UC Riverside is a major research university and one of the 10

Univ ersity of California campuses. A national center for the hum anities, 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 River side community through its part nership programs and the involvement of both employees and students in community activities and programs.

The nearby Ontario Interna tional 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 cam pus provides educational programs, research, and outreach to meet the higher education needs of the greater Coachella Valley region. School Colors: Blue and Gold Classes Began: 1954 Campus Mascot: Highlanders/Scotty the Bear Location: Southern California, conveniently located near moun tains, des ert, and beaches 2010 Enrollment: 18,242 undergraduate; 2,504 graduate Campus Tours: TOUR@ucr.edu; My.UCR.edu UCR on the Web: www.ucr.edu Introducing UC Riverside The UCR campus dates from 1907, when the Cal if ornia 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