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Transfer Student Experience | The College Tour | Female student smiles and the UCR Bell Tower in the background

Learn About the Transfer Student Experience!

Hear from Valerie about the resources that assisted her in her transition to UCR, including the support she found to assist her as a student parent.

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The City of Riverside | The College Tour | Female student smiles and the UCR Bell Tower in the background

Learn About the City of Riverside

Hear from Kaylee about what she loves most about Riverside and all about the Traditions Keeper program that encourages students to complete campus traditions.

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Events and Activities | The College Tour | Male student smiles and the UCR Bell Tower in the background

Learn About UCR’s Events and Activities!

Josh shares his experiences with the Associated Students Program Board, planning huge concerts for the campus, and other events that students should check out on campus.

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Academic Success and Support | The College Tour | Female student smiles and the UCR Bell Tower in the background

Learn About Academic Support Services!

Learn from Susy about all the resources to assist students academically at UCR, including the Academic Resource Center and the Office of Student Engagement.

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Global Impact | The College Tour | Male student smiles and the UCR Bell Tower in the background

International Students, UC Riverside Might Be For You!

Marvin, a student originally from Germany, discusses what it’s like being an international student and how the work being done here at UCR ripples all across the globe.

Did you know that UCR is one of the top universities in the world? We're among the top 1.3% of universities worldwide based on education, employability, faculty, and research. (Center for World University Rankings, 2022-23)

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Social Mobility | The College Tour | Male student smiles and the UCR Bell Tower in the background

From BS to Medical Student

We learn from Patrick about his journey to medical school and how UCR equipped him to succeed, and how he’s using what he’s learned to benefit his hometown community.

Learn why UCR has been the nation's leader for social mobility, four years in a row! (U.S. News & World Report, 2020-23)

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World Class Faculty | The College Tour | Male student smiles and the UCR Bell Tower in the background

Learn About Our World-Class Faculty!

UCR has some outstanding faculty, so student Dev shares with us some of his favorites and how easy it is for students to engage with some of the brightest minds in academia.

Our distinguished faculty includes two Nobel Laureates and 13 members of the National Academies of Sciences and Medicine!

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Research Opportunites | The College Tour | Female student smiles and the UCR Bell Tower in the background

Learn About UCR’s Research Opportunities!

As a Tier 1 research institution, every student (both undergraduate and graduate) has the opportunity to participate in research. Megan walks us through the research that she’s participated in that has helped propel her to a future career.

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Finding Community | The College Tour | Male student smiles and the UCR Bell Tower in the background

Find Community Here at UCR

As one of the most diverse schools in the country, there are many ways for students to find community at UCR. Dewayne shares with us a few communities he’s found, and how those connections helped him flourish academically.

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Student Recreation Center | The College Tour | Male student smiles and the UCR Bell Tower in the background

Learn About UCR's Student Recreation Center!

With a state of the art facility, most students would want to take advantage of our Student Recreation Center. Alfred shares with us his favorite things about the SRC and what features incoming students might be interested in.

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Student Quotes

Ginny Winters

“My favorite thing to do in Riverside is go to the local farmer’s markets held on Main Street on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Local vendors come and sell fresh produce, honey, cheese, and flowers. I go about once a month to get fresh honey and native flowers for my apartment.”

Ginny Winters,
Class of '22

Ginny Winters

“Prospective students should know UCR is a diverse university in terms of research where the ability to conduct research as an undergraduate is possible. Faculty at UCR want to involve students in their research and help students learn fundamental research skills. If doing research is something that is intriguing to students... then UCR is a top university to look at.”

Ginny Winters,
Class of '22

Jennalyn Resendez

“Being in an environment where I felt like I belonged was very important to me. I knew UCR valued diversity, equity, and inclusion, and its various clubs and activities helped me feel like I belonged — that's why UCR was the best fit for me!”

Jennalyn Resendez
Class of '24

Rankings

RESEARCH

UCR is in the top 1.3% of universities worldwide based on education, employability, faculty, and research. (Center for World University Rankings, 2022-23)

You can take part in undergraduate research as early as your first year!

Smart Money

UCR is 33rd Best College in California by Salary Potential, with graduates' mid-career pay averaging $113,200. (PayScale 2022 College Salary Report)

Ashley Trinidad

“Financial aid greatly impacted my life as a student because it meant that I could focus much more on my classes.”

Ashley Trinidad
Class of '23

Learn How Affordable a UC Degree Can Be!

UCR is one of 10 campuses within the prestigious University of California system — but in a class of our own.

No. 2 Overall

UCR is a top public university in the nation for social mobility. We elevate students to a higher standard of living.

(U.S. News Social Mobility Rankings, 2024)

No. 7

UCR is among 442 universities nationwide in its Pell Grant student performance.

(Washington Monthly, 2023)

Valuable Degree

UCR is an AAU member, making your degree even more valuable! AAU membership includes Harvard, Stanford, UC Berkeley, and UCLA.

(Association of American Universities, 2023)

Get to Know UCR — Set in Sunny Riverside, California

A UCR student leads a group past the Rivera Library on a campus tour

DISCOVER WHY THIS CAMPUS IS MADE FOR YOU

Check out all the different ways you can explore UCR:

Experience UCR with a physical campus tour.
Watch a student-hosted video that leads you through our campus.
Explore the campus using a smartphone, tablet, laptop, or computer from anywhere in the world using our 360-degree virtual tours.

Take a Tour

Get to Know UCR — Set in Sunny Riverside, California

DISCOVER WHY UCR IS MADE FOR YOU

With a campus size of 1,900 acres (7.68 km²), there’s a lot to explore!

Come to campus and bring up to four (4) guests.
Take a self-guided tour at your own pace.
Watch a student-led video of campus.
Explore academic spaces and housing with virtual tours.

Explore Campus & Virtual Tours

Four smiling students enjoy burgers under a cloudless California sky

LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE IN RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA

The City of Riverside is a vibrant college town that welcomes and supports a diverse community that is attracted to the city's perfect balance of small-town friendliness and big-city fun.

Learn why Riverside is not just a great place to learn, but an amazing place to live!

Learn About City of Riverside