Ease into life at UCR with the guidance of faculty and student mentors through first-year and transfer student learning communities. Boost your academics with services and free tutoring from the Academic Resource Center (ARC) . 

Incoming students can also register for Student Life's First Year Mentor Program and connect with trained student leaders who can answer questions and provide support throughout the first year at UCR. 

If you're admitted to UCR, you can ensure a smooth transition by following the next steps for admitted first-year students, fall transfers, and winter transfers.

Balance school, work, relationships, and more without having to worry about basic needs, like when and how you're going to eat. Campus resources are available to help you stay well-fed and healthy.

R'Garden is accessible to students, staff, faculty, and community members to harvest for free! 

Basic Needs resources include:

• Community programs, such as CalFresh which provides qualifying students with up to $291 a month to buy healthy, nutritious foods.
• Economic Crisis Response Team (ECRT) – Offers assistance with rent, utilities, WiFi, and phone bills.
• Housing Assistance
• R’Pantry – Provides emergency non-perishable food, personal hygiene, household care, and childcare items. Also connects students to on- and off-campus food resources and provides programs and workshops to improve health and wellness.
• And more!

Safety is a top priority at UCR. We have a 24/7, on-campus police department, an emergency notification system that sends text alerts, a no-tolerance policy against sexual violence, and secure residence halls with video surveillance, restricted card access, and live-in staff. At night, our Community Service Officers patrol halls and parking lots, and Campus Safety Escorts accompany students across campus.

The Career Center is your headquarters for the professional advice, skills, and strategies that will lead you to your ideal career.

• Handshake to find on- and off-campus jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities
• Career Workshops to build skills (e.g., resume and cover letter writing and networking your way to a job). 
• Career Fairs
• Connections with top employers
• R’Professional Career Closet to select professional attire and prepare to be competitive as you transition from education to employment
• And more!

Discover community, find mentors, and develop as a leader with UCR's Ethnic & Gender Centers. Learn more about UCR’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

• African Student Programs 
• Asian Pacific Student Programs 
• Chicano Student Programs 
• Foster Youth Support Services
• LGBT Resource Center 
• Middle Eastern Student Center 
• Native American Student Programs 
• Undocumented Student Programs 
• Women's Resource Center 

Learn how to make smart money management choices now and plan for the future with our Financial Wellness Program . Take part in free workshops and access online budgeting and credit resources. 

UCR's Financial Office also has Solutions for Money Emergencies to cover lost/reduced income, a catastrophic event, school-related expenses, child care, and more!

UCR focuses on all facets of well-being. We offer many campus resources to help you meet all of your goals, such as support groups, tutoring, community service, employment, emergency food resources, sports, and health care — which is all included in your tuition.

Case Management is made up of case managers who are the path-clearers and problem-solvers for UCR students dealing with mental health, academic, relationship, food insecurity, and other stressful crises. They provide resources, linkage, education, and expertise to empower students to break down barriers, clarify needs, and navigate complex processes to get back on track to reach their goals. 

Have fun and make friends! Student Life offers incredible social opportunities with concerts, music festivals, fun fairs, cultural celebrations, guest speakers, film series, theater productions, poets, performers, and more than 500 student organizations!

UCR welcomes student parents and offers support with a wide range of resources and accommodations. 

• Center for Early Childhood Education (ECS) – For students, staff, faculty, and/or members of the community who need child care services. 
• Lactation rooms – Offers privacy, a refrigerator, plush seating, and sanitary provisions.
• Oban Family Housing – Offers one- and two-bedroom apartment homes adjacent to the campus. UCR’s ECS and Riverside’s public and private schools are nearby. 
• R'Kids – For students, faculty, and staff with children, are expecting children, or will have children. Parents can discuss experiences, learn from each other and offer advice, while their children are involved in activities and entertainment.
• SRC Babysitting – Provides a wide variety of educational games, activities, and services while parents/guardians exercise and take part in Student Recreation Center (SRC) programs. 
• SRC Youth Programs – Promotes a healthy and safe lifestyle using positive experiences, sports, activities, games, and educational instruction.

Visit Transportation Services Transportation Services to learn about parking, public transportation (and student benefits), electric vehicle charging stations, UCR's Bike/Walk Program, and more.

Undergraduate Education cultivates student success by providing academic support, experiential learning, and research opportunities. Challenge yourself in our rigorous University Honors program. Participate in research projects with our renowned faculty. Intern for a government agency or NGO in Sacramento or Washington, D.C. Create and facilitate your own 1-unit course with R'Courses. Ace your classes and prep for graduate school exams with help from the Academic Resource Center.