Bold Hearts Brilliant Minds Lockup
November 2022
A group of three students are standing in front of the Student Success Building on the UCR campus. Graphically, the essence of the UCR logo is framing the female placed in the center of the photo. | Accepting Fall 2023 Applications by Nov. 30

Did you know U.S. News & World Report ranked the University of California, Riverside (UCR) No. 1 in the nation for social mobility for the fourth year in row? Not only that, but CNBC ranked UCR among the top 15 U.S. public universities that "pay off the most."

Don't take our word for it, listen to Patrick discuss his journey to medical school, how UCR equipped him to succeed, and how he's using what he's learned to benefit his hometown community.

As a reminder, transfer students have just a few more weeks to submit their fall 2023 applications to UCR (due Nov. 30)! We encourage them to check out these application tips, as well as the financial aid, dates, and resources featured below.

A UCR DEGREE IS AFFORDABLE | University of California, Riverside | University of California, Riverside

Cost of attending, financial aid, living expenses — your students will save money at UCR!

  • The cost of attending is extremely competitive with private institutions and other UCs.
  • Tuition remains flat until graduation, for up to six years.
  • 87% of undergrads who applied received financial aid, and 98% of recipients received grants and/or scholarships.
  • UCR is No. 4 in Pell Grant student performance (Washington Monthly) and No. 11 best public university for financial aid (The Princeton Review).
  • The cost of living in Riverside is much lower than nearby metropolitan areas.

Encourage your students to apply for financial aid by the March 2 priority deadline!

DATES & DEADLINES | University of California, Riverside
  • Nov. 30: Deadline to submit the UC application.
  • Dec. 15: Access the Transfer Academic Update (TAU) to update grades and course records.
  • Jan. 31: Deadline to complete the TAU.
  • March: Admission notifications begin. University Honors invitations to follow. Housing contracts open.
  • March 2: Priority deadline to apply for financial aid. (Late applications still accepted.)
  • May 6: Highlander Day open house for admitted transfer students and their families.
  • June 1: Deadline to submit the Statement of Intent to Register (SIR).
  • July: Submit I-20 before fall quarter begins in September. (International students only.)
  • July 1: Deadline to submit final transcripts/documents for coursework completed through the end of spring.
  • September: Fall quarter begins.
LIFE AT UCR | University of California, Riverside
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New and Open Majors
Includes robotics, engineering, and more.
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University Honors
This is for high-achieving fall quarter transfer students. Invitations deploy in March.
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Transfer Academic Update
After applying, students are required to update grades and course records between Dec. 15-Jan. 31.
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Summer Sessions
Students can save money and get a head start on academics and life on campus.
Play the full episode: The College Tour | A male student is in front of a UCR campus landscape.
UCR in Action
Catch UCR's episode on the Amazon Prime streaming series "The College Tour"! Students share their academic and student life experiences.
UPDATES & EVENTS | University of California, Riverside
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Transfer Appointments Available
Students can register to chat with transfer admission counselors. Admission, financial aid, housing, and student life questions are welcome.
STORIES | University of California, Riverside
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UCR public policy student meets with Vice President Harris

Catherine Mah is one of 75 student leaders from 33 states to join a discussion on reproductive justice.

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A sustainability tabling event is being conducted on campus. There is a tent with the word "sustainability" printed on the front panel.
 
No. 9 among public universities for sustainability

UCR is a Top 50 Green College for sustainability practices, foundations in sustainability education, and a healthy quality of life for students.

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UCR IN THE MEDIA | University of California, Riverside
 
 
Review: Christina Fernandez's photographs, on view in Riverside, are a major pivot in Chicano art
The Los Angeles Times
 
The hunt for habitable planets may have just gotten far more narrow, new study finds
CNN
 
ARCHIVES | University of California, Riverside
 
Explore past issues of UCR's Counselor Newsletter.
 
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