FEBRUARY 2025

University of California, Riverside Counselor Newsletter

Admission Decisions Are Almost Here!


If your students applied to University of California, Riverside (UCR), they can expect to hear from us in April with admission decisions. Here’s how you can help them prepare for the next stage.

Remind students to view their admission status through the MyUCR applicant portal. If admitted, tell them to visit the admissions website to learn about next steps. And encourage them to attend Highlander Day and other admission related events, highlighted below.

If your student applied, but didn’t receive an offer admission, remind them they may have an opportunity to appeal the decision.

DATES & DEADLINES | University of California, Riverside
  • March 3: Priority deadline to submit FAFSA or CADAA (UCR school code: 001316)
  • April: Transfers: Admission notifications begin
  • May 3: Transfers: Attend Highlander Day
  • May 10: Deadline to complete housing contract for guaranteed housing
  • June 1: Transfers: Deadline to say “YES” to UCR by submitting the Statement of Intent to Register (SIR)
Transfer Deadlines
EVENTS | University of California, Riverside
Highlander Day
May 3 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Pacific
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Admitted students and their families are encouraged to join us for this fun and informative open house.
Virtual Tours
Dates and times vary
Students and families can get a feel for campus life from anywhere in the world.
SHARE UCR | University of California, Riverside
A graphic of a gold video play button with the words 'Watch Now' appear in the lower right corner of a still of a student hosting a tour of UCR housing.
How to Find Housing On and Off Campus
From residence halls and on-campus apartments to resources to assist with off-campus housing, UCR offers a variety of options for future Highlanders to call home.
NEWS | University of California, Riverside
A power plant in New Eagle, Pa. (Jeff Swensen/Getty Images)
AI’s Deadly Air Pollution Toll
A UCR and Caltech study reveals the increasing impact of AI on air pollution and public health.
Photo of a patient undergoing photodynamic therapy for basal cell carcinoma. (RapidEye/Getty)
Breast cancer treatment advances with light-activated ‘smart bomb’
Scientists have developed a groundbreaking therapy treatment that targets aggressive cancers with fewer side effects.
CAMPUS CAMERA ROLL | University of California, Riverside
A graphic illustration for UC Riverside's Top Research - Highlights: 2024 Edition. A poloroid of a shark is pinned to the upper right, while a magnifying glass is shown over an image a lab with students and professors examining a device, and a DNA helix is at the bottom.
An aerial view of the UCR campus at sunset showing the Bell Tower in the bottom center and the words 'Things to do around Riverside appear above in the sky'.

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