Highlander Transfer Orientation

Students cheering at Highlander Orientation closing ceremony

Welcome to Transfer Orientation

Transfer Highlander Orientation Registration Will Open in June 2026

Highlander Orientation is mandatory for all of our incoming students. This year's program will consist of a one-day in-person or virtual program with a separate half day virtual advising session. Attendance at Orientation is required.

For questions about accessibility or to request accommodation, please contact Orientation at (951) 827-2789 or orientation@ucr.edu. Requests should be made at least two weeks prior to the event so the university has sufficient time to arrange reasonable accommodations.

Important Transfer Orientation Details

  • Highlander Orientation is a mandatory program that consists of a one-day orientation session AND a half day virtual advising appointment. Attending the mandatory Highlander Orientation program is a provision of UC Riverside enrollment.

    One-Day Orientation Session

    • Wednesday, August 19th
    • Thursday, August 20th
    • Friday, August 21th 

    Virtual Advising

    • Select dates the week of August 31st to September 4th
    • The Highlander Orientation fee for incoming transfer students is $100.
    • The registration fee will be billed to the student's Statement of Account. Payment is due September 14, 2026. Any payments not made by September 14th will be assessed an additional $100 late tuition payment fee.  
    • If you register for Highlander Orientation and decide not to attend UCR, please notify our office that you will not be attending Orientation. You will also need to contact the Admissions Office directly to make your cancellation official.
    • Cancellations must be made 10 business days in advance of your registered Orientation session. If you need to request a change or cancel less than 10 business days prior to your registered orientation session, please contact orientation@ucr.edu. A $25 late fee will apply. 

  • Student Orientation fees will be automatically billed to your UCR 2026 Statement of Account. Payments are due September 14, 2026 for Fall.

    • Attend workshops to learn about campus resources
    • Connect with other transfer students
    • Tap into UCR's many resources
    • Learn UCR traditions!