University of California, Riverside | Undergraduate Admissions
October 2020
UCR students are Unique, Committed, and Real
Helping Your Students Succeed

Your students keep us on our toes. They're determined, outspoken, and demanding — and we love that about them! At UC Riverside, they'll continue to break boundaries.

We'll challenge them with our world-class faculty, including two Nobel Laureates, stimulate them with undergraduate research opportunities, and support them for a lifetime of curiosity!

Learn more with the resources and opportunities in this month's newsletter.

 
UCR is Test-Free for Fall 2021!

UC Riverside will not be using standardized exam scores (ACT/SAT) in our comprehensive review and selection process for the Fall 2021 admissions cycle. Exam scores may still be used to meet area b of the a-g subject requirements as well as the UC Entry Level Writing requirement.

 
Register for Discover UCR Virtual Fall Preview Discover UCR: Virtual Fall Preview

Oct. 1–Nov. 6
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.

DATES AND DEADLINES | University of California, Riverside
SAVE THE DATES | University of California, Riverside
  • May 1 – Deadline to submit your Statement of Intent to Register (SIR).
  • July 1 – Deadline to submit your final, official high school transcript.
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Students will love our latest resources!

NEW Videos Webpage
Get guidance on the admission process, learn what life is like at UCR, and learn about the vibrant city of Riverside, CA.

Blue, Gold & Black Podcast
Dominique Beale, community engagement and outreach admissions recruiter and podcast host, talks with UCR students, campus leaders, and community partners to explore the intersection of being Black and a being a UCR Highlander.

Virtual Events
Explore life at UCR with upcoming events, college fairs, and virtual meetings for out-of-state and international students.

Undergraduate Admissions Brochure
Get an at-your-fingertips overview of UCR — perfect for you, your students, and their families!

COUNSELOR-SPECIFIC RESOURCES | University of California, Riverside

Explore a full range of virtual tour options:

  • One-hour webinars hosted by student ambassadors
  • Virtual group sessions for 5+ students
  • 360-degree virtual tours of labs, lecture halls, housing, and more
STORIES | University of California, Riverside
UCR is ranked No. 1 for Social Mobility
 
No. 1 for Social Mobility

For the second consecutive year, UCR is the No. 1 university in the country for social mobility in the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings.

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UCR's William Madrigal Jr. teaches first Cahuilla language course in the University of California system
 
UCR Offers the First Cahuilla Language Course in UC System

William Madrigal Jr., a member of the Cahuilla Band of Indians and language instructor at UCR, spurs excitement around the almost-extinct indigenous language.

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UCR IN THE MEDIA | University of California, Riverside
 
Inside the 'Mulan' Flameout in China and Why Hollywood Can't Seem To Bridge the Culture Gap
MSN
 
Researchers Working To Grow Algae for Biofuels in the Dark Using Solar Energy
Forbes
 
ARCHIVES | University of California, Riverside
 
Explore past issues of UCR's Counselor Newsletter.
 
 
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Undergraduate Admissions
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