Charting Your Academic and Career Paths at UC Riverside & Beyond

Dear Highlanders,

Welcome to another year of academic exploration and discovery at the University of California, Riverside (UCR).

As one of the nation’s leading public research universities and a member of the Association of American Universities, UCR offers an education rooted in excellence and distinguished by an unparalleled commitment to access and student success.

At UCR, we believe education should prepare you for what comes after graduation. Our academic programs are designed to help you explore your interests and develop critical thinking skills that enable you to pursue careers aligned with your goals. This catalog is a tool for charting your path. Inside, you’ll find a wide array of courses and experiences that not only help you progress toward a degree but also lay the foundation for continuous learning in a world of constant change. You’ll also find information about resources to support you along the way.

In classes and labs, you will learn from faculty who are making discoveries that have far-reaching impact, from identifying planets beyond our solar system to advancing promising new treatments for multiple sclerosis and protecting California agriculture. UCR also offers opportunities for students to work alongside distinguished faculty through research and creative activity.

Whether you choose to pursue graduate study or a career in the arts, health, science, technology, business, public service, or another field, UCR will equip you to apply what you learn to complex problems, make informed decisions, and contribute to the communities you serve.

You are joining a university that values intellectual rigor, interdisciplinary collaboration, and public service. We recognize that diverse backgrounds and perspectives strengthen the academic environment and deepen our understanding of the world.

I encourage you to challenge yourself. Explore new ideas. Engage across disciplines. And seek ways to contribute to the greater good.

I wish you a successful academic year and look forward to the impact you will make at UCR and beyond.

Sincerely, S. Jack Hu, Ph.D. Chancellor