Admitted Students

First-Year Students

A MyUCR admissions portal account (My.UCR.EDU) was created for you. An email with your username and instructions for creating a password was sent to the email address provided in your UC Application. If you did not receive an email, contact Undergraduate Admissions at admissions@ucr.edu/ask or (951) 827-3411.

MyUCR FAQs

Check My.UCR.EDU often for personalized information, checklists, provisions of admission, deadlines, test scores, admissions status, and next step reminders! You can also download our Next Steps to Enrollment for First-Year Students checklist.

Step 1: SIR to accept admission by May 1
- Today: Visit My.UCR.EDU to review provisions of admission and submit your Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) by May 1.
- International First-Year Students Only: Check your inbox for an email from UCR regarding your I-20 Form application. Use the link provided in the email to submit your I-20 Form application and upload the necessary documents.
- March: If invited via email, apply to join University Honors.
- May 15: Deadline to submit your SIR.
- On-Going: Once you SIR, view all messages in your new R’Mail account. Once you SIR, you’ll receive a new R'Mail account (a UCR email account) within a couple of days. ALL email correspondences will be sent to your R'Mail account INSTEAD of your personal email address. Be sure to check your account regularly and use it for all university email communications.
Step 2: Apply for financial aid by March 2.
- By March 2: Deadline to submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act (DREAM) Application, and verify that a certified GPA was submitted to the California Student Aid Commission by your community college. UCR school codes: 001316 (FAFSA) and 001316 (DREAM)
- If you have already applied for financial aid, view your award notices at My.UCR.EDU.
Step 3: Take the UC Analytical Writing Placement Exam (AWPE) if needed.

If you didn’t satisfy the UC Entry Level Writing Requirement by April 1, you must take the AWPE. This exam is required of all first-year students, but the results won’t affect your admission status.
Step 4: Secure campus housing by May 10.
Campus housing is first-come, first-served. Once you SIR, submit the housing contract/application and first housing payment by May 10.
- March 1: Housing contracts become available.
- By May 10: Meet housing deadlines for guaranteed housing.
It is not possible to know at this time whether the COVID-19 pandemic will result in changes to operations in student housing and residential life in academic year 2020–21. Consequently, we are not offering a housing guarantee.
Step 5: Submit the Statement of Legal Residence and financial aid.
- By May 15: Submit your Statement of Legal Residence (SLR).
- By June 1: Submit financial aid documents, if applicable.
- Before Orientation: Upload a selfie for your future R’Card identification card.
Step 6: Register for Highlander Orientation (mandatory).
Explore UCR's campus and traditions, talk with academic advisors, schedule classes, learn how to get involved on campus, meet other incoming students, and more. Attending orientation is a provision of UCR admission.
- By June 8: Register for Highlander Orientation for U.S. resident first-year students or international first-year students.
- July or August: Attend one of 11 two-day orientation options for U.S. resident first-year students.
- Late September: Attend the one-week orientation for international first-year students.
Step 7: Submit final admission documents.
- By July 1: Submit official final high school and college transcripts.
  We accept official transcripts electronically (preferred) from the following vendors: Credentials Solutions/eSCRIP-SAFE, eTranscript CA, JST DoD Military Transcripts, National Student Clearinghouse, Parchment Exchange, SCOIR, Scribe On-Line, Slate.org, SPEEDE or by mail:
  
  UC Riverside Undergraduate Admissions
  900 University Avenue
  3106 Student Services Building
  Riverside, CA 92521-0119
- By July 15: Submit official test scores. International students also need to submit supporting documents in order receive the I-20 Form application, which is required to obtain an F-1 student visa.
- By July 17: Submit Health Requirements Form (required).
Step 8: Get ready for an exciting fall quarter!
- Late September: Fall quarter begins.
- View the academic calendar for first/last days of class, final exam schedules, holiday breaks, and more!

Fall Transfers

A MyUCR admissions portal account (My.UCR.EDU) was created for you. An email with your username and instructions for creating a password was sent to the email address provided in your UC Application. If you did not receive an email, contact Undergraduate Admissions at admissions@ucr.edu/ask or (951) 827-3411.

Check My.UCR.EDU often for personalized information, checklists, provisions of admission, deadlines, test scores, admissions status, and next step reminders! You can also download our Next Steps to Enrollment for Transfer Students checklist.

Step 1: SIR to accept admission by June 1.
- Today: Visit My.UCR.EDU to review Provisions of Admission and submit your Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) by June 1.
- International Freshmen Only: Check your inbox for an email from UCR regarding your I-20 Form application. Use the link provided in the email to submit your I-20 Form application and upload the necessary documents.
- On-Going: View all UCR messages via your R’Mail account. Once you SIR, you’ll receive a new R’Mail account (a UCR email account). All UCR messages will be sent to this account.
- Register for the Highlander Days open house for prospective and admitted transfer students and their families.
Step 2: Secure housing as soon as possible.
- Transfer students who have already submitted their SIRs are eligible to apply for Campus Apartments.
- March 1: Housing contracts become available.
- ASAP: Meet Housing deadlines.
- Off-campus housing is also available.
It is not possible to know at this time whether the COVID-19 pandemic will result in changes to operations in student housing and residential life in academic year 2020–21. Consequently, we are not offering a housing guarantee.
Step 3: Apply for financial aid by March 2.
- By March 2: Deadline to submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act (DREAM) Application, and verify that a certified GPA was submitted to the California Student Aid Commission by your community college. UCR school codes: 001316 (FAFSA) and 001316 (DREAM)
- If you have already applied for financial aid, view your award notices at My.UCR.EDU.
Step 4: Join us for Highlander Week Live (May 11–15) and apply for honors.
- May 6–7: Join us for the Highlander Days open house for prospective and admitted transfer students and their families. Enjoy live webinar presentations from Undergraduate Admissions, UCR colleges, Financial Aid, Housing, and more. Plus, ask questions via live chat!
- May: If invited via email, apply to join University Honors.
- June 1: Deadline to submit your SIR.
Step 5: Submit final admission documents by June 1 and attend orientation.
- By June 1: Submit financial aid documents to UCR.
- By June 15: Submit Statement of Legal Residence (SLR).
- By July 1: Submit official, final college transcripts.
- By July 15: Submit official test scores for the AP/IB exam.
- By July 17: Submit the Health Requirements Form (required).
Step 6: Register for orientation (mandatory) by Aug. 1 and upload a selfie.
- By Aug. 1: Register for the mandatory, one-day Highlander Orientation for U.S. resident transfer students or international transfer students.
- Before Orientation: Upload a selfie for your future R’Card identification card.
Step 7: Attend orientation and pay fall fee.
- Early-September: Attend Highlander Orientation for Transfers.
- Sept. 15: Turn in summer transcripts and pay the fall fee.
Step 8: Get ready for an exciting fall quarter!
- Late September: Fall quarter begins.
- View the academic calendar for first/last days of class, final exam schedules, holiday breaks, and more!

Winter Transfers

A MyUCR admissions portal account (My.UCR.EDU) was created for you. An email with your username and instructions for creating a password was sent to the email address provided in your UC Application. If you did not receive an email, contact Undergraduate Admissions at admissions@ucr.edu/ask or (951) 827-3411.

Check My.UCR.EDU often for personalized information, checklists, provisions of admission, deadlines, test scores, admissions status, and next step reminders!

Step 1: Complete Transfer Academic Update and SIR to accept admission by Oct. 15.
- Mid-September: Complete the Transfer Academic Update.
- By Oct. 16: Visit My.UCR.EDU to review Provisions of Admission and submit your Statement of Intent to Register (SIR).
- International Freshmen Only: Check your inbox for an email from UCR regarding your I-20 Form application. Use the link provided in the email to submit your I-20 Form application and upload the necessary documents.
- On-Going: View all UCR messages via your R’Mail account. Once you SIR, you’ll receive a new R’Mail account (a UCR email account). All UCR messages will be sent to this account.
Step 2: Secure housing as soon as possible.
- Transfer students who have already submitted their SIRs are eligible to apply for Campus Apartments.
- September: Housing contracts become available.
- ASAP: Meet Housing deadlines.
- Off-campus housing is also available.
Step 3: Submit final documents (summer) by Nov. 1.
- By Nov. 1: Submit final transcripts/documents for coursework completed through the end of summer.
Step 4: Register for orientation (mandatory) by Dec. 1 and upload a selfie.
- By Dec. 1: Register for the mandatory, one-day Highlander Orientation for U.S. resident transfer students or international transfer students
- Before Orientation: Upload a selfie for your future R’Card identification card.
Step 5: Attend orientation in December and submit final documents (fall) by Jan. 15.
- Mid-December: Attend Transfer Orientation.
- By Jan. 15: Submit final transcript/document for coursework completed through end of fall.
Step 6: Apply for financial aid by March 2.
- By March 2: Deadline to submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act (DREAM) Application, and verify that a certified GPA was submitted to the California Student Aid Commission by your community college. UCR school codes: 001316 (FAFSA) and 001316 (DREAM)
- If you have already applied for financial aid, view your award notices at My.UCR.EDU.
Step 7: Get ready for an exciting winter quarter!
- Early January: Winter quarter begins.
- View the academic calendar for first/last days of class, final exam schedules, holiday breaks, and more!

Archived Webinars

Check out UCR's previously recorded webinars using the dropdown categories below. You'll find useful information from next steps to enrollment, to the UCR student life experience. Then be sure to join us for future webinars! Visit Upcoming Webinars to learn more and register. Questions are encouraged, and families are welcome.

If you missed all or part UCR's virtual open house — you can view the recorded Highlander Week Live freshmen webinars featuring presentations from Admissions, UCR Colleges, Financial Aid, Housing and more.

If you have questions, please email us at admissions@ucr.edu.

Admitted First-Year Students

Next Steps to Enrollment
Congratulations! You have been admitted to UCR. Not sure what to do next? Join us for this presentation as we go through your next steps to enrollment at UCR.
Watch Now

Fireside Chat: Learning in a Remote Environment
Watch Now Recorded 4/20/20

Addressing the Elephant in the Room: Why you should Enroll for Fall 2020
Watch Now Recorded 4/28/20

Alumni Panel Presentation (For Admitted and Prospective First-Year Students)
Watch Now Recorded 4/29/20

First-Year SIR Deadline Chat
Watch Now Recorded 5/1/20
Admitted Fall Transfers

Next Steps to Enrollment (For Admitted Transfers)
Watch Now Recorded 4/16/20

Fireside Chat: Learning in a Remote Environment
Watch Now Recorded 4/20/20
Admitted International and Out-of-State Students

Next Steps to UC Riverside – International admissions counselors answer students' questions about the next steps to enrollment.

Housing & Campus Resources – Discover the benefits of living on campus. Includes housing options, important dates and deadlines, and more.

Engineering & Sciences – Learn about some of UCR's most popular (and competitive) academic programs.

International Students & Scholars Office – Meet the team that supports and promotes the success, wellness, and personal growth of international students at UCR.

College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (CHASS) – Get to know the faculty, majors, career options, and support services available at the largest college at UCR.
Prospective Students and Their Families

UC TAP/TAG Workshop (For Prospective Transfers)
Watch Now Recorded 4/21/20

Admissions Presentation (For Prospective Transfers)
Watch Now Recorded 4/21/20

Fireside Chat: Learning in a Remote Environment
Watch Now Recorded 4/20/20
Counselors

CCC Counselor Updates (For Counselors ONLY)
Watch Now Recorded on 4/22/20

Campus Resources

Academic Resource Center (ARC)

Provides tutoring, supplemental instruction, placement exams, the Transfer Success Program, and more.

Website: arc.ucr.edu
Email: arc@ucr.edu
Phone: (951) 827-3721
Financial Aid

Offers grants, scholarships, loans, work-study, financial wellness workshops, emergency funds, and more.

Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (Pacific Time)
Website: financialaid.ucr.edu
Email: finaid@ucr.edu
Phone: (951) 827-3878
Highlander One-Stop Shop (HOSS)

A centralized, on-campus space that connects students to help regarding Undergraduate Admissions (UGA), Financial Aid, the Office of the Registrar, and Student Business Services (SBS).

Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (Pacific Time)
Location: First floor of the Student Services Building (SSB)
Website: hoss.ucr.edu
Highlander Orientation (Mandatory)

Explore UCR's campus and traditions, talk with academic advisors, schedule classes, learn how to get involved on campus, meet other incoming students, and more. Attending orientation is a provision of UCR admission. Failure to attend will result in the revoking of a student's admission to the university.

Highlander Orientation (Mandatory)

Choose from multiple dates throughout July and August for incoming first-year students and in September for incoming transfer students.

Website: orientation.ucr.edu
Email: orientation@ucr.edu
Phone: (951) 827-2789 or (951) 827-2785

International Student Orientation (Mandatory)

Hosted by the International Students and Scholars (ISS) Office. Held in September for incoming first-year students and transfer students with F-1/J-1 visas.

Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (Pacific Time)
Website: international.ucr.edu/studentsandscholars
Email: internationalstudents@ucr.edu
Office Phone: +1 (951) 827-4113
After-Hours Emergency Phone: +1 (951) 206-8810
Housing Services

Offers on-campus living styles: Residence Halls, UCR Campus Apartments, and Family Housing. Learn more about Housing’s in-person and virtual tours.

Housing also offers Early Childhood Services (ECS), which is accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs.

Website: housing.ucr.edu
Email: housinginfo@ucr.edu
Phone: (951) 827-6350
International Students and Scholars (ISS) Office

Offers support for visa and U.S. entry matters, as well as International Student Orientation for incoming first-year students and transfer students.

UPDATE (as of March 23): Due to campus closure, all I-20s issued during this time will be mailed to you and will not be available for pick up. For questions about your I-20, contact jessica.forrest@ucr.edu. For questions about U.S. entry or to request a Zoom appointment, email the International Students and Scholars Office.

Website: international.ucr.edu/studentsandscholars
Email: internationalstudents@ucr.edu
Office Phone: +1 (951) 827-4113
After-Hours Emergency Phone: +1 (951) 206-8810

Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (Pacific Time)
The Office of the Registrar

Helps with enrollment verification, residency determination for tuition/fees, transcripts, diplomas, and more.

Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (Pacific Time)
Website: registrar.ucr.edu
Email: reghelpdesk@ucr.edu
Phone: (951) 827-7284
Student Business Services (SBS)

Helps students understand billing statements, payment options, and more. A Main Cashiers Office is located in the Highlander One-Stop Shop (HOSS) in the Student Services Building (SSB), Room 1111.

Student Business Services

Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (Pacific Time)
Website: sbs.ucr.edu
Email: sbsofc@ucr.edu

Phone Hours: Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (Pacific Time)
Billing Inquiries: (951) 827-3204
Deferred Payment Plan: (951) 827-3204
Direct Deposit: (951) 827-3204
Long Term Loan Collections: (951) 827-5947
Pre-Loan/Exit Counseling: (951) 827-3204

Main Cashiers Office

Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1–3 p.m. (Pacific Time)
Website: sbs.ucr.edu
Email: sbsofc@ucr.edu

Phone Hours: Monday–Friday from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (Pacific Time)
Phone: (951) 827-3208