ranked No. 1 in the nation for social mobility and in the top 1.3% of universities worldwide, UCR has created a new model for what a great public research university can help you achieve!
Admission Resources
Plan your next steps with dates and deadlines, academic requirements, financial aid, and more.
Madison Jenkins
Class of ’26, Creative Writing
🇺🇸 From Texas
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Important Dates and Deadlines
First Years
April 21-25
Highlander Week Live: UCR's virtual open house for admitted first-years and their families!
First Years
May 1
Deadline for admitted students to say “YES” to UCR. Submit the Statement of Intent to Register (SIR).
Transfers
May 3
Highlander Day open house for admitted students and their families. Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Pacific (Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m.)
First Years & Transfers
May 10
Housing deadline to receive a guaranteed space and get priority access to the room self-selection process.
Transfers
June 1
Deadline for admitted students to say “YES” to UCR. Submit the Statement of Intent to Register (SIR).
First Years & Transfers
Still Available
While the priority deadline has passed, you can still submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application (CADAA) to apply for financial aid. UCR school code: 001316
Fall in Love With UC Riverside
UCR is proud to be home to bold and brilliant Highlanders from around the world. See where they live, learn, and thrive here in the heart of Southern California.
Alvin Chan
Class of ’19, Biology
Class of ’23, Doctor of Medicine from UCR’s School of Medicine
First-Generation Student
Employer: UCSF Department of Anesthesiology
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