Continue Your Journey at UC Riverside
Your hard work has put your goals within reach, and UCR can help bring them closer. Our award-winning faculty will mentor you. Our diverse campus community will embrace you. And our transfer-specific resources will help you along your path to a degree — and beyond.
We've been waiting for a bold and brilliant Highlander just like you!
Applying to UC Riverside
As a top-ranking university, UCR sets high admission standards. Incoming students are selected based on a wide range of criteria, including academic performance and the potential for success as an undergraduate.
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Minimum Transfer GPA Requirement
22:1
Student to Faculty Ratio (Fall 2024)
UC Transfer Requirements
- Complete at least 60 semester (90 quarter) units of UC-transferable credit.
- Earn at least a 2.4 GPA in UC-transferable courses (2.8 if you're not a California resident).
- Some majors may require a higher GPA for admission selection.
- Complete the following 7-course pattern by the end of the spring term prior to fall enrollment at UC.
- Two transferable courses in English composition;
- One transferable course in mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning;
- Four transferable college courses chosen from at least two of the following subject areas:
- Arts and humanities
- Social and behavioral sciences
- Physical and biological sciences
Guarantee Your Place at UC Riverside
Through the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program your California Community College coursework and grades can ensure your admission to UCR. Here's how:
- Create Your Transfer Admission Planner (TAP). TAP is an online tool where you can track and plan the community college coursework you need to complete to be admitted to UCR. It's also your TAG application! Build your TAP today!
- Satisfy Your TAG Requirements. To qualify for TAG, you need to complete a minimum of 30 UC-transferrable units at your community college. Those units include first and second semesters of English composition, and the minimum math required by your major. Each major also has GPA requirements, which are outlined in the Getting into Your Major section below.
- Submit Your TAG Application. UCR offers fall quarter admission to transfer students. Before you apply for admission, log in to your TAP to complete the UCR TAG application within the filing period for your chosen quarter: Sept. 30 for fall admission.
- Complete Your TAG Contract. Get ready to transfer to UCR by taking the classes necessary to complete a total of 60 UC-transferrable units at your community college. This will include any prep courses specified by your major. Don’t forget about your GPA requirements!
- Apply to UCR. All that's left to do is submit your UCR application within the filing period for your chosen quarter: Oct. 1-Dec. 2 for fall admission. Visit go.ucr.edu/apply when it's time to apply.
Secure your admission to UCR with TAG
Getting into Your Major
Learn more about specific transfer requirements for non-residents.
How to Apply
Gather Your Information
Before you begin, find out what important information is needed for an accurate admission application.
Personal Insight Questions
Express who you are, what matters to you, and what you want to share with us by answering one required and an additional three out of seven personal insight questions.
Complete the UC Application
The UC application opens on Aug. 1 for fall admission. The fee is $80 for each UC ($95 for international and non-immigrant applicants). You can apply for a fee waiver — provided you have your family’s income and the number of people supported by it — when you fill out the application. The fall application filing period is Oct. 1-Dec. 2. If you have difficulties, contact info@applyucsupport.net or (800) 207-1710.
After You Apply
Once you've submitted your application, there are just a few more steps to complete the process. These include printing your receipt, ordering test score reports, and updating your grades and course records.
UCR Undergraduate Admissions will email instructions on how to access your MyUCR admission portal account. Log in regularly to check your admission status, respond to messages, and track important dates and deadlines.
Fall admission notifications begin in April. Access the next steps to UCR for admitted fall transfer students.
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Transfer Dates & Deadlines
Find the dates of instruction at registrar.ucr.edu.
Fall Admissions: Transfer Students
Aug. 1
Access the UC application
Sept. 1–30
Submit your TAG application
Oct. 1–Nov. 30
Submit your UC application
Jan. 31
Deadline to complete the Transfer Academic Update
April
Admission notifications begin
June 1
Deadline to submit your Statement of Intent to Register (SIR)
July 1
Deadline to submit your final transcripts/documents for coursework completed through end of spring
September
Fall quarter begins
Financial Aid
Oct. 1
Access the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and GPA form to apply for financial aid (UCR school code: 001316)
Jan. 1
Access the California Dream Act Application at dream.csac.ca.gov (UCR school code: 001316)
March 3
Deadline to submit your FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (applications can be submitted after March 3)
Verify that a certified GPA was submitted to the California Student Aid Commission by your community college
Resources & Support
UCR is dedicated to your continued success on your degree journey, and offers a range of programs and resources to support you along your path to degree. Get guidance from faculty and student mentors. Excel in your courses with the help of a tutor or study group. Connect with a wellness department to take care of your physical, mental and emotional health. Develop as a leader in a campus organization.