Undergraduate Admissions

Admitted first-year students are invited to review each day’s schedule for Highlander Week Live here, but must register through MyUCR. Parents and guardians are also welcome to attend all the events, but (if watching separately from their student) should register using the links for each session below.

Monday, April 21, 2025

• 4 p.m. | Learn about Health Wellbeing and Safety Organization Student Resources

  The Well will provide an overview of Health, Wellbeing, and Safety, highlighting the various services each department offers. Will also share about the Wellbeing Connect project which invites students attending orientations to participate in virtual Zoom sessions. These sessions provide a valuable platform for them to engage with and ask questions to current UCR students. 

• 4pm | Student Disability Resource Center Informational Session

  Join us for our information session to learn about the comprehensive resources, services, and opportunities available through the Student Disability Resource Center (SDRC).  Why attend? What to Expect:

  Get an overview of SDRC services and accommodations.
  Tips for navigating your transition to UCR.
  A Q&A session with SDRC staff.

• 4 p.m. | Learn about Health Wellbeing and Safety Organization Student Health Services and UC SHIP

  Student Health Services (SHS) Front Desk Service and Insurance will provide an overview of our offered services, immunization compliance, and the UC Student Health Insurance Plan (UC SHIP).

• 4 p.m. | Materials Science & Engineering Information Session

  Join us for our information session to learn about the comprehensive resources, services, and opportunities available through the Student Disability Resource Center (SDRC).  Why attend? What to Expect:

  Get an overview of SDRC services and accommodations.
  Tips for navigating your transition to UCR.
  A Q&A session with SDRC staff.

• 4:30 p.m. | Out-Of-State Admissions Q&A

  Thinking about becoming a Highlander but you live outside of California? This session is just for you! Join UC Riverside’s admissions team for a live Q&A designed specifically for out-of-state students. Whether you’re just exploring your options or getting ready to commit, this is your chance to connect, learn, and see if UCR is the right fit for you!

• 5 p.m. | Ask a Highlander: Virtual Student Panel for Prospective Students

  Join our UCR Campus Tour Guides for a virtual student panel! Hear why they chose UC Riverside, learn about their experiences, and discover the resources and activities that helped shape their journey. Perfect for prospective first-year and transfer students seeking insight into life at UCR. 

  Register Today!

• 5 p.m. | Advising and Support Services for Students Pursuing Careers in Health and Law Professions

  The Pre-Professional Advising Center provides information, advising, and support for students who aspire to graduate/professional programs in the health and law professions and wish to enhance their academic and extracurricular preparation. Professional staff and peer mentors guide students as they plan their pre-health and pre-law coursework, curricular-related experiences, service work, and research in preparation for applying to programs. 
   

• 5 p.m. | Advising Support 101: Your SPP Academic Journey

  Start your college journey on the right path! Join our Academic Advising team to learn how to access key academic resources, answer your questions, and show you how your advisor can help you succeed every step of the way.

• 6 p.m. | Ask a Highlander: Virtual Student Panel for Admitted Students

  Join our UCR Campus Tour Guides for a virtual student panel! Hear why they chose UC Riverside, learn about their experiences, and discover the resources and activities that helped shape their journey. Perfect for admitted first-year students seeking insight into life at UCR.

• 6 p.m. | Money Matters - Spanish

  Join us to Understand Financial Aid at UCR

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

• 4 p.m. | Highlander Orientation: What to Expect and How to Register

  Welcome to UCR, Highlander! All nw students are required to attend Highlander Orientation in the summer. Please join this information session to learn about this requirement and learn what is included in Orientation sessions, how to register, how to be prepared for our program, and much more. As a team, we will do our best to answer your questions and provide valuable insight into the Highlander Orientation process. All prospective students and family members are welcome!

• 4 p.m. | Learn about Health Wellbeing and Safety Organization Student Health Services and UC SHIP

  Student Health Services (SHS) Front Desk Service and Insurance will provide an overview of our offered services, immunization compliance, and the UC Student Health Insurance Plan (UC SHIP). 

• 12 p.m. | Office Hours with a School of Business Peer

  Join us for an online Zoom session where you can connect with a School of Business Academic Peer Advisor to learn more about what it is like to be a student in the School of Business. 

• 4 p.m. | Student Disability Resource Center Informational Session

  Join us for our information session to learn about the comprehensive resources, services, and opportunities available through the Student Disability Resource Center (SDRC).  Why attend? What to Expect:

  Get an overview of SDRC services and accommodations.
  Tips for navigating your transition to UCR.
  A Q&A session with SDRC staff.

• 5 pm | Be a Part of the Solution as Public Policy Student: Careers and Internships

  It’s never too early to start thinking about your future! This session is designed just for first-year students to explore how career services can support you from day one with our very own, Laura Sosa, School of Public Policy Career Counselor and Internship Program Coordinator.

• 5 p.m. | Your Guide to a Better World: Education, Society and Human Development

  Learn about the career and graduate school advantages of earning a BA in Education, Society, and Human Development plus all the ways the School of Education (SOE) supports the whole student academically, professionally, socially, emotionally and financially.

• 5 pm | Money Matters - Spanish

  Join us to Understand Financial Aid at UCR

• 6 p.m. | Life, Physical & Agricultural Sciences: Diving into the UCR College of Natural & Agricultural Sciences (CNAS)

  Learn more about the sciences at UCR! Join us for an online introduction to the UCR College of Natural & Agricultural Sciences featuring Dr. Stephanie Dingwall, Associate Professor of Teaching & Divisional Dean of Academic Student Affairs, and the CNAS Science Ambassadors.

• 7 p.m. | Ask a Highlander: Virtual Student Panel for Admitted Students

  Join our UCR Campus Tour Guides for a virtual student panel! Hear why they chose UC Riverside, learn about their experiences, and discover the resources and activities that helped shape their journey. Perfect for admitted first-year students seeking insight into life at UCR. 

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

• 12 p.m. | First Year - Housing Options Information Session

  Learn more about the UC Riverside Housing options for future Highlanders!

• 3:30 p.m. | Office Hours with a School of Business Peer

  Join us for an online Zoom session where you can connect with a School of Business Academic Peer Advisor to learn more about what it is like to be a student in the School of Business. 

• 4 p.m. | Your Guide to a Better World: Education, Society and Human Development

  Learn about the career and graduate school advantages of earning a BA in Education, Society, and Human Development plus all the ways the School of Education (SOE) supports the whole student academically, professionally, socially, emotionally and financially.

• 4 p.m. | Student Disability Resource Center Informational Session

  Join us for our information session to learn about the comprehensive resources, services, and opportunities available through the Student Disability Resource Center (SDRC).  Why attend? What to Expect:

  Get an overview of SDRC services and accommodations.
  Tips for navigating your transition to UCR.
  A Q&A session with SDRC staff.

• 4 p.m. | Learn about Health Wellbeing and Safety Organization Student Health Services and UC SHIP

  Student Health Services (SHS) Front Desk Service and Insurance will provide an overview of our offered services, immunization compliance, and the UC Student Health Insurance Plan (UC SHIP). 

• 5 p.m. | Success Beyond the Classroom

  In this session, learn what opportunities and resources are available for students who want to make the most of their college experience. Find out about different student organizations to join, volunteer and paid opportunities, leadership roles, and ways to get involved. 

• 6 p.m. | Ask a Highlander: Virtual Student Panel for Admitted Students

  Join our UCR Campus Tour Guides for a virtual student panel! Hear why they chose UC Riverside, learn about their experiences, and discover the resources and activities that helped shape their journey. Perfect for admitted first-year students seeking insight into life at UCR. 

• 6 p.m. | Ask SPP: Parent and Student Support

  College is a big step—for students and their families. No need to worry your student is in great hands with the School of Public Policy. Have questions? Come ask our Admissions, Recruitment, and Academic Program Specialist!

• 6 p.m. | Welcome to CHASS - College Information Sessions

  Join us to learn about the the opportunities CHASS provides it students. There will be time for questions as well. 

• 6 p.m. | Money Matters

  Join us to Understand Financial Aid at UCR

Thursday, April 24, 2025

• 6 p.m. | Ask CNAS

  Learn more about the UC Riverside College of Natural & Agricultural Sciences (a.k.a. CNAS)...from the students themselves! Join current students, faculty and staff online for interactive webinars designed to introduce new students to CNAS.

• 3 p.m. |Student Disability Resource Center Informational Session

  Join us for our information session to learn about the comprehensive resources, services, and opportunities available through the Student Disability Resource Center (SDRC).  Why attend? What to Expect:

  Get an overview of SDRC services and accommodations.
  Tips for navigating your transition to UCR.
  A Q&A session with SDRC staff.

• 4 p.m. | Exploring Riverside: Campus Life and Local Hotspots

  Get a feel for life as a Highlander — both on and off campus! In this session, we’ll take you beyond the classroom to explore what it’s really like to live and study at UC Riverside. Learn about student life, events, and campus resources, then dive into some of the best local spots Riverside has to offer!

• 4 p.m. | Learn about Health Wellbeing and Safety Organization Student Resources

  The Well will provide an overview of Health, Wellbeing, and Safety, highlighting the various services each department offers. Will also share about the Wellbeing Connect project which invites students attending orientations to participate in virtual Zoom sessions. These sessions provide a valuable platform for them to engage with and ask questions to current UCR students.

• 5 p.m. | Money Matters

  Join us to Understand Financial Aid at UCR

• 6 p.m. | Start Strong: Meet Dean Long and Dean's Ambassadors

  Join us for a casual conversation with the Dean Mark Long of the School of Public Policy! This is a great opportunity for new students to hear the Dean’s welcome message, learn about the values and vision of your academic community, and meet the Dean's Student Ambassadors -- an opportunity that you can delve into within your first quarter at UCR.

• 7 p.m. | Ask a Highlander: Virtual Student Panel for Admitted Students

  Join our UCR Campus Tour Guides for a virtual student panel! Hear why they chose UC Riverside, learn about their experiences, and discover the resources and activities that helped shape their journey. Perfect for admitted first-year students seeking insight into life at UCR. 

Friday, April 25, 2025

• 3 p.m. | Student Disability Resource Center Informational Session

  Join us for our information session to learn about the comprehensive resources, services, and opportunities available through the Student Disability Resource Center (SDRC).  Why attend? What to Expect:

  Get an overview of SDRC services and accommodations.
  Tips for navigating your transition to UCR.
  A Q&A session with SDRC staff. 

• 4 p.m. | Learn about Health Wellbeing and Safety Organization Student Health Services and UC SHIP

  Join us for our information session to learn about the comprehensive resources, services, and opportunities available through the Student Disability Resource Center (SDRC).  Why attend? What to Expect:

  Get an overview of SDRC services and accommodations.
  Tips for navigating your transition to UCR.
  A Q&A session with SDRC staff. 

• 6 p.m. | First Year - Housing Options Information Session

  Learn more about the UC Riverside Housing options for future Highlanders!

• 6 p.m. | Money Matters

  Join us to Understand Financial Aid at UCR

• Mon. April 21 | 12 p.m. | Lunch & Learn with the Highlander Family Network!

  Join us during your lunch hour to explore the Highlander Family Network (HFN)! Learn about how you can stay involved in your student’s journey, Family Weekend, and regional events that bring the Highlander spirit to you! Stay engaged, support your student, and connect with other families—wherever you are. 

  Register

• Tue. April 22 | 12 p.m. | Lunch & Learn with the Highlander Family Network!

  Join us during your lunch hour to explore the Highlander Family Network (HFN)! Learn about how you can stay involved in your student’s journey, Family Weekend, and regional events that bring the Highlander spirit to you! Stay engaged, support your student, and connect with other families—wherever you are. 

  Register

• Wed. April 23 | 12 p.m. | Lunch & Learn with the Highlander Family Network!

  Join us during your lunch hour to explore the Highlander Family Network (HFN)! Learn about how you can stay involved in your student’s journey, Family Weekend, and regional events that bring the Highlander spirit to you! Stay engaged, support your student, and connect with other families—wherever you are!

  Register

• Thu. April 24 | 12 p.m. | Lunch & Learn with the Highlander Family Network!

  Join us during your lunch hour to explore the Highlander Family Network (HFN)! Learn about how you can stay involved in your student’s journey, Family Weekend, and regional events that bring the Highlander spirit to you! Stay engaged, support your student, and connect with other families—wherever you are!

  Register 

• Fri. April 25 | 12 p.m. | Lunch & Learn with the Highlander Family Network!

  Join us during your lunch hour to explore the Highlander Family Network (HFN)! Learn about how you can stay involved in your student’s journey, Family Weekend, and regional events that bring the Highlander spirit to you! Stay engaged, support your student, and connect with other families—wherever you are!

  Register

• Wed. April 23 | 6 p.m. | Ask A UCR Parent: Parent Panel

  Join 1st and 2nd year Parent Ambassadors for a moderated panel that addresses some of the common questions or concerns for parents.

  Register