Incoming students, please click and read through the following steps to get started at UC Riverside. If you have additional questions, connect with your advisor here.
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Registration (New Students Only)
Important Dates and Deadlines
Schedule of Classes is Online May 9, 2024 Student enrollment appointments become viewable in R'Web May 14 , 2024 Registration Opens July 1, 2024 Last Day to Register October 11, 2024 Last Day to Add Course without Dean Approval (no fee & MUST fill out Enrollment Adjustment form) October 18, 2024 at NOON Last Day to Withdraw from Course (no fee) October 18, 2024 Last Day to Change Grading Basis (no fee) October 18, 2024 Last Day to Withdraw from Course ($4 fee & MUST fill out Enrollment Adjustment form) November 18, 2024 at NOON Last Day to Change Grading Basis ($4 fee) November 22, 2024 -
Statement of Legal Residence
As noted in your admission offer and post admission documents, all students are required to complete the statement of legal residence. Students who do not complete this online form will be assigned nonresident tuition. This includes students who completed their undergraduate degree at UCR. Please click the following link, Residency for Tuition Purposes and complete this form as soon as possible.
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Direct Deposit
Enroll for direct deposit via R’Web for fellowship stipends, financial aid or any other student refunds. Visit the Student Business Services page for more information on Refunds, Loan Processing, Payments, 1098-T Taxpayer Relief Act, Forms, and Student Accounts.
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UCR R'Mail
Please ensure that you have set up your UCR R’Mail account if you have not done so already. All communications from campus will always contact you using your R’Mail account.
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Parking
Visit Campus Transportation & Parking Services for:
- Parking permits
- RTA (Rapid Transit Agency) local Riverside bus line. Bus passes are free for UCR students
- Metrolink (Southern California Commuter Train) - easy access to Los Angeles, San Diego and beaches. Train tickets are free for UCR students.
- Carpool
- Other alternative transportation programs
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact TAPS.
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Housing
Below are some resources for on and off campus housing. Please be proactive in your housing search.
- Riverside Neighborhoods information from the City of Riverside
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Medical Insurance
Graduate Students are automatically enrolled in a UCR policy. Students that prefer to keep their own medical insurance will need to cancel UCR’s policy by applying for a waiver as soon as possible. For questions, contact Student Health Services.
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Campus ID Cards
To obtain your UCR Student ID card, visit Card Services.
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International Students
The International Student Resource Center assists incoming international students in answering questions and services.
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Deferring Attendance
We are unable to defer to the Spring Quarter. However, deferment to the Winter Quarter is considered on a case-by-case basis. To request a deferment, contact the Faculty Advisor of Admissions in your department.
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Local Address
Once you have a local address, please be sure to update this information on R’Web. This is very important. If your local address is not updated, all mailed information will be sent to your home address on record.