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College Pennant sayingVirtual Discover Day Nov. 20-27, 2024

A group of students pose in a line outside at the Highlander Union Building Plaza on the UCR campus. They are leaning against a railing and are wearing UCR T-shirts.

GET TO KNOW UC RIVERSIDE AT OUR VIRTUAL FALL PREVIEW

Join us Nov. 20-27, 2024, for Virtual Discover UCR, the largest fall preview at the University of California, Riverside (UCR). This special event welcomes those who are interested in applying to and attending our university. Days and times vary, and all times are Pacific.

 

MAKE BIG MOVES WITH UCR

  • No. 1 in the nation for social mobility for elevating low-income graduates to a higher standard of living. (U.S. News, 2024)
  • Among the top 1.3% of universities worldwide. (Center for World University Rankings, 2024)
  • Among the Princeton Review’s Best Value Colleges for 2024 based on return on investment, including academics, affordability, and career outcomes for graduates.
  • A proud member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), alongside Harvard, Stanford, UC Berkeley, and UCLA. This affiliation ensures that you’ll join one of the most diverse student bodies at a top-tier research university. Plus, UCR is the most affordable AAU in Southern California!

Questions? Visit admissions.ucr.edu/ask.

Explore Life at UCR

 

The opportunities to engage and explore during Discover UCR are endless. Make the most of this event and find out why UCR is home to bold and brilliant Highlanders just like you!

A group of UCR students, female and male, stand on the steps of building on campus. There is a video play button overlaid in the center.

Take a Student-Led UCR Campus Tour 

A male student is biting into a burger at the Habit Grill on the UCR campus. There is a video play button overlaid in the center.

Get a Taste of UCR Dining 

A female student has her arms open in a Y - there is a video play button that is overlaid on top of her. The student is wearing a dark cardigan with a Highlander shirt underneath.

Take a Look at Housing 

A video play button is overlaid on an aerial scene of the city of Riverside, CA. The view is at dusk after the sun has set. The mountains are in the background while the UCR campus is in the foreground. The sky has a purple glow.

Discover the City of Riverside 

UCR alum, Dev Bhatt, looks into a camera for a segment interview on an episode of the 'The College Tour'

Watch UCR's episode of “The College Tour”

Get to know ten UCR students and hear directly from them about their experiences with topics such as:

  • Academics and research
  • How their degree is preparing them for a career
  • Involvement in student organizations
  • Life as a transfer student
  • Utilizing all sorts of campus resources
Watch the entire episode here!