| Fees and Expenses |
| Estimated Expenses |
| Deferred Payment Plan |
| Refunds |
| Financial Support |
| Registration and Enrollment |
Student expenses depend upon a great many factors which should be considered carefully before planning a budget. If financial help is needed--beyond those funds which students or their families are able to provide--that should be determined well in advance of the entering quarter. The following items are intended as a guide to planning.
The University Registration Fee is a mandatory quarterly charge made to graduate and undergraduate students for services which benefit the student and which are complementary to, but not part of, the instructional program. The University Registration Fee supports operating and capital expenses for services related to the physical and psychological health and well being of students; social and cultural activities and programs; services related to campus life and campus community; and educational and career support services. No part is returned to students who do not carry a full program or who do not use these privileges. Graduate students on filing-fee status pay one-half of the Registration Fee.
| Fall Quarter | $239 |
| Winter Quarter | $237 |
| Spring Quarter | $237 |
All full-time graduate and undergraduate students are required to pay the quarterly Educational Fee. Undergraduate students whose enrollment for the term is approved by the dean of their college for 10 quarter units or fewer of academic credit shall pay 50 percent of the Educational Fee per quarter. This determination is made as of the close of the fifteenth day of instruction. Reduction of units to 10 or fewer after the fifteenth day of instruction does not reduce the fee.
| Fall Quarter | $1,029 |
| Winter Quarter | $1,029 |
| Spring Quarter | $1,028 |
Recreation Center Fee. The quarterly Recreation Center Fee is assessed to pay the costs of construction, maintenance, and operation of the Recreation Center and is required of all students $59
Student Center Fee. The Student Center Fee is assessed to help pay the costs of construction, maintenance, and operation of the Student Center (Commons) and is required of all students. $20
ASUCR Membership Fee. The quarterly ASUCR Membership Fee is required for all undergraduate students and optional for graduate students. The fee covers Associated Students of UCR funding for campus clubs and organizations, KUCR (on-campus radio station), legal aid programs, student owned and operated businesses, and various campus publications $15.50
ASPB Fee. This fee covers Associated Students Program Board funding for on-campus entertainment such as lectures, concerts, films, cultural and student center events $4.50
Educational Opportunity Program Fee. This fee covers a portion of the room and board costs for students enrolled in the Educational Opportunity Program's (EOP) Summer Transitions Program $1.50
GSAUCR Membership Fee. The quarterly graduate student GSAUCR Membership Fee supports the Graduate Student Association, including publication of the Graduate Newsletter, and is required of all graduate students. $10
Student Services Fee. The quarterly Student Services Fee supports various student services, such as counseling, club activities, student organizations, and the KUCR radio station, and is required of all students. $6
UCSA Fee. The quarterly UCSA Fee funds the University of California Student Association (UCSA), which represents student interests to the Regents of the University and the Office of the President. $.75
The Course Materials Fee covers the cost of course materials to be consumed, retained, or used by the student; the special costs associated with use of University-owned equipment; or the cost of other materials or services necessary to provide a special supplemental education experience of direct benefit to the student. This fee is currently assessed for enrollment in certain laboratory courses at the University; these are identified in the quarterly Schedule of Classes. $40
Undergraduate Student and Dependent Health Insurance. Undergraduate health insurance is optional. Rates vary with the period of coverage selected.
Graduate and Professional Student Health Insurance Fee. The quarterly Graduate and Professional Student Health Insurance Fee is mandatory for graduate students. Students who can demonstrate comparable insurance coverage from another source may apply to be exempted from $240 of the total fee. Premium remissions may apply for some graduate students with academic appointments and fellowships. For information on waivers and exemptions, see Student and Dependent Health Insurance under Student Health Center in the Student Services section of this catalog. $259
Medical School Disability Insurance Fee. The Medical School Disability Insurance Fee is assessed fall quarter to all medical school students including students in the fourth and fifth years of the UCR/UCLA Biomedical Sciences Program. $61
Medical School Student Fee. Medical school students (including students in the fourth and fifth years of the UCR/UCLA Biomedical Sciences Program) are assessed a quarterly fee.
Medical school students admitted to UCR during the 1997-98 academic year are assessed the following quarterly Professional School Fees:
| Fall Quarter | $1,668 |
| Winter Quarter | $1,660 |
| Spring Quarter | $1,660 |
Continuing medical school students admitted to UCR during the 1996-97 academic year are assessed the following quarterly Professional School Fees:
| Fall Quarter | $1,459 |
| Winter Quarter | $1,458 |
| Spring Quarter | $1,459 |
Continuing medical school students admitted to UCR during the 1995-96 academic year are assessed the following quarterly Professional School Fees:
| Fall Quarter | $1,125 |
| Winter Quarter | $1,125 |
| Spring Quarter | $1,126 |
Continuing medical school students admitted to UCR during the 1994-95 academic year are assessed the following quarterly Professional School Fees:
| Fall Quarter | $793 |
| Winter Quarter | $791 |
| Spring Quarter | $792 |
Continuing medical school students admitted to UCR prior to Fall 1994 are assessed the following quarterly Professional School Fees:
| Fall Quarter | $125 |
| Winter Quarter | $125 |
| Spring Quarter | $126 |
MBA Student Fee. MBA students are assessed a quarterly fee.
MBA students admitted to UCR during the 1997-98 academic year are assessed the following quarterly Professional School Fees:
| Fall Quarter | $1,668 |
| Winter Quarter | $1,660 |
| Spring Quarter | $1,660 |
Continuing MBA students admitted to UCR during the 1996-97 academic year are assessed the following quarterly Professional School Fees:
| Fall Quarter | $1,334 |
| Winter Quarter | $1,333 |
| Spring Quarter | $1,333 |
Continuing MBA students admitted to UCR during the 1995-96 academic year are assessed the following quarterly Professional School Fees:
| Fall Quarter | $1,000 |
| Winter Quarter | $1,000 |
| Spring Quarter | $1,000 |
Continuing MBA students admitted to UCR during the 1994-95 academic year are assessed the following quarterly Professional School Fees:
| Fall Quarter | $668 |
| Winter Quarter | $666 |
| Spring Quarter | $666 |
Continuing MBA students who were admitted to UCR prior to Fall Quarter 1994, and who remain in continuous attendance or who are on approved leaves of absence, are not subject to the MBA Professional School Fees.
In addition to the fees listed above, nonresidents of California are charged tuition. To determine whether tuition is applicable, see appendix A: Residence for Tuition Purposes. All questions concerning residency should be referred to the Residence Deputy in the Office of the Registrar. Nonresident tuition for undergraduate students enrolled in 10 quarter units or fewer of course instruction is assessed at 50 percent of the Nonresident Tuition Fee.
All Ph.D. students who are considered nonresidents for tuition purposes and are advanced to candidacy as of the first day of Fall Quarter 1997 will receive a 75 percent reduction of the nonresident tuition for a maximum of three calendar years. Please see Fee Exemptions and Reductions in this catalog for additional information.
| Fall Quarter | $2,996 |
| Winter Quarter | $2,994 |
| Spring Quarter | $2,994 |
Residence classification of new, readmitted, and continuing students is made for each term, and at each campus of the University of California. Classifications are based on evidence presented in, and supporting, each student's Statement of Legal Residence. All Statement of Legal Residence forms are signed under oath by students and, if further information is required, it may be required under oath, by declaration or affidavit.
Students pay Nonresident Tuition if they have not been living in California for more than one year immediately prior to the residence determination date for the term in which they propose to register at the University of California, Riverside. Along with the criterion physical presence, the other criteria are intent and financial independence. Information on these three criteria is provided in appendix A.
The residence determination date is the day instruction begins at the last of the University of California campuses to open for the quarter and for schools on the semester system, the day instruction begins for the semester. Students classified as nonresidents shall retain that status until they apply for, and receive, a new classification. Students planning to file for residence status after their first year should talk with the Residence Deputy well before the appropriate residence determination date, preferably during their first few weeks in California. Students may apply for classification as California residents as soon as they meet all three criteria for residence and, if successful in changing their status, would not pay tuition for subsequent quarters if they continued to meet the criteria.
Residence determination. All questions concerning residency are referred to the Residence Deputy in the Office of the Registrar. No other campus personnel are authorized to supply information regarding residence requirements for tuition purposes. Students wishing to appeal a final decision on residence classification by the Residence Deputy are assisted and referred to the appropriate member of the General Counsel's Office.
Tuition must be paid pending the outcome of appeals.
Late fees are assessed to students who fail to make payments or file forms by published deadlines. Late enrollment and late registration fees may be waived only for the following reasons: student health problems verified by a physician; death in the family; administrative error on the part of the University; or delay in processing financial aid forms by the federal government, the state, or the University.
Veterans' Dependents Exemption. Under the California Education Code, Section 32320, certain dependents of U.S. veterans whose death or disability was service-connected may be eligible for an exemption from the University Registration Fee, Educational Fee, and, if applicable, Professional School Fees. Claims for exemption of fees may be considered only if the claim is presented to the University during the fiscal year (July 1 through June 30) to which the claim applies. For further information, contact the Special Services Office, 125 Costo Hall, (909) 787-3861.
Law Enforcement Exemption. A student who is a child of a resident law enforcement officer or fire fighter killed on active duty shall be exempted from nonresident tuition and fees under Section 68120 of the California Education Code. For further information contact the Residence Deputy in the Office of the Registrar, 1100 Hinderaker Hall.
Students who believe they are entitled to one of these fee exemptions must apply through the appropriate office above in advance of their registration.
Employee Fee Reduction Program. A regular status employee who meets the admission requirements of the University is eligible for a two-thirds reduction of both the University Registration Fee and University Educational Fee for up to nine units or three regular session University courses per quarter or semester, whichever is greater. An employee so registered is ineligible for the services and facilities of the counseling center, gymnasiums, or the student health services, other than those to which the employee may be otherwise entitled.
Reduced Nonresident Tuition Policy for Doctoral Students Advanced to Candidacy. All students who are considered nonresidents for tuition purposes and are advanced to candidacy for the Ph.D. as of the first day of Fall Quarter 1997 will receive a reduction of 75 percent of the nonresident tuition. Each student is eligible for a maximum of three calendar years. Time spent not registered (withdrawn, on leave, or on filing fee status) will count toward the three-year total unless the Graduate Dean grants an exception. A student must be advanced by the first day of the academic term to qualify for that term. Students who are currently advanced will qualify for the reduction if they have not been advanced for more than three years. For example, if a student advanced Fall 1996, the student will be qualified for the reduction for 1997-98 and 1998-99. The student must pay full fees if not finished by Spring 1999.
| University Registration Fee | $239 | |
| Educational Fee | $1,029 | |
| Recreation Center Fee | $59 | |
| Student Center Fee | $20 | |
| ASUCR Membership Fee | $15.50 | |
| ASPB Fee | $4.50 | |
| Educational Opportunity Program Fee | $1.50 | |
| Student Services Fee | $6.00 | |
| UCSA Fee | $.75 | |
| Total for California residents | $1,375.25 | |
| Tuition for nonresidents | $2,996 | |
| Total for nonresidents | $4,371.25 | |
Additional mandatory fees such as the Medical School Student Fee and the Medical School Disability Insurance Fee are assessed to all medical school students, including students in the fourth and fifth years of the UCR/UCLA Biomedical Sciences Program. See Professional School Fees above for detailed information.
| University Registration Fee | $239 | |
| Educational Fee | $1,029 | |
| Recreation Center Fee | $59 | |
| Student Center Fee | $20 | |
| GSAUCR Membership Fee | $10 | |
| Health Insurance Fee (if applicable) | $259 | |
| Student Services Fee | $6 | |
| Total for California residents | $1,622 | |
| Tuition for nonresidents | $2,996 | |
| Total for nonresidents | $4,618 | |
Additional mandatory fees may be assessed. See Professional School Fees above for detailed information.
Additional expenses for students vary considerably depending on individual needs and on prevailing conditions. An average budget for a single student might include the following items, calculated on a three-quarter (nine month) basis:
Books and Supplies. Normally about $882 a year average, but books and supplies may vary considerably depending on a student's curricula. Consult departments for further details $882
Living Expenses. The range of living expenses includes costs for on- and off-campus housing. $5,575-$5,893
Entertainment and Miscellaneous. A student should budget for clothing, laundry, cleaning, transportation, medical, and personal needs. The campus offers a variety of concerts and other cultural activities at special student prices $1,884
Parking Charge. All vehicles regularly on the campus are subject to annual registration and parking charges. The 1997-98 academic year charge for general student parking is $120 for passenger vehicles or $72 for motorcycles. $120/$72
Student and Dependent Health Insurance (Undergraduate). Rates for student health insurance vary with the period of coverage selected.
The Deferred Payment Plan (DPP) offers students an opportunity to pay their quarterly fees and tuition in three monthly installments. For each quarter of participation, a new application must be submitted with a processing fee of $25 for resident students and $40 for nonresident students.
Students who withdraw before the end of a quarter may be eligible to receive refunds for some fees. A withdrawal petition must be obtained from the Student Affairs Office in the student's college or from the Graduate Division Office. In accordance with federal regulations, refunds to financial aid recipients are first applied to repayment of aid disbursed.
The effective date for determining a refund of fees is the date the student files an official notice of withdrawal with the University. It is presumed that no University services will be provided to the student after that date.
Beginning the second day of instruction, the University Registration Fee, the Educational Fee, Student-Assessed Fees, Professional School Fees, and Nonresident Tuition are refunded on a prorated basis.
Refunds for health insurance vary. Consult the Campus Health Center, Veitch Student Center, (909) 787-5683.
The Medical School Disability Insurance Fee is not refunded unless the student requests a prorated refund when withdrawing from UCR. Consult the Biomedical Sciences Program counselor at (909) 787-4333 for information about the refund of insurance benefits after withdrawal.
For details concerning fees and fee refunds, consult Student Fees and Deposits1997-98 available on the World Wide Web at www.ucop.edu/ucophome/budget/fees.html.
Fee refunds for new students receiving Title IV federal financial aid are as follows:
Prior to and including Day 1. Prior to and including the first day of instruction, the University Registration Fee is refunded except for a $10 service charge or the $100 Statement of Intent to Register deposit paid by undergraduates. Other eligible fees paid are refunded in full.
Day 2 and After. Beginning the second day of instruction, the University Registration Fee is refunded on a prorated basis except for the $100 Statement of Intent to Register deposit. Refunds of other eligible fees are prorated as shown in the Schedule of Refunds below.
New students receiving Title IV federal financial aid who withdraw during their first quarter at UCR receive a prorated refund if they withdraw by the end of the sixth week of the quarter. See the Schedule of Refunds below.
Refunds for all continuing and readmitted students are as follows:
Prior to and including Day 1. Prior to and including the first day of instruction, eligible fees paid are refunded in full except for a $10 service charge.
Day 2 and After. Beginning the second day of instruction, a prorated refund is given for eligible fees paid.
| Days | New Students Receiving Federal Financial Aid | All Other Students |
| Before first day of instruction | 100% | 100% |
| First day of instruction | 100% | 100% |
| 2-7 | 90% | 90% |
| 8-14 | 80% | 50% |
| 15-18 | 70% | 50% |
| 19-21 | 70% | 25% |
| 22-28 | 60% | 25% |
| 29-35 | 50% | 25% |
| 36-42 | 40% | 0% |
| 43 or more | 0% | 0% |
If a Housing or Registration refund is due to a student under UCR's refund policy and the student received financial aid under any aid program other than Federal Work-Study, the refund shall be returned to student assistance programs in the following order: outstanding balances on Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, Federal Direct Stafford Loan, Federal Direct PLUS Loan, Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Cal Grant A or B, University of California Student Loan, Grant-in-Aid State, other institutional grants or scholarships. The portion of a refund allocated to a program may not exceed the amount a student received from that program.
The Financial Aid Office assists students with meeting educational expenses that cannot be met from personal resources. To obtain financial aid students must file an application with the Financial Aid Office yearly. Applications are available beginning December 1 for the upcoming academic year. All applicants must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) no later than March 2 prior to the award year in order to receive priority consideration for funds awarded by UCR. New Cal Grant applicants must also submit a GPA Verification Form to the California Student Aid Commission no later than March 2. Continuing undergraduates applying for UCR scholarships must submit the "UCR Continuing Student Undergraduate Scholarship Application" by February 1. Entering students apply for scholarships with the Application for Undergraduate Admission and Scholarships. Students applying for other grants, loans, and work-study should apply as early as possible. Applications are accepted year-round with awards to late applicants based on fund availability. Funding cannot be guaranteed to students whose FAFSAs are submitted after March 2.
An analysis of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required to determine the amount which a student's parents, the student, and the student's spouse can be expected to contribute toward the cost of the student's education. The University expects the student and parent (and/or spouse) to contribute toward the educational costs to every extent possible. The FAFSA, along with detailed instructions on filing, is available from the Financial Aid Office. In addition to filing the FAFSA, applicants for financial aid may also be required to submit supporting materials that the Financial Aid Office uses to determine each student's financial need.
All undergraduate financial aid applicants are also required to apply for California State Grants (Cal Grant A and/or B), by completing the FAFSA and GPA Verification Form and submitting them by the March 2 filing deadline. If CSAC determines that a student is ineligible for a Cal State Grant A or Cal Grant B award, it may be replaced with a Federal Direct Stafford Loan in the financial aid package from UCR.
International students are expected to have the necessary funds to cover their entire period of study. The Financial Aid Office does not have funds available to offer assistance to international students. Assistance is not available to students on Special or Limited status or to those enrolled in UCR Extension. An exception is students admitted on Limited Status who are required to take prerequisite course work for fall admission into the Graduate Division. Students who fall into this category must submit documentation from the Graduate Admissions Office confirming that they are taking prerequisite coursework for graduate admission.
For information on graduate student support, see Financial Support in the Graduate Studies section of this catalog.
Students who receive financial aid may receive funds from one or more of the following sources: grants, loans, employment, and scholarships. These sources are described briefly in the following sections; more detailed information can be obtained from the Financial Aid Office.
The Pell Grant program is federally funded and may provide awards up to a maximum of $2,700 for the academic year. To be eligible, an applicant must be a United States citizen or eligible noncitizen, must be enrolled as an undergraduate, and must not have previously received a bachelor's degree. Students apply for the Pell Grant on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants are federally funded, need-based grants available only to U.S. citizens and eligible noncitizen undergraduate students.
The Cal Grant A program provides awards ranging from $100 to $3,799 for the academic year. To be eligible, new applicants must be California residents and demonstrate financial need.
The Cal Grant B program provides awards ranging from $100 to $5,209. To be eligible, applicants must be California residents, demonstrate financial need, and be entering college for the first time or not have completed more than one semester of college work. The awards are for students from disadvantaged families.
University of California Grant-in-Aid awards are offered to undergraduates with the greatest financial need whenever guidelines and funding levels permit.
Normally, one or more types of loans are included in each combination of aid offered to a student. Borrowers must be aware of their repayment obligations.
Federal Direct Stafford Loans are available to both undergraduate and graduate students who are U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens. The maximum amount that may be borrowed under this program is $2,625 per year for students in their first year of undergraduate study (0-44 quarter units), $3,500 per year for the second year of undergraduate study (45-89 quarter units), and $5,500 per year after reaching junior status (90 or more quarter units), up to an aggregate undergraduate maximum of $23,000. Graduate students may borrow up to $8,500 per year up to an aggregate maximum of $65,500 for combined undergraduate and graduate borrowing. Teaching credential students are limited to the $5,500 annual maximum for fifth year undergraduate students according to federal regulations.
In addition to these amounts, independent students may borrow $4,000 for the first or second year of undergraduate study (0-89 quarter units), or $5,000 for the third or fourth year of undergraduate study (90 or more quarter units) or teaching credential study, and $10,000 for graduate study from the Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan Program. Independent undergraduate students may borrow an aggregate of $46,000 in combined Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford loans, and graduate students may borrow a combined aggregate maximum of $138,500, including undergraduate borrowing. Interest on a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan accrues immediately and must be paid while in school or added back to the principal amount borrowed, to be repaid six months after leaving school. An origination fee of 4 percent will be deducted from the loan amount disbursed.
Federal Perkins Loans
Federal Perkins Loans are available to undergraduate students. These loans may be granted to regularly enrolled students who are U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens. The amount a student may borrow is determined by financial need but may not exceed $3,000 per year and a total of $15,000 for undergraduates. Repayment may be extended over a 10-year period. Interest is 5 percent on the unpaid balance, beginning 9 months after students cease to be enrolled at least half-time.
A limited number of University Loans are available to undergraduate students. Awards are made subject to the availability of funds. The amount a student may borrow is determined by financial need. Interest is 5 percent on the unpaid balance; repayment may be made over a period of not more than 10 years, beginning 6 months after the date on which the borrower ceases to be enrolled at least half-time. Co-signatures are required.
In addition to the long-term loans from financial aid programs mentioned above, UCR has an emergency student loan fund. This loan, which does not bear interest, is of a short-term nature to cover emergency needs of up to $200. Students may borrow up to three times a year.
EMPLOYMENT
Federal work-study is awarded to students with demonstrated financial need. Employment continues until the student earns the amount of work-study which has been awarded. Work-study awards enable students to reduce the amount of loan indebtedness which they may incur while attending the University.
A variety of job opportunities is provided by both on-campus and off-campus employers. Work-study job listings are available in the Career Services Office.
A special work-study program is available to United States military veterans who are receiving veteran's educational benefits. Applications are available in the Special Services Office.
Scholarship awards are based on a student's academic achievements and, except for honorary scholarships, on need. Scholarships are considered gift assistance.
Most scholarships available through the Financial Aid Office are based on financial need. Other undergraduate scholarships are offered to entering and continuing undergraduates who show evidence of high scholastic attainment. Applicants must meet all priority deadlines for consideration. Non-need based scholarship awards, including Alumni and National Merit, are available to a limited number of undergraduate students. Financial need is not considered. Awards range from $100 to $2,000.
Regents' scholarships, one of the highest honors conferred upon UC students, are awarded on the basis of academic excellence and exceptional promise, without reference to financial need. Students are eligible upon graduation from high school. The appointments run for four years for students entering from high school. Regents' Scholars receive an honorarium each year of appointment. Students with financial need may also receive awards to offset any loan or work obligation up to the award's annual limit, as long as they comply with all published application priority deadlines.
Information on Chancellor's Performance Awards may be obtained from the departments of Art, Creative Writing, Dance, Music, Political Science, and Theatre.
Information on scholarships in the field of Engineering may be obtained from the College of Engineering Student Affairs Office.
Information on scholarships in the field of Natural and Agricultural Sciences may be obtained from the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences Student Affairs Office.
Some scholarships are available through academic departments. For more information, students should contact their academic department.
For information on graduate fellowships and assistants refer to the Graduate Studies section of this catalog or contact the Office of the Graduate Division.
UCR has a tradition of undergraduate and faculty interaction with a range of undergraduate student grants available during the academic year. The grants are designed to encourage undergraduates to engage in research, fieldwork, or other creative activity under the guidance of a faculty member for either one, two, or three academic terms. All awards are for meeting the costs of conducting a project and cannot be used as a student salary or scholarship aid.
Student grant proposals may be initiated directly by students after approaching a faculty member for sponsorship or by faculty suggesting projects to advanced undergraduates. Application forms and grant criteria are available through any academic department or the Office of Instructional Development, 1143 Library South.
Student Minigrants are designed for one-quarter projects. Student Minigrants are funded up to $400, with no restrictions regarding undergraduate class level or grade point average (GPA). Awards are made each quarter.
Senior Student Grants are awarded for two-quarter projects. Senior Student Grants are funded up to $700. Applications are submitted in the fall quarter and grants are awarded for winter and spring quarters only. Senior status at the time of award is required. Minimum GPA requirements are 3.30 in the major and 3.00 overall.
President's and UCR Foundation Fellowships are usually awarded to juniors for year-long projects undertaken in the senior year. Applications are submitted the preceding spring quarter. Funding up to $1,000 is offered. A GPA of at least 3.50 in a student's major is required.
Each student who enters UCR for the first time, or reenters after an absence of more than one year, is required to complete a medical history form. The form is mailed out by the Campus Health Center. Should one not be received by two weeks prior to the beginning of the quarter, it may be obtained by telephoning (909) 787-3031, or by writing the Campus Health Center. The information is not intended to exclude students from school, but instead to better serve them while they are here, to make sure that there are no health hazards to themselves or to others, and to permit their activities to be adjusted so that they can make the most of their opportunities at the University.
Before coming to the University, all students are urged to have their own physician and dentist examine them for fitness to carry on university work, and to have all defects capable of being remedied, such as dental cavities, defective hearing, or defective eyesight, corrected. The health center suggests that students be tested for tuberculosis and sexually transmitted diseases within six months prior to matriculation. This may be done by private physicians or public agencies. If the tests are performed, the results should be included with the medical history form which is to be mailed directly to the Campus Health Center in the envelope provided.
Program counseling by a faculty member in their field of specialization is available to all students. Students should consult the appropriate section concerning the faculty advising program in their college.
Depending on their interests, undeclared majors can be advised in the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences; the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences; or the College of Engineering. Appointments can be made by contacting the respective Student Affairs offices at each college.
Students should become familiar with the University, College, and major requirements, since completion of all graduation requirements is their responsibility.
Undergraduate students are responsible for informing their college office of their candidacy for the bachelor's degree. Students in the College of Engineering should check with the Student Affairs Office at the beginning of their final quarter to be certain they are on the appropriate degree list. Students in the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences and in the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences should check with their departmental advisor at the beginning of their senior year and with the Student Affairs Office at the beginning of their final quarter to be certain they have met all requirements for the degree and are on the appropriate degree list.
Students must file applications for graduation with their college or with the Graduate Division. Application deadlines for undergraduate and graduate students are listed in the Calendar section of the quarterly Schedule of Classes.
Information regarding candidacy for advanced degrees may be found in the Graduate Studies section of this catalog.
Except where noted, all information applies to both undergraduate and graduate students. Additional information concerning enrollment and academic policies applying only to graduate students is given in the Graduate Studies section of this catalog. The quarterly Schedule of Classes, mailed to all new and readmitted undergraduate students and available to continuing students at the ASUCR Exchange and on the World Wide Web at www.students.ucr.edu, lists classes, instructors, class hours, and class locations. The Schedule of Classes contains detailed information on registration and where to obtain academic advising.
Official registration consists of two steps
All new and readmitted students must also file a Statement of Legal Residence and obtain a photo ID card. New undergraduates may be required to take certain placement and diagnostic examinations before classes begin.
Students may have holds placed on their registration, financial aid, or release of academic transcripts for the following reasons:
Each student who becomes subject to a hold action is given advance notice and ample time to respond. In all cases, students must secure a release from the office initiating the hold action before they may enroll in courses.
Web and Telephone Enrollment
Students may enroll in classes using UCR's web service (PAWS), or telephone service (UCR STAR). New students receive information about PAWS, UCR STAR, and enrollment from the Office of the Registrar approximately one month prior to their scheduled enrollment appointment. Continuing students enroll via PAWs or UCR STAR during assigned appointments using materials they pick up from their academic advisors. Students should refer to the quarterly Schedule of Classes for complete course enrollment information.
After scheduled web and telephone enrollment periods, students follow the in-person add/drop/change procedures and deadlines as published in the quarterly Schedule of Classes. Students are not automatically dropped from courses for nonattendance and will receive grades in all courses in which they are enrolled whether they attend or not. Students must file an add/drop form at the Office of the Registrar or drop the class using PAWS or UCR STAR in order to prevent an "F" grade.
The University Registration Fee, Educational Fee, student-assessed fees, Nonresident Tuition (if applicable), Professional School Fees (if applicable), and mandatory health insurance (if applicable) must be paid for the student to be registered. Student Business Services sends a monthly Statement of Account to all students the month before fees/tuition are due, the month that they are due, and/or when there is a balance owing on their account for any miscellaneous charges. In the event that fees/tuition are paid in full the first month billed and there are no miscellaneous charges owing, then the following month a zero balance statement will be sent to confirm payment of fees/tuition. Registration fees are due and payable upon receipt of the Statement of Account and are always due before instruction begins.
Deadline dates are published in the quarterly Schedule of Classes. Fees may be paid by mail or in person at the Cashier's Office, 1127 Hinderaker Hall. Students must be enrolled in courses for financial aid to be disbursed. Student financial aid awarded to pay registration fees is credited to the individual student's account and appears on the Statement of Account as a payment or credit. Students whose registration fees are partially paid by financial aid funds are required to pay the balance in order to complete their registration. Fee payment is not required to enroll through PAWS or UCR STAR. However, failure to pay fees or enroll in courses by deadlines can result in loss of courses or lapse of student status. Lapse of student status means loss of all credit for courses for the quarter and loss of student privileges, such as financial aid awards and student services.
Students who change their local, permanent, or billing address should notify the Office of the Registrar in writing. Change-of-address forms are available at the Office of the Registrar, 1100 Hinderaker Hall, and as a tear-out form in the Schedule of Classes. Students may also update their address information online at PAWS.
Undergraduates. Part-time study (less than 12 units) is available to undergraduate students who find it difficult to enroll full time because of health problems, family and home responsibilities, or occupational and financial need. Students undertaking an approved course load of 10 units or fewer in any quarter receive a 50 percent reduction in the Educational Fee for that quarter. Students considering part-time study should discuss their plans with the associate dean of their college, whose approval is required.
Graduates. In some programs, half-time study is possible for graduate students who for reasons of occupation (i. e., full-time employment), unusual family responsibilities, or health reasons are not able to attend full time. A half-time student may not enroll for more than 6 units at any level. Graduate students who are approved for this program receive a refund of one-half of the Educational Fee, one-half of the Nonresident Tuition (if applicable), and one-half of the MBA Student Fee (if applicable). For further details and an application, contact the Graduate Division.
UCR credit for any course taken at another college institution, including UCR Extension, while the student is in residence at UCR is called credit from concurrent enrollment. Credit is normally awarded only under unusual circumstances or through the Cross Registration Program described below during the regular academic year and only with prior approval of the dean of the UCR college in which the student is enrolled.
Courses taken elsewhere during the summer by a UCR student do not require extraordinary circumstances, but they do require prior approval to receive UCR credit even if the student is not in residence at UCR during that summer.
Regular Summer Session courses taken at UCR are credited automatically to the UCR academic record of any student enrolled in the regular academic year. A UCR student may request unit credit toward graduation for courses taken in Summer Session at other UC campuses by submitting a transcript of the work to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
The California Education Code Sections 66750 through 66756, commonly referred to as Senate Bill 1914 (Killea), permits undergraduate students enrolled in any campus of the California Community Colleges, the California State University, or the University of California to enroll without formal admission in a maximum of one course per academic term at a campus of either of the other systems on a space-available basis at the discretion of the appropriate campus authorities on both campuses. At University of California campuses, the beginning of the third week of instruction has been designated as the date by which an instructor can determine when space is available to accommodate a student seeking to enroll on this basis. (Normally instructors in all segments permit students to attend classes until their final course registration has been certified.) Cross enrollment at another campus within the same system is excluded, as is enrollment in precollegiate courses. Students who seek to cross enroll under this program must have met all of the following requirements:
Both schools must be participating in this program before a student can take a course at an another institution for the $10 cross enrollment fee. Additional information and cross enrollment application forms are available at the Office of the Registrar, 1100 Hinderaker Hall.
The Cross Registration Program allows a full-time UCR undergraduate student who has officially declared a major and who is in good academic standing to simultaneously enroll at California State University, San Bernardino for no more than one course per quarter. Approvals are required from the student's academic advisor, college dean, and the Registrar. Application forms and deadline information may be obtained from the Office of the Registrar, 1100 Hinderaker Hall.
The Intercampus Visitor Program enables qualified undergraduates at the University of California to take advantage of educational opportunities at other University of California campuses. Under this program, students may take courses that are not available on their home campus, participate in special programs, or study with a distinguished faculty member at another campus.
Participants may enroll at another campus for only one term. Additional information on requirements and application forms can be obtained at the Registrar's Office, 1100 Hinderaker Hall.
An undergraduate student who wishes to terminate work in the University during a current quarter, officially and without scholarship penalty, must initiate an application for withdrawal in the office of the dean of the student's college. Also, the student must settle all accounts due and return any University property such as books, keys, laboratory equipment, and uniforms. After the first few weeks of the quarter, such petitions are granted only under exceptional circumstances.
A student who withdraws is no longer considered a continuing student. A student wishing to return to the University must apply for readmission at least six weeks prior to the beginning of the quarter of enrollment in order to be sure of registration without late fees.
Students who withdraw from the University without authorization may receive grades of "F" in all courses in which they are enrolled. Further,
the Special Services Office is required to notify the Department of Veterans Affairs when any student fails, receives no credit, or withdraws from all subjects undertaken.
The Planned Educational Leave Program (PELP) at UCR is designed for undergraduate students who want to interrupt their regular education for one year or less while clarifying educational goals, gaining practical experiences away from campus, or in other ways enhancing the prospect of successful completion of an academic program. A student must have completed at least one quarter of course work at UCR and be in good academic standing to qualify for PELP. Students holding F-1 visas are unable to participate in this program. Information on PELP is available in the office of the dean of the student's college, the Counseling Center, and the Office of the Registrar.
The Planned University Leave Program (PULP) is designed for undergraduate students who plan to interrupt their education at the University of California in order to study at another academic institution. Students interested in pursuing their education abroad (but not in the University of California Education Abroad Program) should consult the International Services Center where forms are available. A student planning to attend a postsecondary institution in the United States should consult the dean's office of the student's college.
Graduate students who wish to withdraw or apply for a leave of absence should contact the Office of the Dean of the Graduate Division.
Undergraduate students who wish to return to the University of California, Riverside must file an application for readmission with the Office of the Registrar at least six weeks prior to the quarter of proposed registration. A nonrefundable application fee of $40 is charged. Approval of the dean of the student's college or division is required for readmission. Students dismissed or not in good standing may be required to meet with the appropriate dean. Readmission of students disqualified for other than scholarship is subject to approval of the Vice Chancellor-Student Services and Enrollment.
Transcripts from other institutions, including University Extension, attended during a student's absence must be filed with the Undergraduate Admissions Office at least six weeks prior to the quarter of readmission. Students who were not registered during the fall, winter, or spring quarter immediately prior to their expected graduation must file an application for readmission with the Office of the Registrar.
Graduate students desiring readmission or termination of leaves of absence should contact the Office of the Dean of the Graduate Division.
The Office of the Registrar prepares and permanently retains records of students' academic work at UCR for regular sessions as well as for summer sessions. Separate academic records for undergraduate, professional, and graduate careers are maintained. The student academic record chronologically lists courses, units, grades, cumulative grade point average, transfer credits, and total units.
The transcript of a student's UCR academic record is released only upon receipt of a signed request by the student authorizing the release. Application may be made in person at the Registrar's Office, 1100 Hinderaker Hall, or by mail; telephone requests cannot be honored. Students can order transcripts for regular or rush service. For regular service, a fee of $4 is charged for each official transcript. Application should be made two weeks in advance of the time the transcript is needed. Through rush service the transcript is available within 24 hours of receipt of the application; rush service requires a fee of $4 per transcript plus a $10 service fee. Express mail service is available for an additional $9.95. FAX service is available at $2 per page plus the aforementioned charges as appropriate. Payment is due in advance for all transcript service. A check or money order payable to UC Regents should be submitted with the application for transcript. All outstanding debts to the University (with the exception of long-term financial aid loans not yet due and payable) must be paid in full before a transcript will be released.
Students may access their final grades at the end of each quarter by using PAWS or UCR STAR. Students should have their student identification number (Social Security number in most cases) and their permanent personal identification number (PERMPIN) ready when using PAWS or UCR STAR to access grades.
Students may also obtain a grade report at no charge at the end of each term from the Office of the Registrar, 1100 Hinderaker Hall, by presenting their photo ID.
Students are strongly advised to check their academic records carefully and to bring any discrepancies to the attention of the Registrar's Office immediately. Supporting enrollment documents are retained for no more than one year. After one year, it is assumed that students accept the accuracy of their academic records. Once a degree has been posted, changes to a student's academic record are allowed only to correct an administrative error.
For information regarding regulations concerning disclosure of student records see appendix B.
