Tips for Applying to UC Riverside

Get tips for applying to the University of California, Riverside (UCR) for fall 2021.

By Undergraduate Admissions | November 12, 2020

The University of California (UC) application deadline for fall 2021 is fast approaching! Check out the videos below for tips to navigate the application process. Then submit your application by Nov. 30, choose UCR, and join other Unique, Committed, Real students — just like you!

Virtual Admission Presentations

Freshman Application Workshop 2020

Find out what steps to take to shine on the UC application.

Transfers: Presenting Yourself on the UC Application

Get insights into the UC application process.

Apply Today! Deadline: Nov. 30, 2020

Additional Resources

Videos – Get guidance on the admission process.
Virtual Events – Chat with admission counselors, students, and resource experts at freshman- and transfer-specific events.

Dates and Deadlines

Freshman Students

Nov. 30 – Submit the UC application.
March – Admission notifications begin.
May 1 – Deadline to submit your Statement of Intent to Register (SIR).
July 1 – Deadline to submit your final, official high school transcript.
July 15 – Deadline to submit your official AP, IB, and A-Level exam scores.
September – Fall quarter begins.

Transfer Students

Nov. 30 – Submit the UC application.
March – Admission notifications begin.
June 1 – Deadline to submit your Statement of Intent to Register (SIR).
July 1 – Deadline to submit final transcripts/documents for coursework completed through spring.
September – Fall quarter begins.