What's Next?

• I'm ready. I want to submit my statement of intent to register (SIR).

  That's great news. You can SIR right here. 

• I've been accepted as a first-year student. What happens next?

  MARCH

  • Complete your FAFSA or CADAA by April 2.

  APRIL and MAY

  • Come to a CHASS virtual open house on Thursday, March 14th from 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. 
  • Register for Highlander Orientation in April (it takes place in July/August). (Specific dates not given)
  • Go to Highlander Day and special departmental events on April 13.
  • Submit your statement of intent to register (SIR) by May 15.
  • Apply for housing in March 10 and by the May 10 priority deadline.
  • Plan to take the Analytical Writing Placement Exam (AWPE) in May or June (if needed). (Specific dates not given)

  JUNE, JULY, and AUGUST

  • Submit any financial aid documents by June 1.
  • Wave USHIP from June 1 - September 12 (if needed).
  • Send your transcripts by July 1 and any other docs/tests in by July 15.
  • Take the Mathematics Advisory Exam (MAE) by July 12 (if needed).
  • Come to Highlander Orientation and meet your academic advisor and register for classes in July/August. (Specific dates not given)
  • Submit your Statement of Legal Residence (SLR) by August 1.
  • Explore student organizations and the UCR events calendar to plan some fun.
  • Get your R’Card as soon as June 1 and by September 8.

  SEPTEMBER

  • Avoid late fees: Pay your fall fees by September 16.
  • Submit your immunization records by September 23.
  • The first day of the quarter is September 23. The first day of instruction is September 26. 

  Get an even more detailed checklist at admissions.ucr.edu/nextsteps.

• I've been accepted as a transfer student. What happens next?

  MARCH

  • Complete your FAFSA or CADAA by April 2.

  APRIL and MAY

  • Come to a CHASS virtual open house in April.
  • Register for Highlander Orientation in April (takes place in July/August). (Specific dates not given)
  • Go to Highlander Day and special departmental events on May 4.
  • Apply for housing April 1 - May 10 priority deadline.

  JUNE, JULY, and AUGUST

  • Submit your statement of intent to register (SIR) by June 1.
  • Wave USHIP in June (if needed). 
  • Submit any financial aid documents by July 1.
  • Send your transcripts by July 1 and any other docs/tests in by July 15.
  • Submit your Statement of Legal Residence (SLR) by August 1.
  • Come to Highlander Orientation for transfers and meet your academic advisor and register for classes in August/September. (Specific dates not given)
  • Explore student organizations and the UCR events calendar to plan some fun.
  • Get your R’Card as soon as June 1 and by September 3.

  SEPTEMBER

  • Avoid late fees: Pay your fall fees by September 16.
  • Submit summer transcripts by September 15.
  • Submit your immunization records by September 23.
  • The first day of the quarter is September 23. The first day of instruction is September 26. 

  Get an even more detailed checklist at admissions.ucr.edu/nextstepstransfers.

• I want to apply.

  We're so excited you want to apply. Visit admissions.ucr.edu or the links below for details on how, when, and what you need to apply to UCR:

  • First Year
  • Transfer
  • Out-of-State
  • International
  • Military
  • Former Foster Youth
  • Parents/Guardians
  • Counselors
• I want some help.
  • To get help from Undergraduate Admissions, call (951) 827-3411 or go here: admissions.ucr.edu/ask.
  • To get help from the CHASS main office, call (951) 827-3683.
  • To get help from a CHASS academic advisor, go here: chassstudentaffairs.ucr.edu/contacts. 

What Will It Be Like?