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2002-2003 General Catalog
University of California, Riverside
FINANCES AND REGISTRATION
FEES AND EXPENSESStudent 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. Use the following chart and the Fees and Expenses per Quarter chart (PDF file) as guides to planning.
Note: Resident students in professional school programs such as the MBA and medical school programs pay an educational fee of $1,028, which makes their quarterly total $1,731, in addition to professional school fees. 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 Thomas Haider Program in Biomedical Sciences. See Professional School Fees in the Estimated Expenses (PDF) chart for more information. Residence ClassificationStudents 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 UCR. Along with the criterion physical presence, the other criteria are intent and financial independence. Information on these three criteria is provided in appendix A.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. 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 affairs officer 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 affairs officer 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 affairs officer are assisted and referred to the appropriate member of the General Counsel's Office. Late Fees 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; or a verified administrative error on the part of the university. Fee Exemptions and ReductionsFee ExemptionDependents of Veterans 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, medical and professional school fees. Students must be California residents to qualify for the exemption. To determine residency, see appendix A: Residence for Tuition Purposes. 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 Student Special Services, 125 Costo Hall, (909) 787-3861. Surviving Spouse or Child of Law Enforcement or Fire Suppression Officers A student who is a spouse or child of a resident law enforcement officer or fire fighter killed on active duty shall be exempted from mandatory systemwide fees and nonresident tuition under Section 68120 of the California Education Code. For further information contact the residence affairs officer 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. California High School Graduates A student who attended a high school in California for three or more years and who graduated from a California high school (or attained the equivalent) may be exempt from paying nonresident tuition and the Educational Fee differential charged to nonresidents. Eligibility for this exemption will continue until the student fulfills the University of California residency requirements or until this exemption is no longer available, whichever occurs first. Student Athletes in Training Any amateur student athlete in training at the United States Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista is entitled to resident classification for tuition purposes until he or she has resided in the state the minimum time necessary to become a resident. "Amateur student athlete," for purposes of this section, means any student who meets the eligibility standards established by the national governing body for the sport in which the athlete competes. Fee Reduction Employees 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 9 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. 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 2002 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 2002, the student will be qualified for the reduction for 2002–2003, 2003–2004, and 2004–2005. The student must pay full fees if not finished by Spring 2005. Deferred Payment PlanThe 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.RefundsStudents 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 Deposits — 2002–2003 at budget.ucop.edu/Fees/fees.html.
Refunds for New Students Receiving Federal Financial AidFee 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 table on this page. 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. Refunds for All Other StudentsRefunds 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. If a student withdraws during a quarter, federal regulations require UCR to calculate the amount of federal financial aid that has been "earned" for the period he or she attended. If the student withdraws prior to completing 60 percent of the quarter, a pro rata portion of the aid must be returned to the federal government. Any portion of unearned aid that must be returned to federal aid programs by UCR will be deducted from the amount of the tuition and fee and/or housing refund. If the amount UCR must return to federal aid programs exceeds the amount of the student's institutional refund, the student's account may be billed. More information regarding the return of Title IV federal aid requirements is available at finaid.ucr.edu. Distribution Formula for Institutional Refunds 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 Perkins Loan, Federal Direct PLUS 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. FINANCIAL SUPPORTFinancial Aid Office
The Financial Aid Office assists students with meeting educational expenses that cannot be met from personal resources. To obtain financial aid students must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with the Financial Aid Office yearly. FAFSAs are available beginning December 1 for the upcoming academic year at the Financial Aid Office or at fafsa.ed.gov. See chart for deadlines for financial aid. 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 FAFSA is required to determine the amount that a student's parents, the student, and/or the student's spouse can be expected to contribute toward the cost of the student's education. The university expects the student and parent (if the student is dependent), or spouse (if the student is married), to contribute toward the educational costs to every extent possible. In addition to filing the FAFSA, applicants for financial aid may also be required to submit supporting materials (such as income tax returns) 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 the California Student Aid Commission determines that a student is ineligible for a Cal Grant A or B award, the grant 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 made for students admitted on Limited status who are required to take required prerequisite course work for full 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 course work for graduate admission. For information on graduate student support, see Financial Support in the Graduate Studies section of this catalog. Grants, Loans, Employment, and ScholarshipsStudents 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.Grants The Federal Pell Grant program is federally funded and may provide awards up to a maximum of $4,000 for the academic year. To be eligible, an applicant must be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen, must be enrolled as an undergraduate, and must not have previously received a bachelor's degree. An exception is available for eligible students enrolled in the teaching credential program in the Graduate School of Education. Students apply for the Pell Grant on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants are federally funded, need-based grants available only to U.S. citizens and eligible noncitizen undergraduate students who have not previously received a bachelor's degree. The State of California–Cal Grant A and B Program The Cal Grant A program provides awards ranging from $100 to $3,429 for the academic year. To be eligible, new applicants must be California residents. Awards are based on academic achievement and financial need. The Cal Grant B program provides awards ranging from $100 to $4,980. To be eligible, applicants must be California residents and must demonstrate financial need. The awards are for students from disadvantaged families. UCR Grant awards are offered to undergraduates with the greatest financial need whenever guidelines and funding levels permit. Loans 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, under the Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan Program 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. 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. Independent undergraduate and teaching credential 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. An origination fee of 3 percent is deducted from the amount of the loan prior to disbursement. The interest rate on Federal Direct Stafford Loans is variable and is established annually. The rate for new borrowers in 2002-2003 is 4.06 percent. Minimum monthly repayment of $50 per month begins 6 months after students cease to be enrolled at least half-time. Borrowers can choose a repayment plan based on their financial circumstances with repayment periods ranging from up to 10 years for standard fixed monthly repayment, to up to a period of 12 to 30 years under alternate repayment options. Information on repayment plans is available at ed.gov/DirectLoan/pubs/repabook. Federal Perkins Loans are available to undergraduate students. These loans are awarded to students who are U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens. The amount a student may borrow is determined by financial need but may not exceed $4,000 per year and a total of $20,000 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. University Loans A limited number of University Loans are available to undergraduate students for up to $5,500. 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.
Emergency Student Loan Fund 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 $300. Students may borrow up to three times a year. Employment Federal Work-Study is awarded to students with demonstrated financial need. Work-study awards enable students to reduce the amount of loan indebtedness which they may incur while attending the university. Various work opportunities are available through the UCR Career Center in either on-campus or off-campus jobs at nonprofit and community services agencies. Scholarships 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 required, but award amounts may vary for applicants with documented financial need and for applicants who do not demonstrate financial need. Awards range from $750 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. Chancellor's Performance Awards Information on Chancellor's Performance Awards may be obtained from the departments of Art, Creative Writing, Dance, Music, Political Science, and Theatre. Engineering Scholarships Information on scholarships in the field of Engineering may be obtained from the College of Engineering Student Affairs Office. Natural and Agricultural Scholarships 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. Departmental Scholarships Some scholarships are available through academic departments. For more information, students should contact their department. Graduate Fellowships and Assistantships For information on graduate fellowships and assistantships refer to the Graduate Studies section of this catalog or contact the Office of the Graduate Division. Undergraduate Research Support 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, 111 University Office Building. 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. REGISTRATION AND ENROLLMENTRegistrationExcept 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 at classinfo.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. Holds Students may have holds placed on their registration, financial aid, or release of academic transcripts for failure to:
Enrollment in Classes Web Enrollment students.ucr.edu/paws Phone Enrollment (909) 782-2866 Students may enroll in classes using UCR's Web and phone service (PAWS). New students receive information about PAWS and enrollment from the Office of the Registrar approximately one month prior to their scheduled enrollment appointment. Continuing students enroll via PAWS 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. Adding and Dropping Courses 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 to avoid an "F" grade. Payment of Fees By mail or in person (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
The university registration fee, educational fee, student-assessed fees, nonresident tuition (if applicable), professional school fees (if applicable), and mandatory health insurance 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 no miscellaneous charges are 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. 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. 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. Health Evaluation 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. Hepatitis B Students who are 18 or younger when they first enroll in the University of California must provide proof of vaccination against the Hepatitis B virus, as required by the California State Health and Safety Code. Students may obtain the series of three immunizations (spaced over a six-month period) either from their own doctor or from the Campus Health Center. Cost at the Campus Health Center is $37 per shot. Call the center at (909) 787-3031 for more information. Faculty Advisement 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. Computer Expectation Policy UCR strongly recommends that all students have a computer with Internet access. UCR faculty will assume students have such access, and academic work may require it. The UCR administration will also assume that students have Internet access, and many administrative tasks may require students to use the Internet. For information concerning computer acquisition, student network access, student computing labs, and student computer support, please visit UCR's Student Computing Services Web site cnc.ucr.edu/scs/computeraccess. Recorded information is available at (909) 787-2616. Candidacy for Degrees/Application for Graduation 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. Change of Address Students who change their local, permanent, or billing address should notify the Office of the Registrar in writing. Students may update their address information online on PAWS. Change-of-address forms are also available at the Office of the Registrar, 1100 Hinderaker Hall, and as a tear-out form in the Schedule of Classes. Part-Time Study 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 M.B.A. student fee (if applicable). For further details and an application, contact the Graduate Division. Concurrent Enrollment Programs 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. UCR Extension students taking regular-session UCR courses through concurrent enrollment may receive grade points as well as unit credit, should they continue in or be subsequently admitted or readmitted to regular UCR student status. A transcript of the work must be submitted to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Courses taken elsewhere during the summer by a UCR student do not require that the student be under 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 Sessions 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. Cross Enrollment 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 UC 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. Cross Registration 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. The program is designed for students to take classes not available at UCR. 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. Simultaneous Enrollment Undergraduate students may enroll, without formal admission and without payment of additional university fees, in courses at another UC campus on a space-available basis at the discretion of the appropriate campus authorities on both campuses. A student is qualified for simultaneous enrollment if the student has met all of the following requirements:
Additional information and simultaneous enrollment application forms are available at the Office of the Registrar, 1100 Hinderaker Hall. Intercampus Visitor Program 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 Office of the Registrar, 1100 Hinderaker Hall. Withdrawals and Leaves of Absence 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 UC 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. Readmission Undergraduate students who wish to return to UCR 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 Affairs. 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. Student Records and Transcripts 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 Office of the Registrar, 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 $13.65. 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. Students should have their student identification number (Social Security Number in most cases) and their permanent personal identification number (PERMPIN) ready when using PAWS 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 Office of the Registrar 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. See Subject Abbreviations for interpreting course listings. 2002-2003 UCR Catalog main page | Previous UCR General Catalogs UCR Student Information and Records UCR Main page | Help Page | What's New E-mail the site manager
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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.
