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College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
Admissions
Say Yes to CHASS
When you say yes to CHASS, you will attend the largest college at the University of California, Riverside (UCR) and benefit from our powerful interdisciplinary programs. Meet 10,000 students you won’t meet anywhere else. Choose from 60+ majors and earn a degree that will open doors. Study alongside faculty who understand you and will support your dreams. Access research centers, art galleries, and performance spaces to create work that will inspire the world.
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I'm ready. I want to submit my statement of intent to register (SIR).
That's great news. You can SIR right here.
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I've been accepted as a first-year student. What happens next?
MARCH
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.
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I've been accepted as a transfer student. What happens next?
MARCH
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.
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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:
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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.