University of California, Riverside | Undergraduate Admissions
Highlander Orientation is a rite of passage.
Highlander Orientation is a rite of passage.

Highlander Orientation at UC Riverside is more than just a freshman enrollment requirement; it is a two-day rite of passage designed to make future Highlanders ready for the next four years. During the event, students will engage in activities including exploring the campus, getting to know fellow freshmen Highlanders and even registering for fall quarter classes.

Multiple freshman orientations are offered throughout July and August, each one geared toward a different type of student or major. Please help your students review the session dates to find which one applies to them.

Students must register for their orientation weekend by June 7. As there is limited space at each orientation, students are encouraged to sign up as soon as possible. They can do so online at orientation.ucr.edu


UC immunization requirements

IMPORTANT: ALL incoming, students (including re-admits) must complete TB Screening and prove immunization and/or immunity to:

  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
  • Varicella (Chickenpox)
  • Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap) – Td is not acceptable
  • Meningococcal conjugate – (Serogroups A, C, Y, & W-135) *22 years and under at time of registration

Please refer your incoming UCR freshmen and transfer students to the UC immunization requirements for details.

UC immunization requirements details

A new look for the UC application

Starting in August, the application and admission site for the UC system will undergo a facelift. The redesign uses easy-to-understand, conversational language and will be more intuitive to applying students. The UC system has created an application guide so that you can help your students feel comfortable with this exciting change.


One of the best

Forbes Magazine re-enforces what all Highlanders already know: UCR is a great investment. The magazine ranked UCR as one of America's Best Value Colleges for 2019. It previously also ranked the university as one of the top five most diverse campuses.

One of the Best

EVENTS | University of California, Riverside
Summer Sessions at UCR

UCR Summer Sessions
Incoming freshmen and transfers can enroll in Summer Sessions to get a jump on fulfilling prerequisites and major requirements
June 24–Aug. 31

Highlander Freshman Orientation

Highlander Freshman Orientation
Please encourage admitted students to visit orientation.ucr.edu and find which two-day session they should attend.
July 8–Aug. 9

UCR's Campus Events Calendar

Visit our events Page
See what's happening on campus. Many events are open to the public!


STORIES | University of California, Riverside
New biotechnology degree
 
A new degree promises better biotechnology

Southern California's biotechnology labor force is about to get a boost from a new program at UC Riverside.

The degree prepares students for the most in-demand, highly skilled jobs >>


Acting Assistant Professor Kimberly Guerrero
 
Assistant professor to co-star on CBS Pilot

"It is a very special show with a powerful message of how we can figure out ways to move forward when we don't agree politically."

The show is described as "Northern Exposure" meets "The West Wing" >>


Forensic entomology
 
Maggots and murder

UC Riverside students investigate what insects can teach the world about crime.

Like something ripped from a police TV drama >>


International Space Station
 
Space tomatoes

A grant helps UC Riverside put tomato plants on the International Space Station.

The plants have minimal leaves and stems but still produce a normal amount of fruit >>


UCR IN THE MEDIA | University of California, Riverside
Spiders, Centipedes, Scorpions Invade Downtown Riverside
MyNewsLA.com
 
Newport Beach Film Festival documentary shows challenges autistic students face in college
The Orange County Register
 
 
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Undergraduate Admissions
900 University Ave.
3106 Student Services Building
Riverside, CA 92521-0119

 
Phone: (951) 827-3411
Email: admissions@ucr.edu
Website: admissions.ucr.edu
 
This information is accurate and reliable as of the date of publication but may change without notice. Please contact Undergraduate Admissions for the most up-to-date information.