Welcome to UC Riverside and the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences

We are excited to have you join our community of scholars, artists, and social scientists! The checklist below will help guide you through the items you need to do before and after your arrival and help in the transition to graduate studies and campus life.

Steps to Take After Returning the Intent to Register...

Set Up Your UCR Email Account

A confirmation letter with your Student and Net ID numbers will be sent to you when the campus receives your Intent to Register form. The R’Web portal is where you’ll go to set up your e-mail, as well as enroll in courses, review financial account information, make payments, update contact information, set up your bank direct deposit for non-payroll financial awards, and more!

Send Official Transcripts

Official transcripts are required from all institutions you have attended. Please ensure these are sent before the first day of classes to avoid any registration holds. E-transcripts from your institution(s) should be sent directly to Graduate Admissions.

Register for Classes

Fall instruction begins September 25, 2025. The campus is open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday-Friday and is closed on Academic and Administrative Holidays.

New Student Enrollment Period is June 30 - October 10, 2025

The Schedule of Classes is available online after May. Contact your program to review course requirements. For instructions on how to register online, visit the Registrar's Office.

View the Academic Calendar for important deadlines, as well as your graduate program handbook or Catalog Copy to review degree requirements and other graduate program information. Any questions contact the Faculty Graduate Advisor and Student Services Advisor.

International Students

International Students will be able to enroll after clearing any Graduate Division holds and checking in with the International Students and Scholars Center.

Complete the Online Statement of Legal Residence (SLR)

All incoming graduate students are required to file a Statement of Legal Residence (SLR). Once this form is submitted, fellowship stipends will be scheduled for disbursement, and any registration holds will be cleared. Any questions, contact Reshelp@ucr.edu or visit the Residency site.

Misconduct Survey

In the admissions financial package, the offer of academic employment is included for most students during the first academic year. Students will receive an e-mail from Truescreen with a misconduct survey before an assignment is made. This survey is required to be submitted as a condition of employment.

Sign Up for Payroll Direct Deposit

• 1st DIRECT DEPOSIT FORM: From the R’Web portal, set up direct deposits to your bank account 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.
   
• 2nd DIRECT DEPOSIT FORM (TA Employment Payroll): If your financial award package includes a TA appointment during the first year, you’ll complete a set of personnel forms before employment. Perla Fabelo will be in contact with you about this process. Direct deposits will take effect one month after signing up for payroll. Students are encouraged to update their current mailing address if payments are mailed out.

Housing

If you’d like to be in contact with current graduate students to find a roommate or rent a room, contact your program’s graduate student services advisor, who will gladly connect you with their student listserv. Below are a few places to find on and off-campus housing. Please apply early.

1. UCR Housing Services
2. Riverside Neighborhoods information from the City of Riverside
3. Riverside Apartment Finder
4. Zillow

Things to Do Later this Summer…

GLACIER

International students will receive information on GLACIER during the summer. Students are required to complete the tax withholding documents in order for fellowship stipends to disburse. Any questions regarding this process while completing these documents contact Elena Valdez in Accounting.

The International Student Resource Center assists incoming international students in answering questions and provides services. We encourage students to visit their website and check when it is recommended to arrive on campus.

Fall Orientations

There will be a series of orientations that graduate students will be required to attend. Dates and times will be announced during the summer:

• Orientation for International Students – Visit the International Student & Scholars Office for dates.
• Graduate Division Orientation (mandatory for all new graduate students) – will be available online on their CANVAS portal page. Information will be sent out to all incoming students with this information.
• Teaching Assistant Orientation (mandatory for all new students who will TA in their first year - TAs choose 1 day) – Orientation | Teaching Assistant Development Program (ucr.edu)
• Graduate Program Welcome Orientation – Your Student Services Advisor will contact you with the scheduled date for the orientation.

Other Campus Information

Medical Insurance

Graduate Students are automatically enrolled in a UCR policy, and the fee for the insurance is covered by the fellowship. Insurance will take effect at the start of the Fall quarter and when students are enrolled at full-time status. Students who prefer to keep their own medical insurance will need to cancel UCR’s policy by applying for a waiver as soon as possible. Any questions, please contact the Student Health Services.

COVID-19 INFORMATION

Visit Environmental Health & Safety for more information.

Campus ID Cards

Visit Card Services to obtain your UCR Student ID card!

Campus Health and Safety

Visit the campus safety resource page.

Fellowship Awards

Aside from the admissions fellowship, there are other fellowship awards for graduate students and I would encourage you to apply when the call is sent out.

• Graduate Dean Dissertation Research Grants
• Chancellor's Dissertation Year Grants
• Graduate Student Association Research Conference Awards

Transportation & Parking Services (TAPS)

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, Beaches, and San Diego
• Carpool.
• Other Alternative Transportation Programs.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact TAPS.

If this is your first time flying to Southern California, we recommend flying into Ontario International Airport, located about 20 miles from campus. Los Angeles International Airport is about 68 miles. Various shuttle services provide 24-hour service directly from both airports to Riverside. Please check local listings for rates and availability.

Additional questions should be directed to the Director of Graduate Studies (DGS) and the Student Services Advisor.

Enjoy your summer, and we look forward to seeing you in the Fall!