What to Bring

Parking for Highlander Orientation will include a walk to check-in. Please plan for additional arrival time and pack only what you would need for 1-2 days. 

Please bring the following items to your confirmed Highlander Orientation:

• Your UCR Student Identification Number (SID#) - This 9-digit number can be found on MyUCR.
• IMPORTANT: Bring a government-issued photo identification. Examples include, but are not limited to, a driver's license, state ID or driver's permit.
  • IMPORTANT:  Upload your photo at https://myphoto.ucr.edu  and you will be able to pick up your University ID Card at your orientation.  You must provide a government issued photo identification. Examples include, but are not limited to, a driver’s license, state ID or driver’s permit.
• Laptop for academic advising and course registration
  • Phones and tablets are not sufficient for academic advising and course registration
• Casual clothes and comfortable shoes as our program involves substantial walking
• Change of clothes for Day 2
• Personal toiletries, bathrobe and shower footwear as there are shared bathrooms on each residence hall floor
• Notepad and pen/pencil
• Water bottle filled with water or your favorite sports drink
• Spending money as you may have the opportunity to buy UCR gear at the Campus Store
  • UCR is a cashless campus
• Sunblock, sunglasses and/or a hat

What is Provided

You will enjoy the following resources and accommodations during your confirmed Orientation session:

• A bedroom in an on-campus residence hall
• A roommate
• A bed and pillows
• Linens, including a pillow case, blanket, flat sheets, towel, hand towel and washcloth
• Shower facilities
• Day 1: Lunch and dinner
• Day 2: Breakfast and lunch
• Handouts and resource guides
• Water stations - We strongly recommend bringing your own water bottles as these stations become very busy throughout the day.