Comprehensive review is the process by which UC Riverside (UCR) evaluates first-year applicants, who meet minimum UC requirements, using multiple measures of achievement and promise, while considering the context in which each student has demonstrated accomplishment. UCR will calculate an Academic Index Score (AIS) for all first-year applicants. The faculty of UCR have designated the measures described below to be used to calculate the AIS.

High School GPA– The strength of an applicant’s high school GPA is the strongest indicator that a student will be successful within an academically challenging UC environment. The capped GPA is calculated on the basis of all completed “a-g” courses with extra points added for UC-approved honors courses taken in grades 10 and 11, capped at 8 semesters. A capped GPA considers the extra points earned for honors-level courses and may exceed 4.0 for some students.

Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB)courses – AP and IB courses prepare students for college-level coursework. Therefore, students who take and do well in these courses tend to have a high probability for success within the UC environment.

Eligibility in the Local Context (ELC)–The Eligibility in the Local Context (ELC) program recognizes the individual accomplishments of students in light of the opportunities offered by their particular high school.

Low Family Income– Students who demonstrate high academic achievement, despite low socioeconomic status, are likely to exhibit persistence, maturity, and insight. Low family income is determined based on total family members and household income.

First-Generation University Attendance– UC-eligible applicants who are the first in their immediate family to attend college are apt to have personal strengths that will contribute to their academic success. Students whose parents have not graduated from a four-year college or university are qualified for first-generation university attendance.

You can demonstrate proficiency by meeting any of the following exam benchmarks. Keep in mind that you must complete one of these exams by December of your final year of high school/secondary school.

• Score 24 or higher for the ACT English Language Arts (ELA)
• Score 31 or higher on Writing and Language in the SAT
• Score 3, 4 or 5 on the AP examination in English Language and Composition, or English Literature and Composition
• Score 6 or 7 on the IB Standard Level examination in English (Language A only)
• Score 5, 6 or 7 on the IB Higher Level examination in English (Language A only)
• Score 6.5 or higher on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination:
- Internet-based test (iBT): Minimum score of 80 or better
- Paper-delivered test: Minimum score of 60 or better
• Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 115

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Improve essential academic and languages skills with UCR’sAdmission Preparation Program (APP)!

Participating in this educational program does not in itself provide preference in admission to the University of California. If you're interested in applying to UCR, view thefirst-year student admission requirementsor thetransfer student admission requirements. You can also contact theUCR Undergraduate Admissions officefor details about the admission process.

Advanced Placement
UCR grants credit for all Advanced Placement exams on which a student scores three or higher. Units awarded toward UC graduation may be granted for specific subjects and/or for general education/breadth requirements, as determined by each campus. AP exams can also be used to meet the minimum transfer admission subject requirements in English, math, and four other courses chosen from the humanities, behavioral/social sciences, and biological/physical sciences.

International Baccalaureate
The IB organization awards either a diploma or a certificate for individual IB exams. Students who complete the IB diploma with a score of 30 or above will receive 30 quarter (20 semester) units toward their UC degree. Students who receive IB certificates with a score of five or higher on Higher Level exams will receive eight quarter (5.3 semester) units.

A-Level Examinations
UCR grants credit for the General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Levels (A-Levels), the Cambridge International A-Levels, the Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Levels (H2), and the previously administered Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE), in content-based subjects similar to courses offered at UC and in which grades of A*, A, B, or C are awarded. UCR grants 12 quarter (eight semester) units of credit for academic courses only for GCE, Singapore-Cambridge, and Hong Kong A-Level exams.

Exam Credit

• AP exams with a score of 3 and above
• IB HL exams with a score of 5 and above

You must earn a grade of C or better in all college-preparatory (“a–g”) courses:

1. History/Social Science: 2 years
2. English: 4 years
3. Mathematics: 3 years, 4 recommended
4. Laboratory Science: 2 years (3 years recommended)
5. Language Other than English: 2 years, 3 recommended
6. Visual and Performing Arts: 1 year
7. College-Preparatory Elective: 1 year

For country-specific admission requirements, visitinternational admissions requirementsby country or educational system. For questions, visitadmissions.ucr.edu/ask.

To meet minimum requirements to be considered for UCR selection, you must earn a minimum GPA of 3.4 on a 4.0 scale (equivalent to an 85 percent on a 100 percent scale). The assessment of a qualifying GPA is based on “a–g” courses (required high school/secondary classes) completed in years 10 and 11. If the high school/secondary school offers a different curriculum, your academic achievement will be based on that educational system’s grading scale.

International students need a valid passport, nonimmigrant visa (F-1 or J-1), and the appropriate documentation to study at an accredited university in the United States. Learn more aboutvisa and U.S. entry requirements.

Once you are admitted to UCR, theInternational Students and Scholars (ISS) officewill provide support services such as visa assistance and cultural/educational programs, which will help you transition into life in America and life at UCR.

Before you begin, find out whatimportant informationis needed for an accurate admission application. You can also find information about specificinternational admission requirements. Then learn abouttips and toolsthat are specific to international first-year applicants.

You will need your:

• Test scores
• Annual income (optional)
• Social Security number (if you have one)
• Citizenship status
• Statewide student ID (optional)
• Credit card (or check)
• Up-to-date browser
• Learn more about what you’ll need.
• OrderTest of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)andInternational English Language Testing System (IELTS)to be sent.

Express who you are, what matters to you and what you want to share with us by answering four out of eightpersonal insight questions.

TheUC applicationfor fall admission to UCR opens on Aug. 1. The fee is $80 for each UC. You can apply for a fee waiver — provided you have your family’s income and the number of people supported by it — when you fill out the application. The fall application filing period is Nov. 1-30. If you have difficulties, contactucinfo@applyucsupport.netor call(800) 207-1710 (in the U.S.)or+1 (310) 513-2715 (outside of the U.S.).

Now that you have applied, there are just afew more stepsto complete the process. These include printing your receipt, ordering test score reports and updating your application, if needed.

UCR Undergraduate Admissions will email instructions on how to access yourMyUCRadmission portal account. Log in regularly to check your admission status, respond to messages, and track important dates and deadlines.

• You must complete 60 semester (90 quarter) units of transferrable college credit.
• Admission to UCR is selective, so strive to surpass the minimum.
• Some major programs require a minimum GPA that is higher than that of basic admission.
• No more than 14 semester (21 quarter) units may be Pass/Not Pass.

You need to complete the following seven-course pattern by the end of the spring term prior to fall enrollment at UCR (or the fall term prior to enrollment if you're applying for winter admission):

• Two transferrable courses in English composition
• One transferrable course in mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning
• Four transferred courses chosen from at least two of these subject areas: arts and humanities, social and behavioral sciences, or physical and biological sciences Each course must be transferrable and worth at least 3 semester (4–5 quarter) units.

UseASSIST.orgto see if your classes will transfer before taking them.

Students transferring from California Community Colleges can use theUC Transfer Admission Planner (UC TAP)to track your coursework and monitor your progress. You can enter your coursework (completed and planned) from the beginning of your college career (or whenever you decide to transfer to UCR). You should still meet with counselors, as this tool does not replace in-person advising. The UC TAP also serves as yourTransfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)application.

Advanced Placement
We grant credit for all Advanced Placement exams on which a student scores 3 or higher. Units awarded toward UC graduation may be granted for specific subjects and/or for general education/ breadth requirements, as determined by each campus. AP exams can also be used to meet the minimum transfer admission subject requirements in English, math and four other courses chosen from the humanities, behavioral/social sciences and biological/physical sciences.

International Baccalaureate
The IB organization awards either a diploma or a certificate for individual IB exams. Students who complete the IB diploma with a score of 30 or above will receive 30 quarter (20 semester) units toward their UC degree. Students who receive IB certificates with a score of 5 or higher on Higher Level exams will receive 8 quarter (5.3 semester) units.

A-Level Examinations
We award credit for the General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Levels (A-Levels), the Cambridge International A-Levels, the Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Levels (H2) and the previously administered Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE), in content-based subjects similar to courses offered at UC and in which grades of A*, A, B or C are awarded. We grant 12 quarter (8 semester) units of credit for academic courses only for GCE, Singapore-Cambridge and Hong Kong A-Level exams.

International students need a valid passport, nonimmigrant visa (F-1 or J-1) and the appropriate documentation to study at an accredited university in the United States. Learn more aboutvisa and U.S. entry requirements.

• In general, each major has prerequisite (major prep) coursework that you must take before transferring in order to get into your major.
• Take the recommended lower-division/general education/breadth classes for your major.Students who transfer from California Community Colleges can take the recommended lower-division/general education/breadth classes for your major. Some programs recommend theIntersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC), which is a series of courses that California Community College students can complete to satisfy first- and second-year general education requirements before transferring. Some programs want you to focus on prerequisites instead of IGETC. UseASSIST.orgto see what your major program recommends or contact a UCR admissions counselor for help.
• Each major has a minimum GPA requirement. Some majors require a GPA higher than that required for basic admission. Programs are selective. Strive to surpass your program’s minimum GPA. Remember: All transferrable coursework will be taken into account.

Breadth Requirements
You are strongly encouraged to focus on preparatory course work (mathematics, science, and technical work) for your desired major rather than onIGETCcompletion. However, the Marlan and Rosemary Bourns College of Engineering (BCOE) does accept completion of IGETC as satisfying the majority of breadth requirements. Additional breadth coursework may be required after enrollment at BCOE.

Prerequisites
Strong technical preparation is essential for success in the admissions process and, subsequently, in all coursework at BCOE. If you intend to transfer to an engineering major, you are expected to complete the equivalent of UCR coursework required in the first two years of the programs and apply for transfer starting your junior year. UseASSIST.orgto see the prerequisites you must take for your intended major (and to make sure your classes will transfer).

Minimum GPA
Strive to surpass the 2.8 minimum GPA.

Learn more about transferring toBCOE.

Breadth Requirements
CompleteIGETCor the UCR breadth pattern for the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (CHASS).

Prerequisites
UseASSIST.orgto see the prerequisites you must take for your intended major (and to make sure your classes will transfer).

Minimum GPA
Strive to surpass the 2.8 minimum GPA.

Learn more about transferring toCHASS.
Connect with theTransfers First Programfor support, advocacy, planning, and more.

Breadth Requirements
You are strongly encouraged to focus on completing transferable math and science classes.IGETCis not accepted as a way to complete the required breadth classes for College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (CNAS). However, courses taken to satisfy IGETC may also go toward completing those requirements.

Prerequisites
UseASSIST.orgto view the prerequisites you must take for your intended major (and to make sure your classes will transfer).

Minimum GPA
Strive to surpass the 2.8 minimum GPA.

Learn more about being aCNAS studentand becoming anew transfer studentto CNAS.

Breadth Requirements
CompleteIGETCor the UCR breadth pattern for the Graduate School of Education (GSOE).

Prerequisites
UseASSIST.orgto see the prerequisites you must take for your intended major (and to make sure your classes will transfer).

Minimum GPA
Strive to surpass the 2.8 minimum GPA.

Learn more about being aGSOE student.

Breadth Requirements
CompleteIGETCor the UCR breadth pattern for the School of Business.

Prerequisites
Complete community college courses equivalent to seven lower division UCR business major requirements as listed onASSIST.org.

Minimum GPA
Attain a minimum GPA of 2.8 in all UC-transferable coursework. These GPAs are a baseline for consideration and are not a guarantee of admission.

Learn more about being aSchool of Business student.

Breadth Requirements
CompleteIGETCor the UCR breadth pattern for the School of Public Policy (SPP).

Prerequisites
UseASSIST.orgto see the prerequisites you must take for your intended major (and to make sure your classes will transfer).

Minimum GPA
Strive to surpass the 2.8 minimum GPA.

Learn more about being anSPP student.

Before you begin, find out whatimportant informationis needed for an accurate winter admission application.

You will need your:

• Transcripts
• Test scores
• Annual income (optional)
• Social Security number (if you have one)
• Citizenship status
• Statewide student ID (optional)
• Credit card (or check)
• Learn more about what you will need.

Express who you are, what matters to you, and what you want to share with us by answering one required and an additional three out of sevenpersonal insight questions.

TheUC applicationfor fall admission to UCR opens on Aug. 1, and the fall application filing period is Nov. 1–30. TheUC applicationfor winter admission opens on July 1, and the winter application filing period is July 1–31.

The fee is $80 for each UC. You can apply for a fee waiver — provided you have your family’s income and the number of people supported by it — when you fill out the application. If you have difficulties, contactucinfo@applyucsupport.netor call(800) 207-1710 (in the U.S.)or+1 (310) 513-2715 (outside of the U.S.).

Now that you have applied, there are just afew more stepsto complete the process. These include printing your receipt, ordering test score reports, and updating your application, if needed.

UCR Undergraduate Admissions will email instructions on how to access yourMyUCRadmission portal account. Log in regularly to check your admission status, respond to messages, and track important dates and deadlines.

Make a smooth academic transition to UCR with the guidance of faculty and student mentors through first-year programs offered by our colleges and schools to new first-year and transfer students.

For First-Year Students:

• Engineering First Year Learning Community (EFLC)
• CHASS F1RST: First-Year Experience Programs
• CNAS Freshman Scholars Learning Communities (FSLC)

First-year students can also register for Student Life'sFirst Year Mentor Programand connect with experienced/trained student leaders who answer questions and provide support throughout the first year.

For Transfer Students:

• BCOE Transfer Transition Program
• CHASS Transfers F1rst
• CNAS STEM Connections Program
• School of Business Transfer Student Mentor Program

Get academic support, discover dedicated resources, attend special events and connect with other transfer students through theTransfer Success Program.

If you're admitted to UCR, you can ensure a smooth transition by following the next steps for incomingfirst-year students,fall transfers, andwinter transfers.

Safety is a top priority at UCR. We have a 24/7, on-campuspolice department, an emergency notification system that sends text alerts, a no-tolerance policy against sexual violence, and secure residence halls with video surveillance, restricted card access, and live-in staff. At night, ourCommunity Service Officerspatrol halls and parking lots, andCampus Safety Escortsaccompany students across campus.

Every quarter, theCareer Centeris your headquarters for the professional advice, skills, and strategies that will lead you to your ideal career. Attend career fairs, skill-building workshops, employer information sessions, and networking meet-ups with representatives from top companies. Use the Career Center's Handshake tool to search for jobs and internships on campus and off.

Discover community, find mentors, and develop as a leader with UCR's Ethnic & Gender Centers. Learn more about UCR’s commitment todiversity, equity and inclusion.

• African Student Programs
• Asian Pacific Student Programs
• Chicano Student Programs
• Foster Youth Support Services
• LGBT Resource Center
• Middle Eastern Student Center
• Native American Student Programs
• Undocumented Student Programs
• Women's Resource Center

Learn more about the manyon-campus housingoptions for both international first-year and transfer students. If you're interested in living off-campus, visitAbout Riverside, which describes neighborhoods around the city. Find accommodations that fit your needs and preferences.

Once you are admitted to UCR, theInternational Student and Scholars (ISS) Officewill be the point-of-contact for U.S. immigration advice related to your student status. Services related to U.S. immigration include pre-arrival guidance on obtaining a visa to enter the U.S., maintaining lawful student status throughout your academic program, and guidance on international travel and working in the U.S. The ISS office will also help you navigate on and off campus resources and provide ongoing programming, workshops and orientations to support your success and wellness at UCR.

As a parent/guardian of a UCR student, you have access to many resources that will help you to support your student during this journey. Learn how to get involved and stay connected, and find out how we will keep your student safe, happy, and healthy.

• Find out more about the UCR experience with ourParent and Guardian Brochure in EnglishorParent and Guardian Brochure in Mandarin
• Play an integral role in your student's UCR experience with theHighlander Family Netowrk.

UCR welcomes student parents and offers support with a wide range of resources and accommodations.

• Center for Early Childhood Education (ECS)for students, staff, faculty, and/or members of the community who need child care services.
• Lactation roomswith privacy, a refrigerator, plush seating, and sanitary provisions.
• Oban Family Housingwith one- and two-bedroom apartment homes adjacent to the campus. UCR’sECSand Riverside’s public and private schools are nearby.
• R'Kidsfor students, faculty, and staff with children, are expecting children, or will have children. Parents can discuss experiences, learn from each other and offer advice, while their children are involved in activities and entertainment.
• SRC Youth Programsto promote a healthy and safe lifestyle using positive experiences, sports, activities, games, and educational instruction.

UCR focuses on all facets of well-being. We offer manycampus resourcesto help you meet all of your goals, such as support groups, tutoring, community service, employment, emergency food resources, sports, and health care — which is all included in your tuition.

Have fun and make friends!Student Lifeoffers incredible social opportunities with concerts, music festivals, fun fairs, cultural celebrations, guest speakers, film series, theater productions, poets, performers, and more than 500 student organizations!

VisitTransportation Servicesto learn about parking, public transportation (and student benefits), electric vehicle charging stations, UCR's Bike/Walk Program, and more.

Undergraduate Educationcultivates student success by providing academic support, experiential learning, and research opportunities. Challenge yourself in our rigorous University Honors program. Participate in research projects with our renowned faculty. Intern for a government agency or NGO in Sacramento or Washington, D.C. Create and facilitate your own 1-unit course with R'Courses. Ace your classes and prep for graduate school exams with help from the Academic Resource Center.