University of California, Riverside | Undergraduate Admissions
June 2021
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School may be out for summer, but our friendly admission counselors are always here to help you help your students reach their academic goals at UC Riverside. We’ll be back in August with more tools to share with your students throughout the year. Until then, be sure to share these important dates and deadlines and fun and informative links!

UPDATES | University of California, Riverside

Admitted Fall 2021 Students

Admission notifications rolled out in March. Students are encouraged to visit My.UCR.EDU for admission notifications and other important messages.
  • July–August: New students are required to virtually attend Highlander Orientation, a mandatory, two-day program to explore resources, network, and register for classes.
  • July 1: Deadline to submit final, official high school transcripts.
  • July 15: Deadline to submit test scores, if required.
  • By August: Submit I-20 documents (International students only).
  • Sept. 23: Fall classes begin.
 
Prospective Fall 2022 Students
VIRTUAL CONNECTIONS | University of California, Riverside

54 Facts and Impacts
Since 1954, UCR has been home to UNIQUE, COMMITTED, REAL students just like yours. Learn more about them, as well as our academics and student life.

Virtual Events
Prospective students are invited to attend Freshman Virtual Information Sessions, every Friday at 3 p.m. in June and July.

Archived Webinars: Highlander Days for Freshmen
Admitted and prospective students, their families, and counselors can catch recorded webinars from our recent virtual open house. Topics include admissions, UCR colleges, financial aid, and housing.

Blue, Gold, & Black Podcast
Explore the intersection of being Black and being a UCR Highlander. Catch the next episode, “Exploring Early and Modern African History,” on June 30. Past episodes also available.

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

Admissions Support Unit (ASU)
Applicants, parents, and prospective students can reach out to ASU for help throughout the application process.

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

 

Fall 2021 Instruction — A March 1 letter from Interim Provost Thomas Smith said UCR's strategy is a return to 75–80% in-person instruction for fall 2021 classes. In this April 15 video, Chancellor Kim A. Wilcox talks about returning to campus. For updates, visit COVID-19 Information.

 
EVENTS | University of California, Riverside
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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.

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Student-Led UCR Campus Tour

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

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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
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UCR Among Top Public Institutions Worldwide

UCR ranks 242 out of the top 2,000 total universities worldwide, according to the Center for World University Rankings.
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Meet UCR Graduates

Recent graduates share their stories and how they plan to impact the future.
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ARCHIVES | University of California, Riverside
Explore past issues of UCR's Counselor Newsletter.
 
 
 
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