BEFORE YOU ARRIVE AT UC Riverside

2025 - 2026

 

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

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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

Off-Campus Housing Resources

 

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: TBD
  • Winter: TBD

No earlier than

  • Fall: TBD
  • 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: TBD
  • Winter: TBD
International Students and Scholars, International Affairs Events

Orientation
Fall: TBD (September)
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
Ground Transport to Campus

Enrollment Resources

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

Graduate Students

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

Student Account

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

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.

2025-2026 costs and information are not yet available. 2024-25 costs and information are listed below.

Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP)

You will automatically be enrolled in your host university health insurance plan. No action is required.

Insurance information

  • Undergraduates: $793.79 per quarter
  • Graduates: $1793.55 per quarter
Payment Deadlines

View payment deadlines

  • Fall: September 16, 2024
  • Winter: December 16, 2024
  • Spring: March 17, 2025
Effective Dates
  • Fall: September 24, 2024 - January 1, 2025
  • Winter: January 2, 2024 - March 25, 2025
  • Spring/Summer*: March 26, 2025 - September 21, 2025

*Insurance under USHIP for eligible students enrolled for the Spring quarter will extend through the end of Summer.

Immunizations and TB Screening

COVID-19 

Health Requirements and Recommendations

Deadline:

  • Fall: September 23, 2024
  • Winter: January 2, 2025 

Enrollment holds will be placed for non-compliance.

Waiving Ship

To waive SHIP, you must apply for waiver by submitting documentation of comparable health insurance. Waiver must be approved by your host UC.

Waiver Deadlines:
  • Fall: September 12, 2024
  • Winter: December 12, 2024
  • Spring: March 12, 2025

Note: $50 fee for waiver applications submitted after the deadline through the first day of instruction.