Highlander Orientation

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Before You Arrive to Highlander Orientation
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Family Orientation: Be a Part of UCR
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Orientación Familiar: Bienvenido a la Familia
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Highlander Orientation

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First-Year Student Orientation
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Transfer Student Orientation
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New Student Orientation

  • First-Year Students: There are 12 in-person orientation sessions offered throughout July and August to choose from.**
  • Transfer Students: There are 3 in-person orientation sessions offered in August to choose from and 4 virtual half day advising appointments offered the first week of September. 

**First-Year & Transfer students will sign up for a separate academic advising and course registration appointment (held virtually)

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Highlander Foundations Module

In addition to Highlander Orientation, incoming students are required to complete an online Highlander Foundations module. This two-phase module is designed to introduce you to academic resources at UCR , and is your gateway to academic advising and course registration for your fall courses. To access this, please log into your R’Mail using your Net ID and password to accept the Canvas module invite or by logging in to http://elearn.ucr.edu. If you do not complete this step, it may delay your eligibility to enroll in your courses.

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Office Hours & Contact Information
Monday – Friday
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Phone: (951) 827-2789
Email: orientation@ucr.edu
You Belong at UCR

All programs, services, and events offered through Student Affairs are open to everyone, consistent with federal and state law and the University of California’s nondiscrimination policies. Whether you’re seeking support, joining a community, or participating in campus life, every effort is made to ensure your experience is inclusive, respectful, and accessible, regardless of background or identity.

To learn more, visit the UC Nondiscrimination Statement or the Nondiscrimination Policy Statement for University of California Publications Regarding Student-Related Matters.