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 tutoring from the Academic Resource Center (ARC) . 

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, such as R’Pantry  and R’Garden , and community programs, such as CalFresh , are available to help you stay well-fed and healthy. basicneeds.ucr.edu

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.

Every quarter, the Career Center offers over 70 events, including career fairs, skill-building workshops, employer information sessions, and networking meet-ups with representatives from top companies. Take advantage of programming and resources, such as the Career Center's HandShake tool to search for jobs and internships on campus and off, and the R’Professional Career Closet  for professional attire. 

Discover community, find mentors, and develop as a leader with the eight offices that make up Ethnic & Gender Centers:

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

Participate in service projects, educational initiatives, and campus celebrations by joining a cultural organization. deanofstudents.ucr.edu/equitydiversity 

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.

From childcare to housing, transportation to legal services, nurture the development of your family with these campus programs and accommodations.

Cub Club invites your child to cheer on the NCAA Division I Highlanders Athletics Program. The annual membership includes free admission to all regular season home athletic events, a birthday card from mascot Scotty, discounts, and more. 

UCR’s Early Childhood Services (ECS) provides a warm and welcoming environment for children between the ages of two months and five years. Qualifying undergraduate students — primarily Pell Grant recipients — can have full daycare tuition and meals covered for their children.

Oban Family Housing is a collection of one- and two-bedroom apartment homes directly adjacent to the UCR campus. UCR’s ECS and Riverside’s public and private schools are nearby. 

Private lactation rooms are available on campus for breast-feeding mothers. Refrigerator, plush seating, and sanitary provisions are provided.

R'Kids is a student organization that provides support for students, faculty, and staff who have 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.

Scotty Cubs and Parents is a student-parent run support group that creates a safe space for students with families. Discussion topics have included: birthing stories, balancing school, home and baby, parenthood, relationships, academic success, and student life at UCR. Scotty Cubs and Parents is sponsored by the Women’s Resource Center (WRC) and R'Kids .

The SRC Child Care program lets you work out at the Student Recreation Center (SRC) while your child (infant through 15 years) plays in the safe and secure child care area. 

The UCR Family Resource Guide , created by a student-parent group, lists campus and community resources available to student parents, including child care, housing, health, and nutrition.

SRC Youth Programs take place during the summer, and introduce children (ages 5–14) to sports and educational instruction.

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.

Housed within the office of Student Affairs Case Management, case managers are the path-clearers and problem-solvers for UCR students dealing with mental health, academic, relationship, food insecurity, and other stressful crises. By providing resources, linkage, education, and expertise, they 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 450+ student organizations!

For getting around the county, UCR students can ride RTA buses for free — just register for UPASS! Learn about campus parking, alternative transportation, accessible parking, and more from Transportation Services.

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.