UC Riverside is a major research university and one of the

10 University of California campuses. A national center for the humanities, it offers students a supportive, collegial learning environment with nationally and internationally recognized faculty dedicated to the highest standards in research, teaching, and public service.

Located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountains in Southern California, the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region and to local mountains — home to some of the best skiing and snowboarding in the region — beautiful beaches, amusement parks, golf courses, and outstanding shopping and entertainment.

The university is in the city of Riverside, a community of approximately 300,000 people. Located east of Los Angeles and north of San Diego, Riverside is an All American City and the county administrative center. The area enjoys a year-round temperate climate and an exceptional quality of life with its architectural beauty, cultural art museums, quality housing, and wide variety of recreational opportunities. UCR is an integral part of the Riverside community through its partnership programs and the involvement of both employees and students in community activities and programs.

The nearby Ontario International Airport has daily flights to most of the nation’s major cities and connecting commuter flights to the Los Angeles International Airport. Metrolink train service is available to Los Angeles.

History The roots of the campus date back to 1907, when the California State Legislature established the Citrus Experiment Station to conduct research on the agricultural problems of Southern California. Graduate work was conducted early in the station’s history, and today, graduate education is central to its mission. The new UCR Palm Desert campus provides educational programs, research, and outreach to meet the higher education needs of the greater Coachella Valley region.

College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Home to the Gluck Fellows program, which sends talented student musicians, dancers, and actors into the community for arts outreach. The program is one of three arts outreach programs funded by the Gluck Foundation; the other two are at Julliard and UCLA. The college has the only UC undergraduate major in Creative Writing and a unique Dance History and Theory graduate program. Visit www.chass.ucr.edu.

College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences is a leader in the biological, physical, and agricultural sciences. The UCR Institute for Integrative Genome Biology, one of the leading institutes of genomics research in the world, brings together faculty from every academic unit on campus to participate in genomics-based discovery, providing researchers and students with access to state-of-the-art tools for advanced studies in genomics, gene expression, proteomics, microscopy, and bioinformatics. Visit www.cnas.ucr.edu.

The Marlan and Rosemary Bourns College of Engineering Researchers excel in study of alternative-fueled engines and vehicles, conversion of biomass to vehicle fuel, and air pollution. Majors include bioengineering; business informatics; computer science; chemical, computer, electrical, environmental, and mechanical engineering; as well as materials science and engineering. Visit www.engr.ucr.edu.

Division of Biomedical Sciences The UCR/UCLA Thomas Haider Program in Biomedical Sciences offers exclusive access to 24 medical school seats for UCR students, who complete the first two years at UCR and the last two at UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine. The Program also supports 4 seats for the UCLA PRIME Medical School Program (a five-year dual degree program). Visit www.biomed.ucr.edu.

Graduate School of Education Has awarded more than 1,900 teaching credentials and holds a major grant to improve the training of mathematics and science teachers. Visit www.education.ucr.edu.

The A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management Offers the UC’s oldest and most comprehensive undergraduate Business Administration major in Southern California and an M.B.A. program. It also administers the Heckmann Center for Entrepreneurial Management at the UCR Palm Desert campus, which also offers an M.B.A. program. Visit www.agsm.ucr.edu. School Colors: Blue and Gold

Classes Began: 1954

Campus Mascot: Highlanders/Scotty the Bear Location: Southern California, conveniently located near mountains, desert, and beaches

2007 Enrollment: 14,973 undergraduate; 2,214 graduate

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UCR on the Web: www.ucr.edu Introducing UC Riverside The UCR campus dates from 1907, when the California State Legislature established the Citrus Experiment Station to conduct research on the agricultural problems of Southern California. Here students walk by the Campus Store. Introducing UC Riverside / 7