The Support You Need to Succeed
UC Riverside wants you to succeed personally and professionally. We provide structure, resources, and services to help you overcome barriers so that you can reach your goals, feel support, find community, and learn in a relaxed and safe environment.
Plus, UCR is a Hispanic Serving Institution and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. It’s no wonder, that as a member of the world’s most prestigious public university system, UCR is among the top 1.3% of universities worldwide (Center for World University Rankings).
Visit the Veterans Resource Center
125 Costo Hall
(951) 827-2099
Hours:
Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–7 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Academic Success and Support
Learn from Susy about all the resources to assist students academically at UCR, including the Academic Resource Center and the Office of Student Engagement.
Resources for Your Success
Academic and Career Resources
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Academic Advising
Whether new to UCR or on your last semester of college, seeking the guidance of an academic adviser will open doors of opportunity that you may not have otherwise known were available. Besides helping you develop a course plan that will fulfill your graduating requirements, they can recommend courses that keep you inspired and help identify programs and opportunities that will better prepare you for your future career.
- College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (CHASS) – CHASS Advising
- College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (CNAS) – CNAS Advising
- Marlan and Rosemary Bourns College of Engineering (BCOE) – BCOE Advising
- School of Business – Business Advising
- School of Education (SOE) – SOE Advising
- School of Public Policy (SPP) – SPP Advising
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Academic Resource Center (ARC)
The Academic Resource Center (ARC) offers a wide variety of programs and services to support students in being successful at UCR — and many of those are FREE! Take advantage of programs like tutoring, Supplemental Instruction, writing support, and Early Assist to get ahead in your classes. The ARC also has resources to support personal growth and development as well as graduate school preparation.
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Career Resources
Maximize all that UCR’s Career Center offers. Schedule an appointment with career specialists for career guidance, resume review, and interview prep. Log in to UCR Handshake or visit a career fair to find internships, and part-time and full-time positions.
- EduNav: Course Navigation System
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Operation VETS
Operation VETS (Veteran, Employment, Transition, Success) is a career-development program for Veterans and service members of all majors and class levels. This program meets during the winter quarter. Sessions are led by UCR Career Center Counselors and feature professionals/employers from various industries. Students participate in workshops, group discussions, reflective exercises, and cohort team-building activities during the sessions.
Dining and Housing
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Dining Services
Dining Services offers a wide variety of residential restaurants, retail dining locations, convenience stores, and markets across campus. Options are healthy, high-quality, and multicultural, and include a full range of diet preferences, from vegan and vegetarian to gluten-friendly and halal. Our menus are made fresh daily in small batches by chefs from our talented culinary team. Watch the UC Riverside Dining Tour video.
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Housing Services
Explore three Housing options: Residence Halls, UCR Campus Apartments, and Family Housing. Each provides a convenient, student-centered environment to complement your university education.
You can also consider Living-Learning Communities (LLC), which are on-campus Residence Halls for students who share academic interests, identities, and academic status such as Pathways for transfer students and Honors for Honors students.
View Housing opportunities:
• Video: UCR Housing Tour
• Video: UCR Housing: Where "Living the Promise" Lives
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Housing: Residential Education
Housing’s Residential Education hosts over 1,500 programs and activities throughout the year, including movies, BBQs, contests, and field trips. You can also take part in student orgs, jobs, and leadership opportunities.
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Housing: Veteran Placement for Transfer Students
Veterans can have priority placement in campus housing or be housed with another student Veteran.
Follow these steps:
1. Submit the Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) by June 1 for fall admission and Oct. 15 for winter admission.
2. Submit the Housing application or contract right away, as campus housing is in high demand and fills up quickly. Visit Housing Services to choose a community and see dates and deadlines. For virtual tours, visit UC Riverside Housing Tour and the Housing 360 Virtual Tour. For inquiries, contact the Housing office at housinginfo@ucr.edu or (951) 827-6350.
3. Once you’ve submitted the housing application or contract by the deadline, contact Tami Thacker, Director of Veteran Services at tamarat@ucr.edu or (951) 827-2099 for Veteran placement. Veterans can have priority placement in campus housing or be housed with another student Veteran.
Student Life
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Events
Fun and adventures await with Campus Events! Enjoy thousands of activities on campus from athletics and films, to workshops and conferences. In fact, UCR is known for its concerts. Big names have performed on campus, including Kendrick Lamar, Ludacris, Dillon Francis, and Kid Cudi.
Visit Prospective Student Events for first-year and transfer admission events. You'll learn about the undergraduate student experience, admissions process, tours, and resources. -
Health, Well-being & Safety (HWS)
Learn how each Health, Well-being & Safety (HWS) department can contribute to your safety and well-being.
• Basic Needs – For students who are experiencing challenges, such as food insecurity, housing displacement/homelessness, or financial crisis.
• Campus Advocacy, Resources & Education (CARE) – UCR’s sexual violence intervention and prevention support program.
• Case Management – For students who are dealing with mental health, academic, relationship, food insecurity, and other stressful crises.
• Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) – Provides access to mental health resources that support and promote academic, career, personal, and social development.
• Healthy Campus – Collaborates with campus and community partners to create a campus culture of health.
• Police & Campus Safety – Ensures the quality of life on campus by providing a safe and secure environment.
• Student Disability Resource Center (SDRC) – Provides assistance to students with permanent and temporary disabilities.
• Student Health Services (SHS) – Offers on-campus primary care and psychiatric services, as well as referrals to off-campus specialists, programs, and resources. Although any registered student can visit SHS, the UC Student Health Insurance Plan (UC SHIP) covers more when you access care on campus.
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Recreation
UCR’s Recreation department offers healthy options for living active lives while working toward a UCR degree. All UCR students are automatically members of the Student Recreation Center (SRC), a 155,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility for exercise, sports activities, events, and general recreational use.
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Riverside, CA
The City of Riverside is a vibrant and safe college town in the heart of Southern California. It offers small-town friendliness and big-city fun, including festivals, museums, theaters, hiking, and a thriving restaurant and coffee shop scene. Plus, Riverside is about an hour's drive to beaches, mountains, Coachella, Los Angeles, and San Diego.
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Student Life
Get the total UCR experience with Student Life. Explore opportunities for learning, leadership, community building, and creative expression that go way beyond the classroom. Join a student org, attend a concert, connect with a mentor, and more!
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Student Organizations
Explore more than 350+ student organizations, including UCR's diversity, equity, and inclusion programs united by one common goal: to provide you with a sense of belonging, a feeling of support, and the opportunity for learning in a relaxed and safe environment.
