University of California, Riverside | Undergraduate Admissions
August 2020
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Get to know UC Riverside and all the things that make us Unique, Committed, and Real!
  • Online and in-person classes are led by Nobel Laureates and leaders of industry.
  • Hands-on guidance with jobs and internships in a competitive job market.
  • Student success resources, including academic tutoring, mental health services, at-home wellness activities, and free produce from our community garden.
  • Diversity and inclusivity, as students encounter a kaleidoscope of faces, narratives, and cultures.
  • And so much more!

Explore UCR in this newsletter and share these opportunities with your students. Then encourage them to register for Discover UCR, a virtual open house in October and November!

 
The Discover UCR graphic with oranges, our UCR letters, and iconic bell tower Discover UCR: Virtual Fall Preview

Oct. 1–Nov. 13
Online

Students and their families are invited to Discover UCR, a virtual open house featuring everything from admissions requirements and financial aid, to connections with faculty and campus organizations.

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UC High School Counselor Conference (Sept. 1–11)
Register today for this virtual event, which features student panels, updates on comprehensive review, and many other topics to support our partners in the counseling community. Each session includes a Q&A! Questions? Contact cnsrlcon@ucop.edu.

UC for You/UC For Everyone Events (September–October)
UC is hosting six virtual systemwide events for students and families. The UC for You events will help those who will be applying this fall get to know the nine undergraduate campuses. The UC for Everyone: UC wants You! events help those who are considering UC in future years. All events are free, and many feature admission staff, current students/parents, faculty, and alumni. To learn more and register, visit ucforyou.universityofcalifornia.edu. Questions? Contact ucforyou@ucop.edu.

Dates and Deadlines

UC Admissions Requirements
The UC system adjusted its admissions requirements to help students in the wake of COVID-19.

International Students: Duolingo English Test (DET)
UCR is now accepting the DET with scores of 115 and higher as evidence of English language proficiency.

Campus Return
UCR continues to take decisive action to safeguard the safety and success of our campus community and to ensure that incoming UCR Highlanders will get the high-quality UC education and first-year experience they so richly deserve. Learn more about UCR's Campus Return and response to COVID-19.

Housing
Students will love the on-campus social experience at UCR. Learn about Housing's safety steps and access its "We Care" video.

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STORIES | University of California, Riverside
Select to access UCR alumna Chelsea Ramirez's video interview
 
Graduate Brings Immigrant Experience to the Big Screen

Chelsea Ramirez shares her narrative about being a proud daughter of Guatemalan immigrants in Apple TV+'s "Little America."

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UCR Freshmen Admissions for Fall 2020 Up 17%

UCR admitted a record number of freshmen for fall 2020, with a total of 32,708 admitted — an increase of almost 5,000 students from the year before.

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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.