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. Apply to UCR today!
Transfer Costs, Fees & Financial Aid
You can afford a UC education! The cost of attending UCR is extremely competitive compared with other University of California campuses and private schools. Living in Riverside is also considerably less expensive than living in nearby Los Angeles, Orange County, or San Diego. Read on to learn more about the programs available to help you pay for your UCR degree and how much that degree costs.
University of California Tuition Stability Plan
Tuition will be adjusted for each incoming undergraduate class but will subsequently remain flat until the student graduates, for up to six years. Learn more.
Financial Aid
A UC degree is more affordable than you might think! Grants, scholarships, loans and, work-study is offered to qualified students by UCR’s Financial Aid office.
85%
of UCR undergraduate students who applied for aid were awarded aid.
97%
of undergraduate students who were awarded aid received need-based scholarships and/or grants.
86%
of need was met with need-based aid.
(Financial Aid Office, 2023-24)
UCR Financial Aid Applications School Codes
FAFSA: 001316
CADAA: 001316
To qualify for financial aid, you need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) each year.
The simplified 2025–26 FAFSA is expected to be available for students to complete with an extended priority deadline of April 2. Late applications can be submitted after March 3, although California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) administered grant aid may not offered to late applicants.
Fill out the CADAA between Jan. 1 and the priority deadline of April 2. Late applications can be submitted after April 2, although CSAC administered grant aid may not offered to late applicants.
Additional Aid
UC Riverside Foundation Scholarships
The UC Riverside Foundation offers scholarships, fellowships, internships, prizes, awards, and loans to qualifying UCR students. Use the online database to search for aid based on your college, major, financial need, career goals, and more. scholarships.ucr.edu
Work-Study
Eligible students can earn money for school through an approved on- or off-campus work-study job. Funds can only be used during the academic year, and you must meet financial need, academic, and other requirements to maintain your eligibility. careers.ucr.edu
Aid for California Residents
The state of California offers a number of financial aid programs for residents, including those listed below. The programs offer qualifying students grants and scholarships that do not need to be repaid to cover tuition, fees and related expenses (like books, housing and transportation). To be eligible, complete your FAFSA or CADAA by the April 2 priority deadline each year (late applications can be submitted after April 2, although CSAC administered grant aid may not offered to late applicants). Make sure your Cal Grant GPA Verification Form was submitted to the California Student Aid Commission by your community college.
Middle Class Scholarship Program
If your family has up to $217,000 in annual income and assets, and you meet other residency, income and academic requirements, you could have up to 40% of your UC systemwide tuition and fees covered by this scholarship. go.ucr.edu/mcs
Cal Grant
If you meet GPA, family income, residency, academic, and other requirements, you can get grant money that will cover some of your educational costs and fees. csac.ca.gov/cal-grants
Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan
If your total annual family income is less than $80,000, and you meet other residency, income and academic requirements, you could have 100% of your UC systemwide tuition and fees covered by grants and scholarships through this plan. Students with greater financial need can qualify for additional aid to cover expenses like books, housing, and transportation. admissions.universityofcalifornia.edu
Additional Aid from the State of California
Check out more state of California financial aid programs on the California Student Aid Commission. csac.ca.gov/financial-aid-programs
Estimated Costs for Undergraduates
View estimated costs for attending UCR including tuition, fees, housing, books, transportation, and more.
UCR Net Price Calculator
Fill out the form at the UCR Net Price Calculator to get an estimate of what your full-time cost of attendance and financial aid package at UCR could be.
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. Prepare for admission to UCR with the Transfer Admission Checklist.
2.4
Minimum Transfer GPA Requirement
22:1
Student to Faculty Ratio (Fall 2024)
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 and winter 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: May 1–31 for winter admission; 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: July 1–31 for winter admission; 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
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
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 July 1 for winter admission and 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 winter application filing period is July 1–31. 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, and winter admission notifications begin in September. Access the next steps to UCR for admitted fall transfer students and winter transfer students.
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.
Transfer Resources
Transfer Brochures
Undergraduate Admissions Brochure (Flipbook)
Assist Brochure
Puente Connection Brochure
General Brochures
Parent and Guardian Brochure (Flipbook)
54 Facts and Impacts
Finish in Four
Puente Connection Brochure
Umoja at UCR Brochure
Black Student Experience Brochure (Flipbook)
Chicano/Latino Student Experience Brochure
Native American Student Experience Brochure
Veteran Student Success Guide
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–Dec. 2
Submit your UC application
Jan. 31
Deadline to complete the Transfer Academic Update
April
Admission notifications begin
Access the next steps to UCR for admitted fall transfer students
April 1
Housing contracts become available
May 10
Housing: Since campus housing is highly impacted and assigned first-come, first-served, it is recommended that you submit your Statement of Intent to Register (SIR), housing contract or application, and first housing payment as early as possible.
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
Winter Admissions: Transfer Students
May 1–31
Submit your TAG application
July 1
Access the UC application
July 1–31
Submit your UC application
September
Admission notifications begin
Access the next steps to UCR for admitted winter transfer students
September
Housing: Since campus housing is assigned first-come, first-served, it is recommended that you submit your Statement of Intent to Register (SIR), housing contract or application, and first housing payment as early as possible.
Mid-September
Deadline to complete the Transfer Academic Update
Oct. 15
Deadline to submit your Statement of Intent to Register (SIR)
Nov. 1
Deadline to submit your final transcripts/documents for coursework completed through end of summer
Jan. 15
Deadline to submit your final transcript/document for coursework completed through end of fall
January
Winter 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