Undergraduate Admissions

Monday, April 20, 2026

• 3 p.m. | Academic Success at UCR: Presented by the Academic Resource Center

  Learn about the UCR experience for incoming undergraduates and the variety of resources available to sharpen your academic skills and assist you in achieving your goals.

• 4 p.m. | The Business Student Experience Beyond Classroom: Community & Career @ UCR

  Discover how to build your skills and maximize your student experience at the School of Business.

• 5 p.m. | Ask a Highlander: Virtual Student Panel for Admitted Students

  Join our UCR Campus Tour Guides for a virtual student panel. Hear why they chose UCR, learn about their experiences, and discover the resources and activities that helped shape their journey. Perfect for admitted first-year students seeking insights into life at UCR.

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

• 4 p.m. | Bioengineering Information Session

  Discover how Bioengineering blends Biology and Engineering to solve real-world health challenges. Learn about cutting-edge research, hands-on projects, and diverse career paths.

• 4 p.m. | Women's Resource Center Programs & Services

  Learn more about the Women's Resource Center programs and services. 

• 4 p.m. | Support for Students with Disabilities

  SDRC is the unit designated to receive requests for accommodations, approve services, and coordinate support for students with disabilities to ensure access to the university's educational programs. Come learn more!

• 5 p.m. | Out-Of-State Students: California Living

  Out-of-State Students: Be prepared to be an EXPLORER as a Highlander. Join our admission counselors to get information about your BIG move to Southern California. Also, learn about the city of Riverside and beyond! 

• 5 p.m. | Mechanical Engineering Info Session

  Bring your questions regarding Mechanical Engineering.

• 5 p.m. | Financial Aid Roadmap

  Navigating financial aid doesn't have to be a solo journey. Join us for Financial Aid Roadmap, a comprehensive session designed to help new students understand the milestones of funding their education. Leave with a clear itinerary for your financial future.

• 6 p.m. | Ask a Highlander: Virtual Student Panel for Admitted Students

  Join our UCR Campus Tour Guides for a virtual student panel. Hear why they chose UCR, learn about their experiences, and discover the resources and activities that helped shape their journey. Perfect for admitted first-year students seeking insights into life at UCR.

• 6 p.m. | Intro to the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (CHASS)

  Learn more about the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (CHASS). 

• 7 p.m. | First-Year Housing Options and Residential Education Information Session

  Learn more about UCR Housing options and Residential Education for future Highlanders.

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

• 12 p.m. | The Business Student Experience Beyond Classroom: Community & Career @ UCR

  Learn more about the School of Business. 

• 12 p.m. | First-Year Housing Options and Residential Education Information Session

  Learn more about UCR Housing options and Residential Education for future Highlanders!

• 1 p.m. | Robotics Program @ UCR

  Discover the Robotics education program offered at UCR. 

• 3 p.m. | Academic Success at UCR: Presented by the Academic Resource Center

  Learn about the UCR experience for incoming undergraduates and the variety of resources available to sharpen your academic skills and assist you in achieving your goals.

• 3 p.m. | Chemical and Environmental Engineering Info Session

  Get the inside track on the Chemical and Environmental Engineering program.

• 4 p.m. | Your Future in Education, Society, and Human Development

  Learn how a B.A. in Education, Society, and Human Development prepares you for a variety of careers. Connect with a school that cares for the whole student and feels like a small college. Discover a great primary major, the perfect complementary second major, or the best minor for every major. 

• 5 p.m. | Financial Aid Roadmap (Spanish)

  Navigating financial aid doesn't have to be a solo journey. Join us for Financial Aid Roadmap, a comprehensive session designed to help new students understand the milestones of funding their education. Leave with a clear itinerary for your financial future.

• 5 p.m. | Ask a Highlander: Virtual Student Panel for Admitted Students

  Join our UCR Campus Tour Guides for a virtual student panel. Hear why they chose UCR, learn about their experiences, and discover the resources and activities that helped shape their journey. Perfect for admitted first-year students seeking insights into life at UCR.

• 6 p.m. | Electrical Engineering

  Get an inside look at the Electrical and Computer Engineering program.

Thursday, April 23, 2026

• 4 p.m. | Support for Students with Disabilities

  The Student Disability Resource Center (SDRC) is the unit designated to receive requests for accommodations, approve services, and coordinate support for students with disabilities. The SDRC ensures access to the university's educational programs. Join us to learn more!

• 4 p.m. | Explore. Prepare. Apply. Discover Steps to Careers in Health Professions and Law

  The Pre-Professional Advising Center (PPAC) provides information, advising, and support for students who aspire to careers in health and law professions at the graduate/professional school level.

• 4 p.m. | Becoming a Teacher: First Year's Guide to Obtaining Your Teaching Credentials

  For all majors, learn the process to earn your teaching credentials, the optimal path to prepare you to teach, including declaring a double major. In our Teacher Education Program, you can earn your teaching credentials and master’s, all within one year from earning your bachelor’s degree(s)!

• 4 p.m. | Highlander Orientation: What to Expect and How to Register

  Welcome to UCR, Highlander! All new students are required to attend Highlander Orientation in the summer. Join this session to learn what is included in Orientation sessions, how to register, how to be prepared for our program, and much more. All prospective students and family members are welcome!

• 4 p.m. | Out-of-State Student Q&A with Admissions

  Join UCR admissions counselors for a live virtual Q&A designed for students coming from outside California. 

• 5 p.m. | Computer Science, Data Science

  Learn more about the various majors offered within the Computer Science Department. Our programs include Computer Science, Data Science, Computer Engineering, and our new interdisciplinary major, Computer Science with Applications (Health, Psychology, and Business).

  This session will provide an overview of each program, highlight key differences, and help you determine which path best aligns with your interests and career goals.

• 5 pm | UCR Chicano Latino Alumni Meet & Greet

  Leaders of UCR Chicano Latino Alumni will share their personal experiences as a Highlander, and how they have stayed involved after graduation. Come make connections and learn about the available scholarships hosted by this network!

• 6 p.m. | Ask a Highlander: Virtual Student Panel for Admitted Students

  Join our UCR Campus Tour Guides for a virtual student panel! Hear why they chose UCR, learn about their experiences, and discover the resources and activities that helped shape their journey. Perfect for admitted first-year students seeking insights into life at UCR.

• 6 p.m. | #UCRscience: Your Future at UCR

  Join UCR’s science community for a live virtual webinar. Hear from CNAS faculty and connect with student science ambassadors during a panel and Q&A. Learn about academics, student life, and what to expect as a science student. Families are welcome to attend.