Preparing for UC Riverside | UCEAP Reciprocity System

BEFORE YOU ARRIVE AT UC Riverside

2025 - 2026

Contacts

UCEAP Reciprocity and Visa & Immigration Information

International Students and Scholars, International Affairs
Student Services Building, 2nd floor
Contact your advisor: Kelly Hinosawa
International Student Resources
New Student Resources

Housing

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Reminders

Housing is not guaranteed.
A campus housing rental agreement lasts through the end of the academic year (June). If you leave your housing before the end of the agreement, you may be subject to a cancellation fee. Rental agreements in the community may last through August 31, and may not allow for cancellation. Check all terms and conditions before making a commitment.
If you apply for more than one housing option, accept only one. You will be financially responsible for all agreements you accept.

University Housing (UC Housing)

Undergraduate/Graduate Students

On-Campus Apartments/Residence Halls

Explore Campus Housing
Apply for Campus Housing

Contact: UCR Housing Services

Note: You do not need to submit an SIR (Statement of Intent to Register); this is done on your behalf by UC.

Contact UCR Housing Services to find out if short-term housing (4 months or less) is available on campus.

Application Deadline: Apply as soon as you obtain your Net I.D.

Community Housing (Non-UC Housing)

Off-Campus Housing Resources

Arrival Information & Orientation

Dates

We strongly urge you to purchase airline tickets AFTER you have obtained your visa and confirmed travel conditions to the US from your home country. When you do purchase a ticket, purchase a refundable/changeable ticket.

When should I arrive?

No later than

Fall: September 16, 2025
Winter: TBD

No earlier than

Fall: August 23, 2025
Winter: TBD

You may arrive no more than 30 days prior to the start date printed on your visa certificate of eligibility (DS-2019). Students who do not have pre-arranged housing are advised to arrive as early as possible.

Start Date on Certificate of Eligibility (DS-2019)

Fall: September 22, 2025
Winter: January 2, 2026

International Students and Scholars, International Affairs Events

Orientation
Fall: September 17 and 19, 2025
Winter: TBD (January)
Fee: $40 (Subject to change)

Check-In
Fall: September
Winter: January
Instructions: See the list of items required at check-in.

Move-In Dates

Campus Housing

Temporary Accommodation Information

Suggested Housing

Ground Transport to Campus

International Student Resource Center: How to get to UCR

Course Enrollment

Enrollment Resources

Department links
Class schedule
Course catalog
Enrollment instructions
R'Web
Enrollment calendar
Prerequisite clearance request form
R'Courses - Need to add just 1 or 2 units? The R'Courses program offers student-initiated courses in cooperation with faculty to broaden the education and university experience of all UCR students. Courses often address current popular subjects of interest to international students.

About ID numbers at UC Riverside

Students must have an ID to enroll in classes. Learn more about UCR ID numbers.

Registering for Classes

Undergraduate Students

Enrolling in Classes

Contact the academic advisor in your host department or college/school. There is no need to wait until your R'Web enrollment period. Academic advisors will assist you with early enrollment, whenever possible.

Fall

Initial pass: TBD (June)
Second pass: TBD (September)

Winter

Initial pass: TBD (November)
Second pass: TBD (December)

Enrollment Resources

CHASS (College of Humanities and Social Sciences) Advisors by Department
- Use the advisor contact search tool to find your academic advisor.
Business Administration
- Academic Advisor: Lata Patel
- Students must meet with the academic advisor prior to registration for classes.
- Business courses are open to business majors only.
College of Engineering
- Academic Advisor: Thomas McGraw
College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
- Academic Advisor: Kia Herron
School of Education
- Academic Advisor: See under Meet Your Advisors
School of Public Policy
- Academic Advisor: Deisy Vaca

Graduate Students

Graduate students usually register after consultation with the departmental graduate advisor. Check with your host department for registration advising.

Financial Information

Student Account

Check your account regularly to pay your fees and avoid late fees.

Log-in to access your dashboard: R'Web
Payment Options

Fees

Student Technology Course Materials Fee (CMF): $7 per unit for undergraduates and $2 per unit for graduates will be billed to your student account. The fee is non-refundable after the third week of instruction.
International Student Orientation Fee: $40 (subject to change) will be billed to your student account; orientation includes refreshments.
R'Card (ID card): $36 will be billed to your student account.
UCSA (UC Student Association) fee: $7; this fee is not mandatory, and you may opt-out (choose to not participate) before the deadline.
- Opt-out deadline: prior to the end of the second week of the term
  - Fall: $3
  - Winter: $2
  - Spring: $2
Health Insurance Fees: Fees will be billed to your account each quarter. See Health Insurance information.