UCR’s Highlander Day Open House
Admitted Transfer Students: May 9, 2026
- 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Pacific (Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m.)
- RSVP: Register yourself and your guests via MyUCR.
- Explore: Download the Highlander Day Agenda and map.
- Personalize: Build your schedule with the Guidebook app.
Join us for UCR’s in-person open house to discover a campus that will help you hit the ground running! (Family welcome, too.)
Connect with world-class faculty and students, tour our campus, and get the inside scoop on:
- Guidance: Financial aid and admission next steps
- Home Base: Housing and campus life essentials
- Academics: Colleges, schools, and majors
- Community: Student panels, clubs, and orgs
- Support: Student and career services, wellness, and transfer resources
Getting to UCR
Parking is free in Lot 30. Follow the large directional signs to event parking and registration. Select the map for directions to UCR, housing, academic buildings, and dining options. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and clothing.
Dining Options
Get a taste of life at UCR by visiting our students' favorite dining spots! All locations are cashless and only accept credit or debit cards.
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
7 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Refreshing ice blended drinks, unique teas, and quality coffees: there's something for everyone at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.
The Habit Burger Grill
10 a.m.–5 p.m.
The Habit is a fast-casual restaurant that offers the unique flavors of chargrilling over an open flame in a variety of award-winning burgers, sandwiches, and salads.
Scotty's Convenience Store
(HUB location): 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Choose from a wide selection of grab-n-go sandwiches, salads, hot/cold beverages, frozen foods, ice cream, and snacks. Also carries health and personal care items.
Subway
10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Get your favorite subs, drinks, chips, and cookies in one place on campus. Visit Subway for breakfast and lunch sandwiches along with healthy and tasty sides.
Explore Life at UCR
Before you arrive at Highlander Day, check out these videos to see why you'll want to stay and play at UCR and in Riverside.
