University of California, Riverside | Undergraduate Admissions
April 2021
Continue your educational journey at UC Riverside

Do you have a high school student with a unique story? One that is committed to excellence, and is seeking a real authentic university experience? Send them our way! Check out and share these upcoming events and discover the kind of opportunities UCR offers its future Highlanders.

UPDATES | University of California, Riverside

We've developed iam.ucr.edu for accepted freshmen.
Leave a congratulatory message on our Kudoboard for future Highlanders! (Represent your campus, some may be coming from your high school.)

High School Counselor Virtual Summit
If you attended this event on March 10, thank you! If you missed or would like to share it with another high school counselor, you can find it here.

VIRTUAL CONNECTIONS | University of California, Riverside

Blue, Gold, & Black Podcast
Explore the intersection of being Black and being a UCR Highlander.

    April Episodes
  • April 7: "Cultivating Community Through Sports and Recreation"
  • April 21: "Making Education Accessible for All Students"
Virtual Events for Freshmen
  • Info Sessions (April 23 & 30)
  • Next Steps to Enrollment (April 27)
  • Live Chat (April 22)

Highlander Days for Freshmen
Admitted and prospective students, their families, friends, and counselors were invited to UCR's virtual open house. Watch the recorded live chats and webinars from Undergraduate Admissions, UCR colleges, Financial Aid, and Housing.

Puente and Umoja Admitted Student Celebration | April 29
Join us for a DJ, networking with other future Highlanders, and learning about the campus.

NACAC Virtual College Fair | May 2
Admissions Counselors will be presenting information sessions as well as scheduling one-on-one meetings with prospective students.

Message an International UCR Student
Let your international high school students know that they can start a conversation with a current international UCR student and find out what #LifeatUCR is really like.

UPDATES | University of California, Riverside
 

Visit admissions.ucr.edu/ask for all your Undergraduate Admissions questions.

 

Fall 2021 Instruction - A March 2 letter from Interim Provost Thomas Smith said UCR's strategy is a return to 75-80% in-person instruction for fall 2021 classes. For updates, visit COVID-19 Information.

 
UPDATES | University of California, Riverside
  • March 1: Admission notifications started rolling out. Students are encouraged to visit My.UCR.EDU for admission notifications and other important messages.
  • May 1: Deadline to submit the Statement of Intent to Register (SIR).
  • June 8: Deadline to register for Highlander Orientation.
  • July 1: Deadline to submit final, official high school transcripts.
  • July 15: Deadline to submit test scores.
  • By September: Submit I-20 before fall quarter begins in September. (International Students only)
  • Sept. 20: Fall quarter begins.
EVENTS | University of California, Riverside
Campus Events

A History of Our Black Student Experience

Learn how Black students, staff, and faculty worked together to create a space that allowed their voices to be heard.

Fall in LOVE with UCR!

Student-Led UCR Campus Tour

Enjoy a virtual walking tour of academic programs, student organizations, facilities, and campus life.

Campus Tours

Undergraduate Admissions Brochure

Get an at-your-fingertips overview of UCR — perfect for you, your students, their families, and friends.

STORIES | University of California, Riverside
New biotechnology degree
 
Visit iam.ucr.edu to Celebrate Getting Into UCR

An admit-only website with a welcome video from Chancellor Wilcox, exclusive Highlander t-shirts, Kudoboard messaging, Instagram filters, and more.
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Acting Assistant Professor Kimberly Guerrero
 
Get to Know the Admissions Support Unit (ASU)

Find out how this team can help with the application process.
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UCR IN THE MEDIA | University of California, Riverside
 
New Generation Looks to Fight Asian Hate
Danville Register & Bee
 
You're vaccinated and ready to travel. Here's your pre-trip checklist.
The Washington Post
 
ARCHIVES | University of California, Riverside
Explore past issues of UCR's Counselor Newsletter.
 
 
 
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