Services for Students

Interim Director: Rena M. Burton, M.Ed. Surge Building, First Floor

• (951) 827-3283; arc.ucr.edu

The Academic Resource Center (ARC) provides academic support to all enrolled undergraduate and graduate students at UCR with the goal to help students succeed and excel academically. Programs and services are free unless otherwise noted. See the ARC website for hours of operation and service locations.

In addition to the programs and services listed below, the ARC offers student employment and leadership development opportunities for undergraduate students as peer educators: SI leaders, ARC 35 lab leaders, tutors, peer counselors, math advisory exam proctors, administrative support assistants, and computer lab monitors. Highlander Early Start Academy (HESA) also offers TA positions for graduate students. ARC programs and services include the following:

Assistance, Coaching & Encouragement (ACE) Provides individualized support to students who are encountering academic difficulty, helping them to meet satisfactory academic progress requirements. The ACE counseling team is made up of full-time professional staff and peer counselors who are trained and experienced at sorting out the factors that can adversely affect academic performance.

Computer Lab Open to all enrolled UCR students, offering 27 state-of- the-art computers for academic purposes and ideal for online research, accessing UCR’s iLearn portal, and typing papers.

Early Assist Is currently working with freshmen in the College of Natural and Agricultural Science (CNAS) who place into the Intermediate Algebra Workshop (ARC 35). The program supports students throughout the academic year to assist them in successfully completing required math course work in their 1st year so that they may begin Calculus and core Chemistry and Biology classes as soon as possible. Participants meet weekly with a Peer Educator to discuss math concepts, study skills, campus resources and more. Participants also attend workshops hosted by relevant campus partners.

Graduate and Professional Exam Preparation Seminars Each Fall, Winter, and Spring quarter, the ARC offers low-cost exam prep seminars for students seeking admission to graduate and professional degree programs: GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test for graduate-level business programs), GRE (General Record Examination for master’s and PhD degree programs), and LSAT (Law School Admission Test for law schools). Summer GMAT, GRE, and LSAT prep seminars are offered during Summer Session I and span four weeks. The ARC also offers an 8-week summer MCAT (Medical College Admission Test for medical schools) prep seminar. Online registration only. Priority is given to full-time UCR students. Seminars may be canceled due to low enrollment.

Highlander Early Start Academy (HESA) Provides incoming freshmen with an opportunity to complete Math 5, 6A, or English 4 during the summer before their freshman year, so they may begin Calculus or English 1A in the Fall. Students also enroll in a breadth course (History 20 for example) and complete the Early Start Seminar. The goal of this program is to support incoming freshmen during the transition from high school to university, linking them to campus resources for academic and personal success, and helping to build a community with fellow HESA peers.

Intermediate Algebra Workshop—ARC 35 Developed in collaboration with the Math Department, ARC 35 offers a refresher math workshop for admitted UCR students who have placed into Community College Math but nevertheless need to qualify to take more advanced math classes to complete their academic degree objectives. ARC 35 helps students develop better grounding in the fundamentals needed to be successful in university-level math courses. There is a fee associated with this workshop.

Placement and Advisory Examinations Used by UCR to assess student readiness for University-level coursework and to determine the appropriate course placement in English, Mathematics, Chemistry, and Foreign Languages. UCR students must satisfy placement requirements before registering for these subjects. Exam results are used for advising and placement purposes only; unit credit cannot be earned with these exams. There are four placement and advisory exams:

Analytical Writing Placement Exam (AWPE) Used to satisfy the University of California Entry Level Writing Requirement (ELWR) and to place first-year students into an appropriate English composition course.

Mathematics Advisory Exam (MAE) Used to place first-year students into an appropriate Mathematics course.

California Chemistry Diagnostic Test (CCDT) Optional placement exam that may be used for placement into the Freshman Chemistry series.

Foreign Language Placement Exams Used to determine the appropriate level of Foreign Language entry.

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) UCR students who are receiving any type of financial aid are required to show satisfactory academic progress toward their degree objective to continue receiving financial aid. Professional staff counselors work with students who are referred to the ARC through the SAP appeal process, providing individual counseling and general information on university and financial aid regulations, as well as referrals to other campus resources and academic support.

Study Skills Workshops Aimed at enhancing study skills to improve academic success. Popular workshop topics include Time management, Goal Setting, Critical Reading, Note-Taking, Marking your Textbooks, Exam Preparation, and Test-Taking Strategies as well as a variety of other topics. Trained professional staff offer one-hour workshops at scheduled times throughout the quarter; workshops are also available by request for courses, campus departments, and/or student organizations.

Supplemental Instruction (SI) Peer-led group study to help students succeed in targeted high-priority courses. SI consists of regularly scheduled study sessions, giving students an opportunity to practice and develop academic skills necessary for success. Marketed as “guaranteed study time,” SI helps students develop study strategies specific to the course. The goal of SI is to improve academic performance in traditionally difficult courses offered in both lower and upper divisions.

Tutorial Assistance Program (TAP) Tutors provide broad-based study skill strategies and techniques to promote critical thinking and time management. Our trained tutors are multi-talented and multi-disciplined students who come to the ARC recommended by academic departments across campus, and offer tutoring services on a first-come, first-served basis (walk-in and group sessions) as well as individual appointments for a variety of subjects and disciplines. Students should view the online tutor schedule prior to visiting the ARC for subject availability.

Writing Support Program (WSP) The Writing Support Program provides writing support to all UCR undergraduate students through writing consultations and workshops. We provide writing assistance in any academic discipline during any stage of the writing process.

By partnering with the Tutorial Assistance Program (TAP), the Writing Support Program provides training and support for TAP writing tutors. The Writing Support Specialist also provides targeted support to students applying for prestigious scholarships/fellowships, Undergraduate Research Journal submissions, and Honors theses.

202 Highlander Union Building (HUB)

• (951) 827-3621; asucr.ucr.edu

ASUCR is the undergraduate student government consisting of 16 elected senators representing all three colleges: Engineering, 2; Natural and Agricultural Sciences, 4; and Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, 10. Also elected by the undergraduate students are a President, an Executive Vice President, a Vice President of External Affairs, and a Vice President of Campus Internal Affairs. Additionally, there are 5 director positions elected: a Personnel Director, an Outreach Director, an Elections Director, a Marketing and Promotions Director and a Transfer/Nontraditional Student Director. The Vice President of Finance is appointed by the President. Together, these 9 officers make up the cabinet, which is the decision- making body when senate is not in session.

ASUCR is supported by the ASUCR fee, $12.50 per quarter: $2.00 funds clubs and organizations; and $10.50 funds student programs 19 / Introducing UC Riverside

and advocacy efforts, and the operating costs of ASUCR. ASUCR is a member of the UC Student Association (UCSA) for system-wide and statewide representation and of the United States Student Association (USSA) for national representation. It appoints undergraduates to several important committees that play a role in campus governance, including the Highlander Union Board of Governors, the Recreation Facility Governing Board, the Student Services Fee Advisory Committee, Student Conduct, and the Academic Senate.

111 Highlander Union Building (HUB)

• (951) 827-ASPB (2772); fax (951) 827-2144

aspb.ucr.edu; aspb@ucr.edu

The Associated Student Programming Board is student-run and plays a critical role in providing student programming and entertainment for UCR’s campus community. From annual events such as Highlander Welcome, Block Party, the Wednesday Nooner Series, Homecoming, and Spring Splash, to special programs such as comedy shows, spoken word, concerts, and the latest movie releases.

Highlander Athletics

Director: Tamica Smith Jones 120 Physical Education Building

• (951) 827-5432; gohighlanders.com

A member of the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) Division I and the Big West Conference, UCR competes in 17 sports: eight for men — baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, and indoor and outdoor track and field — and nine for women — basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, indoor and outdoor track and field, and volleyball. All UCR undergraduate students are admitted free to any regular season, home athletics event by presenting their UCR ID card at the Athletics Ticket Booth. For sport schedules and other information regarding Highlander Athletics, gohighlanders.com.

Recreation

Director: Lindy Fenex, Ph.D. Student Recreation Center Linden Street (northwest side of campus)

• (951) 827-5738; recreation.ucr.edu

All UCR students are automatically members of the Student Recreation Center (SRC), a 155,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility for exercise, sports activities, and general recreational use. The many amenities of this new expanded facility include a large swimming pool and spa, tennis courts, an indoor running track, a gym with multiple courts, classroom kitchen, triple the cardio and weight space, an indoor climbing wall and boulder.

Activity Classes/Open Recreation include a weight room, cardio area, basketball, racquetball, volleyball, badminton, squash courts, and 30 kinds of classes, including martial arts, dance and self-defense. Recreation also sponsors Market Day, an arts and crafts fair held in December and May, featuring more than 75 vendors selling their wares on campus.

Aquatics offers a large swimming pool, with lap/recreational swimming, lessons, workouts, scuba training, and events such as movies in the pool.

Competitive Sports include Intramural Sports consisting of men’s, women’s and coed intramural leagues in basketball, volleyball, flag football, soccer, racquetball, dodgeball, and softball. Also, the Club Sports program offers men’s and women’s rugby, soccer, volleyball, and dance sport competition clubs.

Cooking Well offers UCR Students the ability to learn new skills and gain confidence in the kitchen by exposing them to fresh ingredients with fun, affordable, simple recipes/techniques.

FitWell is the SRC fitness program. Access group fitness classes, such as Zumba, yoga, cardio kickboxing, cycling, as well as state-of-the-art cardio machines and a 21,000-square-foot weight room. Challenge yourself with 110 Bootcamp, learn from our certified personal trainers and make fit happen at the SRC. Outdoor Excursions (OE) offers hiking, rock climbing, kayaking, and many other activities. The OE rental shop offers tents, sleeping bags, snowboards and so much more for a fee.

Ropes can challenge you with climbing activities! Experience the Challenge Course, our outdoor ropes and team building course located behind the Student Recreation Center. Also take part in competitions, clinics and open climbing at The Rock (our indoor rock wall and boulder).

The Highlander (Student Newspaper)

101 Highlander Union Building (HUB) Newsroom (951) 827-3617; Business/Advertising (951) 827-5039 highlandernews.org

The Highlander provides quality reporting and insightful editorials on campus-related issues, Riverside community-based issues, and coverage of UCR cultural and sports events. The paper is published every Tuesday during the academic year. It receives funding from advertising and a student fee. Students with a desire to write and a passion for journalism or graphic design as well as advertising can work for The Highlander. All students are welcome to attend weekly meetings every Monday at 5:15 p.m.

KUCR (88.3 FM in the Riverside area, kucr.org online)

Director: Louis Vandenberg 691 Linden Street

• (951) 827-3737

kucr.org (info, show schedules, and live on-line web-streaming)

KUCR, the student radio station of UCR, has been a vital and active element of the campus life since 1965. KUCR is real college radio in the classic mode, licensed by the FCC and broadcasting to the campus and Riverside community on air and on-line. KUCR programs are deep and diverse, presenting a wide variety of genres, from the most current indie rock and hip-hop, to world, classical music, and jazz. The station also features an excellent award-winning set of public affairs, news, and sports programs. KUCR also presents live concerts, public affairs lectures, debates, a long-running comedy series and panel discussions. In addition, the station does numerous in-person dj events on campus and in the community throughout the year. KUCR has a small core professional staff, with faculty participation, but features students at all levels, in management, programming, on-air dj’s, sportscasters, producers, staffers and more. KUCR embodies the university’s respect for diverse points of view, ethnic backgrounds, political beliefs, attitudes, and sexual orientations. KUCR doesn’t duplicate the mainstream, but provides “alternative” programming not normally heard on commercial radio. The station broadcasts 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, on the air, via web- streaming, and via a free KUCR iPhone app (Android via the TuneIn app) for mobile devices.

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• (951) UCR-CARD (827-2273); ucrcard.ucr.edu

Your UCR ID, known as the R’Card, is the most important piece of identification that you will carry while on campus. As the official campus ID, you’ll use it for verification for class attendance, gain access to UCR home games, student performances and attend campus-wide social events like Spring Splash and Block Party. The R’Card is a multi-functional campus ID which provides access to library services, residence-hall living spaces, labs and dining meal plans. Money can be added to the card’s Bear Bucks account to simplify purchasing by using one card at all registers across campus. Bear Bucks is also accepted at participating merchants’ off-campus. You can even use your UCR ID to ride the RTA for free throughout the county. Check out our website at ucrcard.ucr.edu for more information regarding your R’Card.

Director: Sean H. Gil, M.P.A. Veitch Student Center (Northwest wing)

• (951) 827-3631; careers.ucr.edu

The Career Center has twenty professional and administrative staff members available to assist students with their career planning, major Introducing UC Riverside / 20 choice, internship search, graduate and professional school preparation, and the job search process. Open year-round, the center offers a career resource library, special events and workshops, individual counseling, career assessments and a comprehensive interactive website available 24 hours a day.

Student Employment. The Career Center provides thousands of full-time, part-time, temporary, and summer jobs posted on our online job board, SCOTLink, at careers.ucr.edu. These include both on-campus and off- campus jobs.

Job Search Assistance. Students can use in-person and web-based resources to practice interviews and get assistance with resume writing and job search strategies. Companies visiting campus in 2014-2015 for recruitment and engagement efforts have included: AT&T; City of Hope; City Year; ESPN; Enterprise Holdings; Esri; Facebook; Gallup; GEICO; Google; Kohl’s Department Stores; Microsoft; Pricewaterhouse Coopers; Peace Corps; PepsiCo; Southern California Edison and Target Corp. Other companies that have engaged UCR students via telepresence engagement efforts include: Ernst & Young; KPMG; LinkedIn, NetApp; Riot Games; Tesla Motors; Television Academy of Arts & Sciences; Twitter and more.

Internship Program. Internships may be part-time volunteer experiences or may offer a salary or stipend. Academic credit for an internship is available if approved by their academic unit. Coursework will be assigned that runs parallel with the internship in order to provide an effective learning outcome.

Events. The Career Center hosts a number of annual job fairs: Finance, Accounting and Business Job Fair; STEM Fair; Career Expo; The Diversity Job Fair; Graduate & Professional School Information Day; Law School Information Day; Engineering and Technology Fair; Internship & Non- Profit Job Fair; Education & Teacher Job Fair; Health Professions School Fair; Spring Job Fair: Career Night and the Last Chance Fair. The Career Center also offers various skill building workshops, job discovery panels, information sessions, and on-campus interviews for career positions and internships.

3333 Watkins Drive Riverside, CA 92507

• (951) 827-7455; housinginfo@ucr.edu

Early care and education services are available on campus for infants, toddlers, preschool and kindergarten children (from two months through 5 years). The centers are open to children of students, faculty, staff of UCR, and the community, and is nationally accredited. We provide an exciting and engaging learning environment, opportunities for individual creativity and development, cooperative social interactions, and affirmation of one’s culture and experiences. The needs of each child are met in a supportive and nurturing way. Tuition assistance is available when income limits are met.

Director: Elizabeth Mondragon, Psy.D. Veitch Student Center North Wing

• (951) 827-5531; counseling.ucr.edu

UCR Counseling and Psychological Services offers a wide range of confidential services aimed at helping UCR’s diverse student population with their developmental, emotional, relational, multicultural and psychological difficulties that might interfere with their academic study or personal well-being. All registered UCR students are eligible to be seen, free of charge.

Clinical Services

UCR Counseling and Psychological Services strives to be warm and welcoming. We provide a range of programs to promote mental health, emotional resilience, and wellness throughout the campus community. Our clinical services include individual counseling, couples counseling, and group therapy, as well as psychiatric services. All of our clinical services are provided by diverse and multiculturally competent licensed professional clinicians and licensed supervised interns.

UCR Counseling and Psychological Services provides walk-in crisis services (weekdays from 8:30 am-4:30 pm), that includes consultation with students, staff, faculty, and parents. The office is open Monday- Friday, 8 am - 5 pm. Counselors are also available 24 hours by phone at 951-UCR-TALK or (951) 827-5531.

Stress Management

Our stress management programs include a six-session Biofeedback training program, StressBusters Peer Educators programming, and a library of meditation and relaxation exercises for streaming and downloading from our website, counseling.ucr.edu. Programs are aimed at assisting students in managing various stressors associated with university life, relationships, and work-life balance.

Outreach

Our professional clinicians offer outreach and consultation to faculty, staff and students across campus. We provide training and education on a variety of mental health and wellness topics, specifically focusing our efforts on working with distressed, suicidal, and disruptive students on campus.

Our clinicians work with students, parents, staff and faculty during orientation programs, in classes, at health and wellness fairs, in residence halls, at fraternities and sororities, in crisis situations, and, as a collaborative member of the Student Health and Wellness Services.

African Student Programs

Director: Kenneth Simons, B.A. 133 Costo Hall

• (951) 827-4576; asp.ucr.edu

African Student Programs (ASP) is structured to augment and complement the University’s mission as articulated in its Academic Plan and faculty goals. We seek to enlighten the university, as well as, students of African descent about the African diaspora, the African American experience and the critical issues students face as they endeavor to become role models, mentors, leaders, professionals and scholars. It is the point of pride that UC Riverside is a standout college choice for Black students, and their success doesn’t stop at enrollment. Our students are recognized nationally for exceptional graduation rates.

Asian Pacific Student Programs

Director: William Caganap, M.A. 244 Costo Hall

• (951) 827-7272; apsp.ucr.edu

Asian Pacific Student Programs (APSP) coordinates projects and services to meet the needs of students of Asian Pacific Islander descent. APSP promotes a diverse learning environment, providing UCR with opportunities to learn from and about the Asian and Pacific Islander student population. Various social and cultural activities such as the Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the Peer Mentor Program, leadership training, and API Women’s Conference are designed to assist students in their personal, academic, cultural, and social development.

Chicano Student Programs

Director: Estella Acuña, B.A. 145 Costo Hall; (951) 827-3821 FAX: (951) 827-2189, csp.ucr.edu

Established in 1972, Chicano Student Programs (CSP) offers projects and services responding to the needs of Chicano/Latino students on campus. Support services include advising, individual counseling, referral information, and the coordination of special programs and activities such as the Raza Graduation Banquet, Semana de la Mujer, Día de los Muertos, Poesía Peligrosa, leadership training, new student/ parent orientation, speaker series, community projects, and advisement of clubs and organizations.

Middle Eastern Student Center

Director: Tina Aoun Highlander Union Building (HUB) 377

• (951) 827-7234, mesc.ucr.edu

The first of its kind in the UC system, the MESC is a central place of community, cultural expression, and celebration of Middle Eastern culture. 21 / Introducing UC Riverside

The MESC fosters relationships to build inclusion, acceptance, and earnest communication with an emphasis on cultural diversity. We support intellectual exchange, encourage the study of Middle Eastern culture and history, while promoting the advancement of higher education. Collectively we pursue civic engagement and civil discourse as a means to promote mutual understanding. The MESC builds alliances and engages meaningful conversations to meet the needs of the Middle Eastern student population at UCR.

Native American Student Programs

Director: Joshua Gonzales, M.B.A. 229 Costo Hall; (951) 827-3850 FAX: (951) 827-4342, nasp.ucr.edu

Provides educational, cultural, and social support for Native American students and all students on the UCR campus and surrounding communities through Native American events such as the American Indian speaker/film series, the annual Spirit of the Tribes 5K Run/Walk, the annual Medicine Ways Conference, the annual UCR Pow Wow, “Indian Time” radio program on KUCR (88.3 FM or kucr.org), community outreach, cultural workshops, and much more.

Undocumented Student Programs

Program Coordinator: Ana Coria 224 Costo Hall; (951) 827-2193 FAX: (951) 827-2194 ana.coria@ucr.edu, rdream.ucr.edu

Undocumented Student Programs welcomes all DREAMers and Allies. No matter what your immigration staus or cultural background, you have an equal opportunity here to get a quality education in a safe and friendly environment. Undocumented Student Programs provides access to advice, services, and support including legal assistance, community references, opportunities for leadership development, financial aid resources, and a sense of community. You will have the opportunity to assist the Undocumented Student Taskforce in identifying and addressing issues, educate others about the experience of undocumented students, and facilitate UndocuAlly Training.

Highlander Union Building (HUB)

• (951) 827-3740

gsaucr@ucr.edu; gsa.ucr.edu

GSA represents all campus graduate students, including credential and medical students. Governed by the Graduate Student Council, which comprises representatives from each of UCR’s graduate programs. Officers, elected at large, are the president, executive vice president, vice president of academic affairs, health insurance chair, and public relations officer.

It is supported by a $24 per quarter fee for services such as the minigrant program that provides travel grants to graduate students who attend or present research at professional conferences, Grad Bash parties, and beverage mixers.

A member of the UC Student Association, which represents all UC students and has a lobby program in Sacramento, GSA is heavily involved in campus governance and appoints students to serve on various committees.

Director: Charles P. Scruggs, M.A. 1114 Pierce Hall

• (951) 827-6233; hpac@ucr.edu; hpac.ucr.edu

The Health Professions Advising Center (HPAC) provides information, advising and support for students planning to pursue a graduate/ professional degree in the health professions. Services include individualized advising, peer mentoring, workshop series, speakers, special events and other activities for students who wish to enhance their academic and co-curricular preparation for all health professions programs.

There is no application process to utilize HPAC and all services are free and available to all UCR students and alumni.

Assistant Vice Chancellor: Andy Plumley, M.A. 3595 Canyon Crest Drive Riverside, CA 92507

• (951) 827-6350; housinginfo@ucr.edu

housing.ucr.edu

UCR student housing provides a variety of on-campus living environments designed to encourage both academic achievement and personal growth. Our 10 varied housing communities are designed to fit the needs of students at all levels, from anxious first-year admits, to those approaching their degrees, to students with families of their own.

Living on campus — as opposed to commuting or living in off-campus apartment complexes — ensures that students are truly part of the college community, with access to valuable resources and opportunities to participate in activities that complement the classroom educational experience.

Studies have shown that living on-campus, especially during the critical first year, increases student engagement and satisfaction, and the likelihood of an incoming student receiving their degree.

Three Residence Halls are home to more than 3,000 first-year Freshman students living in double- and triple-occupancy rooms on co-educational halls. All Residence Hall rooms are furnished and air-conditioned, with high speed data connectivity, telephone, and cable television service included. A Residence Hall contract includes a selection of Dining Plans, as well.

Some halls are intentionally arranged for students who share a common academic or social interest. These include:

CHASS First-year students in the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences

Enginuity First-year students in the Bourns College of Engineering

Honors Hall Students admitted to University Honors at UCR

Pre-Business Students in the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Pre-Business Program

PATH Pan-African Theme Hall

Unete a Mundo Latino/chicano cultural-interest hall

Gender-Inclusive Housing Students with diverse gender identities, expressions, and orientations

Stonewall Hall Students of diverse gender identities and sexual orientations, and gender-diversity allies

SiMS (Students in Math & Science) First-year students in the College of Natural & Agricultural Sciences

Professional and student staff work together to plan activities and programs that develop a sense of community and encourage social interaction. Educational support consists of academic study groups, tutorial assistance programs, seminars, computer labs, study rooms and scheduled study hours. Social activities include weekly hall competitions, off-campus trips, theme dances, special dinners, mock game shows, cultural events and intramural sports. Residence Halls also feature television lounges, pool and ping-pong tables, video games, fitness rooms, piano rooms and social lounges. On-site convenience stores provide snacks, school supplies and toiletries. Residential restaurants provide access to a high-quality, all-you-care-to-eat culinary program.

UCR Campus Apartments offer more than 3000 transfer, continuing and graduate students the enhanced privacy of traditional apartment- style communities while retaining the advantages of living on campus. Apartments range from economical, fully-furnished suites to furnished and unfurnished multi-bedroom, multi-bath apartment homes. All UCR Campus Apartments include refrigerators, carpeting, window coverings, heating, air-conditioning and cable television service. Most include full kitchens and private baths. Communities may also feature a swimming pool and spa, picnic areas with barbecue grills, recreational and study rooms, computer lab, television lounge, vending machines, bike storage, secure laundry rooms and a sport court/recreational space. Introducing UC Riverside / 22 In addition to planning social and educational events and activities, on- site staff are also trained and available to assist residents with questions, concerns, or advice regarding personal and facility needs and peer conflicts, 24 hours a day.

Family Student Housing is available to all students with families. The community is comprised of moderately-priced, unfurnished two- and three-bedroom duplex homes on 55 park-like acres at the edge of campus. Community amenities include a park with playground and picnic area, secure laundry facilities, and a community center with a computer lab. Homes include refrigerators, stove/oven units, tile floors and washer/dryer hook-ups. Also provided are equipment check-out, grounds maintenance, repair services, water service, trash removal, and an extensive family- oriented activities calendar. The Family Student Housing Eligibility & Assignment Policy can be viewed on the Housing website.

The Community Living Program is an online service designed to assist students with searches for housing opportunities in the community adjacent to UCR when on-campus housing is unavailable. This service may be especially useful to students with families. There are links to private apartment communities and homes for rent, as well as tools that enable students to advertise themselves as potential roommates or search for students who are looking for a roommate.

UCR Dining Services prepares diverse, healthy cuisine and friendly service to the UCR campus community. Residential Restaurants are located at both Aberdeen-Inverness and Lothian Residence Halls. Entrees, grilled specialties, homemade pizza, international cuisine, salad, fruit, and desserts are served in an “all-you-care-to-eat” format. The all-new Market @Glen Mor offers fresh home-style meals for take-out, a grill with gourmet soup and salad options, a convenience store, and Starbuck’s coffee venue.

Citrus Grove Catering is the official catering service for the campus. Catering can provide creative theme meals, banquets, picnics, barbecues, formal dinners, international menus, elegant lunches, and refreshment breaks to complement campus meetings and events.

The Highlander Union Building (HUB) offers a food court with a diverse range of culinary choices, including Italian cuisine at La Fiamma; healthy Mexican at Habanero’s; and Asian dishes at Panda Express and Sushi by Panda Epress. Also in The HUB complex are The Grill at Latitude 55; Scotty’s, the campus’ own convenience stores, and such familiar favorites as Subway and Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.

Other campus retail dining options include: The Barn, UCR’s legendary social hub offering salads, burgers, pizza and grilled sandwiches; our coffee and beverage outlet lvan’s@Hinderaker; Bytes café as well as a variety of meals on wheels being served from our very own food trucks, including mexican fare from the Culinary Chameleon; premium ice cream treats from the Moo Moo; fine coffee, expresso and iced beverages from Bear Tracks; and grilled favorites from our Highlander truck.

Highlander Union, HUB 353

• (951) 827-3610; hub.ucr.edu

The Highlander Union Building (HUB) is a gathering place where students, faculty, and staff meet, eat, relax, and study. Featuring dining and retail facilities, lounges, meeting and event spaces, an information desk, and lost and found. It also provides offices for student government, cultural programs, and various student affairs departments.

The Highlander Union offers:

• • Assistance in reserving meeting space and event planning in any of

the HUB conference rooms or surrounding outdoor locations through Highlander Event Scheduling.

• • An information and technology support center located on the first

floor. The Highlander Union’s Welcome Desk associates are prepared to provide students and guests with directions and information about campus and local community services. Specialized BearHelp associates are ready to answer any technology related questions, and offer students free printing. Current students can also check out laptops for a two hour loan period.

• • A wide range of food fare from burgers, pasta, pizza, and tacos to Coffee

Bean & Tea Leaf, Subway, Panda Express, and Sushi by Panda Express. For those on the go, the Scotty’s Convenience Store is a quick stop to pick up a snack.

• • Latitude 55 is equipped with pool tables, TVs, and Xbox units. Hosting

many events presented by the Highlander Union Programs team, Latitude 55 is one of the few campus locations open late nights and some weekend hours. “The Grill at Latitude 55” offers a tasty menu of burgers, chicken strips, sandwiches, snacks, drinks and monthly specials.

• • Multiple lounge areas throughout the building provide comfortable

places to relax and study, refill your water bottle, or heat up a meal. The outdoor Highlander Plaza and upper mall also have ATM’s and provide shady sitting areas as well as tables with solar powered outlets to recharge your electronics.

Interim Director: Kimberly Gentile Surge Building, Third Floor, Suite 321

• (951) 827-4113; internationalcenter@ucr.edu

internationalcenter.ucr.edu

UC Riverside has a vibrant international community representing over 60 countries worldwide. As a core function of International Affairs at UCR, the International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) helps students get answers, find support, and connect to community seamlessly with key programs and services. ISSO staff conduct pre-arrival and orientation sessions; offer cultural and adjustment advising; organize community building and support programs; coordinate workshops about employment and benefits; facilitate referrals to appropriate campus and community resources; and provide advice and guidance on all immigration issues related to student status. We are dedicated to the success and wellness of our international students, and to creating a welcoming and safe environment that respects people from all backgrounds.

All UCR students can benefit from the wide range of international programs and activities designed to develop intercultural skills and global awareness. Students can request to be paired for weekly conversation and cultural exchange through our Global Connections Partner program, and can develop their leadership and intercultural skills by becoming an International Peer Advisor. During International Education Week in November, students are encouraged to learn and experience traditions from around the world through planned activities and events.

Director: Nancy Jean Tubbs, M.S. 245 Costo Hall

• (951) 827-2267; out@ucr.edu; out.ucr.edu

The LGBT Resource Center provides support, education, and advocacy regarding sexual orientation and gender identity for the UCR campus community. The center is open until 8pm most evenings and offers a David Bohnett CyberCenter; a Resource Library of books, films and magazines; “drop-in” staff and peer support; and referrals to on- and off- campus resources.

Programs include the Allies network, Peer Connections mentoring program, Community OUTreach Educators (CORE) peer education program, Tuesday Talks and other discussion groups, Q-Camp Orientation, Trans Remembrance Display, T*Camp, Lambda Celebration, and student- initiated campus traditions such as Dragalicious Drag Ball, The Coming Out Monologues, and Pride Prom.

The LGBT Resource Center works closely with student organizations, the Queer Studies Minor, Stonewall Hall & Gender Inclusive Housing, the Chancellor’s Advisory Committee on LGBT Students, Faculty & Staff, and members of the Common Ground Collective to make UCR a Top 10 Transgender-Friendly Campus and a Top 50 LGBT-Friendly Campus in the nation.

University Ombuds: Andrew Larratt-Smith, JD, MDR 388-390 Surge Building

• (951) 827-3213

ombuds@ucr.edu; ombuds.ucr.edu

Anyone who has a university-related problem, or is in conflict with someone on campus, or thinks they have been treated unfairly may consult the Ombuds. The Ombuds will discuss a situation with the visitor privately and confidentially, explain what policies may apply, and generate 23 / Introducing UC Riverside

options and strategies for resolving the issue(s). He may also help in gaining a better understanding of personal conflict approaches and styles, or may serve as an impartial facilitator or mediator to resolve disputes and conflict situations.

Some examples of issues that students have brought to the Ombuds are:

• • Academic, pedagogic or research issues;

• • Disciplinary matters;

• • Roommate or housing conflicts;

• • Unfair treatment, harassment, bullying, or discrimination;

• • Clarification on university policies or procedures;

• • Ethics issues or violations of policy

In all cases, the Ombuds is confidential*, independent, impartial and informal. The Ombuds does not create files or maintain records on cases and people. The Ombuds will not take sides or provide legal advice, but does advocate for fairness and equity. The Ombuds is an informal resource for the UCR campus community, and does not participate in formal processes. If appropriate, however, the Ombuds can aid in identifying formal options and other resources that may be available.

Please remember that email is not a secure method for relaying personal or confidential information to the Ombuds. Phone and in-person contact are encouraged.

*An exception to confidentiality exists when the Ombuds perceives there may be an imminent threat of serious physical harm to self or others.

Chief of Police: Michael Lane, B.A. 3500 Canyon Crest Drive 9-1-1 for reporting emergencies

• (951) 827-5222; police.ucr.edu

The UC Police Department (UCPD) operates 24 hours per day, 365 days a year. UCR Police officers have full police powers and are responsible for all law enforcement activities and criminal investigations on the UCR campus. Police officers work in uniform or plain clothes patrolling the campus in marked and unmarked vehicles, on bicycles, and by foot.

Incident Reporting The university strongly encourages victims to report all criminal incidents, regardless of their nature, to the police immediately to ensure that appropriate action can be taken. Emergencies are best reported using the 9-1-1 system and nonemergencies using routine channels.

Emergencies Any police, fire, or medical emergency on campus can be reported by the 9-1-1 emergency reporting system, campus Emergency Call Boxes, campus emergency phones located in all campus building elevators and various campus buildings, or by walk-in reporting to the Police Department. Call boxes are located in or adjacent to most campus parking lots and are indicated on campus maps.

Publication of Incidents To increase awareness of campus safety at UCR, incidents of criminal activity within the campus community are publicized via the UCPD Annual Report and Crime Statistics online; an ongoing “press log” of Community Crime Alert Bulletins (posters); the above Web site; “Crime Watch” columns in campus housing newsletters; regular police activity reports to campus housing administrators; Crime Alert e-mails to the campus community in compliance with the “Timely Notice” provisions of the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998 ; and crime prevention programs. Details can be found at police.ucr.edu.

The Campus Safety Escort Service is free to students, staff, faculty, and anyone else who needs an escort. This service is available Sunday-Thursday from dark to 11:30pm.

• • Pick up any red phone on campus that says Campus Safety Escort

Service, which will automatically connect to the Dispatcher Desk

• • Request an escort from the 1st floor HUB Information Desk or the

Dispatcher Desk located inside Rivera Library

• • Call the Dispatcher Desk at (951) 827-3772 and ask for an escort

R’Pantry Coordinator

• (951) 827-5643; go.ucr.edu/rpantry

R’Pantry is a direct response to the need among students for more resources to fight food insecurity – the lack of nutritious food. Students are having an increasingly difficult time juggling the rising costs of living, eating, and obtaining a university degree. Nobody should have to choose between these essentials. R’ Pantry aims to:

• • Provide emergency nonperishable food to UC Riverside students in need

• • Connect students to on- and off-campus food resources, and

• • Improve the health and well-being of students

R’Pantry will provide relief so students can complete and obtain their degrees from UCR without worry or fear from hunger.

Interim Director of Case Management: Audrey Pusey, M.Ed., ICADC, CADC Lead Case Manager: Penny Key, M.A. Laurie Lee, M.S. Valoria Jones, M.A. Costo Hall 125

• (951) 827-6095

After Hours contact through (951) UCR-TALK or 951-827-8255.

The Student Affairs Case Managers are available to students in navigating issues that interfere with their academic and personal success and to provide support to students directly and through referrals, linkage, advocacy, problem-solving, and campus and community resources.

Alumni and Visitor’s Center

• (951) 827-2586; saa.ucr.edu

Affiliated with the UCR Alumni Association, a network of over 100,000 alumni, the Student Alumni Association prepares students for life after college through mentorships with successful alumni in the working world; nationally recognized career conferences in medicine, education, and law; dinners with alumni; Highlander Day of Service, and other leadership- building activities. More information is available at the above website.

Director: Tasha Yules, M.S. 111 Costo Hall

• (951) 827-4208; conduct@ucr.edu; conduct.ucr.edu

Student Conduct & Academic Integrity Programs strives to maintain a campus environment in which the Tartan Soul principles of Accountability, Integrity, Excellence and Respect are fostered. SCAIP upholds campus standards for student conduct and academic integrity by resolving alleged violations of university policies or campus regulations. We train and educate staff, faculty, and students about the student conduct process and student rights and responsibilities. Visit SCAIP online at conduct.ucr.edu to learn more or report student behavior of concern.

Senior Director Student Wellness Programs and Services: Karen T. McComb, M.S. (951) 827-6145

Interim Senior Director Health, Counseling, & Case Management: Elizabeth Mondragon, Psy.D. (951) 827-5531

Student Health and Wellness Services is a team of departments within Student Affairs dedicated to leading the university in creating a strong and active wellness culture at UC Riverside. The team includes Counseling and Psychological Services, Case Management, Student Health Services, Student Special Services, Recreation, and The WELL. Together they are accountable for administering, developing, assessing and improving comprehensive student health and wellness services and educational programs designed to empower all enrolled students to take charge of their health and develop life-long wellness practices. Read the description for each department to learn more about the depth and breadth of health and wellness services available to UCR students. Introducing UC Riverside / 24

Interim Director: Kenneth Han, D.O. Veitch Student Center

• (951) 827-3031

Health insurance, including waivers:

• (951) 827-5683; fax (951) 827-7171

studenthealth.ucr.edu

The Student Health Services provides high quality, confidential medical care to students, with a focus on convenient, affordable, and accessible services. All registered students are eligible to use the center, which contains a comprehensive primary care clinic, supported by an in- house medical laboratory, pharmacy, and x-ray services. Specialty clinics include the Walk-in Clinic for urgent illness or injury that cannot wait for an appointment, Women’s Health Clinic, Travel Clinic, Dental Clinic, and psychiatric services. In addition, the Preventive Care Clinic, through individual consultation and assessment, offers students the opportunity to explore a wide array of healthy lifestyle topics including weight management, optimal fitness, nutrition, smoking cessation, disease management, and stress reduction.

Insurance Student health insurance is a nonacademic condition of enrollment. All students are automatically enrolled in a health plan. The premium is billed on the student account. The Student Health Services is the primary care facility for students in the mandatory insurance plans. Students who can demonstrate comparable insurance coverage from another source may apply to be waived from automatic enrollment in the mandatory plan. Visit the above Web site for deadlines to file a waiver request.

Director: Ellen Whitehead, M.Ed. 229 Highlander Union Building (HUB) studentlife.ucr.edu

Students can contact the office or go to the website to find ways to get involved on campus and find resources available to support student organizations and fraternity and sorority life. Student Life coordinates programs to assist students with their personal and academic success through Highlander Orientation, New Student Programs, and Leadership Development resources. Student Life provides a variety of campus activities and events throughout the year. Visit the Student Life website for more information about services and resources provided by the office.

Student Org Team provides comprehensive support and assistance to student organizations, including assistance with university recognition, recruitment, program and event planning, major event management, accessing university resources, understanding and negotiating university policies and procedures, organizational development and enhancement, fundraising, promotion and marketing, and communication.

Fraternity and Sorority Involvement Center is a resource center for students involved in fraternity and sorority life, as well as for students who want to learn more about what fraternity and sorority life has to offer. The FSIC provides assistance with recruitment, event planning, scholarship, philanthropy, and community service for fraternity and sorority life on campus.

Campus Activities provides a variety of campus entertainment, activities, and opportunities for students, staff, and faculty to show their Highlander pride and spirit.

Highlander Orientation helps new first year students get to know the university and become acclimated to UCR. Highlander Orientation provides opportunities to meet other first year students, receive academic advising, enroll in classes, and learn about campus resources to help students be successful.

New Student Programs assist new students, both first-year and transfer, in starting off on the right track in their college experiences through mentorship programs, workshops and leadership opportunities. New Student programs serves all students, including specific resources and activities for commuter students to stay connected to UCR.

Director: Laura Riley, M.S.Ed. 125 Costo Hall

• (951) 827-3861

specserv@ucr.edu; specialservices.ucr.edu

Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD):

• (951) 827-4538

Services for Students with Disabilities Services for Students with Disabilities offers information to prospective students about available services, financial aid, housing, mobility, or other concerns related to attending UCR. Prospective students are invited to contact the office early in their planning to attend UCR. For specific information about admission requirements, contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, the Graduate Division or the School of Medicine.

Services available to regularly enrolled UCR students may include information on and referral to on- and off-campus services, mobility assistance, and academic support services. Students wishing to receive disability accommodations should contact SSD to request services. Accommodations are individually designed to meet the documented disability-related needs of each student.

Veterans Services Student Special Services is the certifying official and liaison with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for students who are eligible for VA educational benefits as a result of their own military service or that of a parent or spouse. Students who receive such educational benefits may also be eligible for special VA-sponsored work- study and tutorial benefits. Students should be aware of the standards for satisfactory progress at UCR; the pertinent information is detailed under Scholarship Regulations in the Policies and Regulations section of this catalog. Also, it is the student’s responsibility to report to Student Special Services any change in status that may affect benefits.

Children and spouses or registered domestic partners of veterans whose death or disability (at any percentage) was service connected may also be eligible for exemption from most university fees under provisions of the California Educational Code. Application may be made to any California county veterans services office. Claims for fee exemptions should be presented to the university during the academic year for which the claim applies. Retroactive approval can be granted only in situations in which students applied for the exemption in a timely manner but approval was delayed by the VA’s processing of an original or reopened service-connected disability compensation or Dependency and Indemnity Compensation claim; a copy of the initial denial letter from the California Department of Veterans Affairs or county veterans services office is required to document such circumstances.

Interim Director: Irma Henderson 683 Linden Street Riverside, CA 92507

• (951) 827-TAPS (8277); parking.ucr.edu

All vehicles parking on the UCR campus must display a valid student, faculty/staff or visitor UCR parking permit at all times. Visitor parking is available at the Pay-By-Space dispensers, located in the following lots: Lots 6, 10, 14 and after 4:00 p.m. in lot 4. Additional Hourly and Daily permit dispensers are located in lots 6, 13, 23, 24, 26 and 30 and after 4:00 p.m. at the University Kiosk. See the above web site for other services.

Northeast of the Highlander Union Building (HUB)

• (951) 827-BOOK (2665)

ucrcampusstore.com

The UCRiverside Campus Store provides textbooks and supplies for the courses offered. General supplies, clothing and gift items are also available. Students are urged to use their class schedules when buying textbooks. All textbook information is now available online at ucrcampusstore.com.

RENT Your Textbooks At the UCR Campus Store, 90% of titles are rental options for each quarter. You can rent and save up to 80% on textbooks. You can write and highlight in the rental books. They just need to be 25 / Introducing UC Riverside

returned on your last day of class. Learn more at bnctextbookrental. com. Make renting, buying and returning textbooks easy, download the Bookstore Mobile App to begin. Search My College Bookstore.

Rental Due Date Reminders: We’ll notify you when your textbooks are due back.

Textbook Refund Policy A full refund will be given the first week of class with receipt and books in original condition. After the first week of class, a full refund will be given with receipt, proof of schedule change, and books in original condition during the first 30 days of class. Refunds for summer and special course sections will be accepted for one week only after the start of class.

General Return Policy All merchandise other than textbooks may be refunded within 14 days with a valid receipt. Without a receipt, a merchandise credit will be issued at the current selling price. Exceptions: Custom course materials, outlines, study guides, magazines, prepaid phone cards, and software.

Book Buy-Back The UCR Campus Store buys students’ used books back every day. This is called “buy back.” The best time to sell your used books is during finals week. The bookstore will pay 50 percent of the book’s selling price if it is requested by a professor for required use next term and the bookstore is not overstocked. If the book does not meet this criteria, the price paid is based on the current national demand.

Please remember: For the protection of the students on campus, the bookstore always requires students selling books to show current student identification.

Vice-Chancellor for University Advancement: Peter Hayashida, M.S. 4128 Hinderaker Hall

• (951) UCR-NEWS (827-6397); ucr.edu

Headed by the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement, this division has primary responsibility for generating external support for the campus, through fund-raising, strategic media relations, marketing, campus publications such as the campus magazine, video production services, the UCR home page, event planning, and alumni services, including a Student Alumni Association.

State Department of Rehabilitation 3130 Chicago Avenue Riverside, CA 92507

• (951) 782-6650 (Voice) or (951) 682-0143 (TTY); rehab.cahwnet.gov

Students who have a disability that handicaps them vocationally may be eligible for services from a state department of rehabilitation office, including vocational counseling and guidance, training (with payment of costs such as books, fees, and tuition), and job placement.

Voters who need to register for the first time, or reregister because they have moved or switched their party affiliation, can obtain forms from the Student Special Services Office in 125 Costo Hall or visit specialservices. ucr.edu/vote. Voters may also request a form by calling 1-800-345-VOTE, or complete an online form at the Secretary of State’s Web site at sos.ca.gov.

(Well-being, Empowerment, Life, Learning) Director: Devon Sakamoto, MPH, MCHES Highlander Union Building 248

• (951) 827-WELL; well.ucr.edu

The WELL is a health education, health promotion and programming department. It helps to create a safe, supportive, and connected campus environment and to promote healthy minds, bodies, and communities through health education, peer outreach, and campus collaborations.

The WELL’s health education programs aim to inform about health topics important to UCR students, and to provide opportunities to practice healthy behaviors and activities to develop lifelong wellness habits. Visit The WELL to get free health information, safer sex supplies, nap kits, and pedometers. Attend our events to learn ways to be the healthiest you possible, through programming focused on being active, nourished, mentally well, less stressed, party smart, safe, and sexually responsible. We want our students to be well!

The WELL’s peer programs raise awareness and educate UCR students about a variety of health topics, provide opportunities for professional development, and foster connections between students on campus. Find us online or come in to learn how to join any of our peer groups: Active Minds, and Golden ARCHES.

260 Costo Hall

• (951) 827-3337; wrc.ucr.edu

The Women’s Resource Center (WRC) provides advocacy, educational programs, informal counseling, enrichment activities, support groups, and referrals for the entire UCR student community. Its goals are equity, access, outreach, retention, knowledge and skill development, safety, and a general sense of well-being. Core services include the Campus Safety Escort Service, SAVE Peers, self-defense classes, The Leadership Community for Women and other groups, initiatives, events, drop-in hours, and volunteer opportunities throughout the year.

The Campus Safety Escort Service provides safety escorts that will wallk or drive you to and from your car or a nearby destination. This service, comprised of trained student volunteers, is available Sunday-Thursday from dark to 11:30pm by calling (951) 827-3772, using the red direct dial telephone located on the first floor of most campus buildings, or by dropping by the HUB or Rivera Library lobbies. To volunteer, just complete an application online at wrc.ucr.edu/escort services or stop by the Women’s Resource Center, 260 Costo Hall. Prospective Undergraduates 26

Campus Tours Office 1137 Student Services Building

• (951) 827-TOUR (8687)

TOUR@ucr.edu; visit.ucr.edu; visit.ucr.edu/virtualtours

Visitors can learn more about UCR’s history, academic programs, research and other interesting facts from a current undergraduate student. One-hour long campus, residence hall, and engineering lab tours are offered weekdays and selected Saturdays. Prospective students and guests can also participate in an information session led by an admissions counselor. Reserve a tour online, at visit.ucr.edu.

1228 Student Services Building

• (951) 827-4695; fax (951) 827-4762

eaop.ucr.edu; facebook.com/UCREAOP

The mission of EAOP is to increase the number of students who have the opportunity to achieve a postsecondary education. Areas served include select schools in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties and local community based organizations. Services focus on College Knowledge, Academic Enrichment, Advising, Campus Tours, and information on college entrance exams.

Student Special Services 125 Costo Hall

• (951) 827-4538

specserv@ucr.edu; specialservices.ucr.edu

Offers information to prospective students about available services, financial aid, housing, mobility, or other concerns related to attending UCR. Prospective students are invited to contact the office early in their planning to attend UCR. Services may include information and referral to on- and off-campus services, mobility assistance, and academic support services.

1228 Student Services Building

• (951) 827-4685, fax (951) 827-4762

trio.ucr.edu

TRiO Programs (Educational Talent Search, Upward Bound Program Classic, Upward Bound Program Oasis) help high school students from Riverside and San Bernardino counties who have disadvantaged backgrounds complete high school and enroll in college. Academic advising, information about college, mentoring, summer residential programs, and cultural and educational field trips are all provided.

1228 Student Services Building

• (951) 827-2514

uecc@ucr.edu; uecc.ucr.edu The UECC provides an opportunity for UCR students to become engaged in their community through tutoring and mentoring in local schools and community centers. UECC members partner with local schools to provide tutoring to lower performing students in literacy and mathematics while working with the City of Riverside to develop and participate in meaningful projects that leave a lasting impact on Riverside’s Eastside neighborhood.

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