We advise you to thoroughly read through our International Student Handbook.
Important Dates for Newly Admitted International Students
Please note that the following important date are subject to change. Pleae keep checking back for any updates.
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Thursday, September 10 |
Optional Early Bird Document Check-in
Time: 1:30pm – 4:00pm |
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Friday, September 11 |
Campus Apartments Move-in Day |
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Sunday, September 13
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Arrival at UC Riverside -- All visa students -- First day of the quarter |
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Monday, September 14 |
Mandatory Orientation
Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm |
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Tuesday, September 15 |
Mandatory Rolling Document Check-In
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Campus Tours
Time: 1:30pm – 4:30pm
Spoken English Test (SPEAK)-- required for all teaching assistants, recommended for all newly admitted graduate students.
For more information please see SPEAK Test page. |
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Monday, September 21 |
Quarter Begins |
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Thursday, September 24
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Instruction Begins |
Arriving at UC Riverside
You must arrive in Riverside no later than Sunday, September 13, 2009. If you are F or J status, and are entering from outside the United States, you can enter up to 30 days in advance of the program's start date on your initial attendance indicated on the I-20 or DS-2019 Form. Please do not try to arrive earlier as you may be refused entry.
Caution! Plan your arrival carefully! Public transportation from the airports and bus terminals can be limited, especially at night and on weekends. Please refer to the Airport Transportation portion of this webpage for information on how to get to Riverside from LAX International Airport or from Ontario International Airport. Also, please note that we will not accept any packages delivered to our center due to space limitations.
If you are currently in the United States in F-2 status, you must file and be approved for a change of status to F-1 before the quarter begins. Contact Kelly Hinosawa at Kelly.hinosawa@ucr.edu for more information.
No services at the UCR International Education Center on Monday, September 7, 2009. The University of California, Riverside campus will be closed for the Labor Day.
Mandatory International Student Orientation Program and Document Check-In
This orientation is Monday, September 14, 2009 for all F and J students. Orientation will take place from 9:00am - 3:00pm. You will receive more information about the orientation through email in August. The orientation will inform you about the academic system, student services, and organizations at UCR. We will talk about immigration regulations, health insurance and services, registration and enrollment procedures, and cross-cultural adjustment. We will also provide special assistance for personal needs: help you with finding permanent housing, opening bank accounts, going shopping, etc. The cost of the orientation is $20.00, which covers part of the program expenses during this period (your account will be billed for this amount). Refreshments are provided.
Document Check-in will be offered on a rolling basis on: Thursday, September 10, 2009, from 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm (for those students who are in Riverside and wish to check-in early) OR Tuesday, September 15, 2009, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm. You do not have to attend both check-ins, but you MUST attend one document check-in during the specified times and bring the required documents with you. Choose the date that is most convenient for you.
Please bring the following items with you:
**A completed International Student Personal Record Form.
Original documents plus one legible copy of:
Your passport picture page with validity dates
Your visa
I-94 Card-front and back (usually the white card stapled in your passport)
Your UCR I-20/DS-2019 (if applicable)
If you attended school in the United States before being admitted to UCR, bring a copy of your
previous school's I-20/DS-2019.
A small passport size photograph of yourself
You local contact information and emergency contact information
If you have an F-2 J-2 dependent, you will also need to bring copies of their pertinent information
(I-20, DS-2019, passport, visa and I-94 card).
If Your Visa Status Is Something Other than F or J (E, H, L, etc.)
You are required to attend our Mandatory Document Check-in, however, you are not required to attend orientation. We do encourage you to attend. Please bring in person to our office a photocopy of your relevant documents during the Mandatory Document Check-in (passport, visa, approval notice with extension of stay and/or I-94 form). We will maintain a confidential file and will assist you in the event that you have to change your non-immigrant visa status. If you are currently a dependent (H-4, E-2, L-2, etc.) and are interested in changing your status to F-1 before you begin your studies at UCR, please contact Kelly Eldridge Hinosawa at Kelly.hinosawa@ucr.edu.
Parking
International Student Orientation
Parking is available in Parking Lot 1. You need to buy a permit from the Kiosk on campus off of University Avenue. The permits will be approximately $10 per day. Hourly permits may be purchased from permit dispensers.
If you have a permit for campus parking already, you must park in the lot that has been assigned to you by TAPS.
Document Check-In
Parking is available in Parking Lot 13. You need to buy a permit from the Kiosk on campus off of University Avenue. The permits will be approximately $10 per day. Hourly permits may be purchased from permit dispensers. If you have a permit for campus parking already, you must park in the lot that has been assigned to you by TAPS..
Information about parking permits for the quarter can be found at http://www.parking,ucr.edu/
Parking and Transportation Lot Map
Climate In Riverside - Be Prepared!
Fall temperatures range from 24-29 C in the daytime to 7-13 C at night. In the winter we have occasional rain showers, and temperatures range from 10-21 C in the daytime to 0-5 C at night. Spring temperatures range from 16-27 C in the daytime to 10-16 C at night. Summer temperatures can be hot, ranging from 32-38 C in the daytime to 16-21 C at night. Bring a variety of clothing, mostly for warm weather, but bring sweaters or jackets. You may want to visit nearby mountains, which have snow in the winter.