To Do List Before You Arrive
Before attending Highlander Orientation, please complete the following:
Submit Test Scores/Final Transcripts and Complete Placement Exams Prior to Orientation in Order to Register for Classes
- Submit all of your standardized testing scores (AP, IB, etc.) and final transcripts from your high school or former educational institutions.
- If you do not satisfy the Entry-Level Writing Requirement, you will need to take the UC Writing Placement Process (WPP). The online WPP diagnostic essay exam will be held for students who have completed their Statement of Intent to Register (SIR). Visit the WPP website for available test dates.
- If your major requires it, take the Math Placement Assessment (MPA) placement test. All CNAS and BCOE majors as well as the following CHASS majors require this testing: PRBS, PSYC, LBST, ECON, ECAT, ECLW, BSEC, PSAT, SCAT, HSAT, AHAT, NRSC, PYLW, and HSUN. Visit placementtest.ucr.edu to get more information. The exam will become available mid-May.
- UCR only accepts the following for Math Placement:
-- A score of 3, 4, or 5 on either the AB or BC Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus Exam.
-- A score of 2 on the AB Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus Exam will clear a student for enrollment into Math 5 (Pre-Calculus). No course credit is awarded for the score. It's recommended that students with this score still take the MPA to see if they might place higher.
-- Please make sure UCR Admissions has received your AP scores.
-- Please go to the “Math Classes at UCR” tab at https://arc.ucr.edu/mpp to see what course your score places you into.
- A UC transferable college course at the Pre-Calculus Level (Math 5 at UCR) or higher from an accredited institution.
- A score of 5 or higher on the International Baccalaureate (IB) Higher Level Math Exam.
If you do not have 1 of the above, then you MUST take the UCR Math Placement Assessment (MPA).
-- For information on how to take the MPA please go to: https://arc.ucr.edu/mpp
NOTE: Failure to submit your scores or finalize your Writing and/or Math placements by July 1st, 2025 will prevent you from registering for the appropriate writing or math/science classes during Second Phase Registration. Only after you complete the exam(s) will you be able to register for these classes.
Complete your UC vaccination requirements ALL incoming, students (including re-admits) must complete TB Screening and prove immunization and/or immunity to:
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
- Varicella (Chickenpox)
- Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap) – Td is not acceptable.
- Meningococcal conjugate-- (Serogroups A, C, Y, & W-135) *22 years and under at time of registration Please refer to the UC immunization requirements for specific immunization and age, as it may be different than your medical provider
- For more information about vaccine requirements, please visit the Student Health Website
Steps to complete the requirement:
Complete as soon as possible, to avoid a registration hold
Step by step process here: https://studenthealth.ucr.edu/uc-immunization-requirements-process
- Upload Proof of immunizations and/or titer lab results
- Complete the Incoming Student TB Screening form
- A) Refer to Screening for Tuberculosis on the SHS website for information on testing
- B) All TB testing must have been complete < 1yr prior to registration
Complete as soon as possible, to avoid registration hold
Step by step process here: https://studenthealth.ucr.edu/uc-immunization-requirements-process
Submit your Statement of Legal Residency. If you have any questions regarding this requirement, please contact:
| Registrar's Office | Residency Affairs |
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2249 Student Services Building Riverside, CA 92521 |
Tel: (951) 827-5970 Email: Reshelp@ucr.edu |