Administration
Leading the Way
It Takes Great Individuals to Make a Great University
Led by Chancellor Timothy P. White and a team of dynamic administrators, UCR is on the rise. We’ve got a number of up-and-coming departments, programs, initiatives, and professional schools that are breaking new ground and establishing high-quality benchmarks.
Learn more about campus initiatives
Office of the Vice Chancellor for Students Affairs
Our mission at Student Affairs is to foster an environment at UCR that supports academic and intellectual growth, healthy lifestyles, leadership and career development, personal growth, and inclusiveness. Whether it’s participation in recreation, student organizations and community service, or opportunities in leadership and mentoring, we’re here to help enrich your experience as a UCR student and prepare you for a future of life-long learning.
Learn more about Student Affairs
Dean of Students
At UCR, the classroom isn’t the only place for learning. The Office of the Dean of Students provides programs, services and activities that promote intellectual, personal, social, and ethical development of students far beyond the classroom.
We're here to respond to your needs and to be an advocate for every UCR student. We support policies and programs that promote wellness, leadership and career development, academic success, public service, and an inclusive campus environment.
Our departments include:
- African Student Programs
- Asian Pacific Student Programs
- Campus Activities and First Year Programs
- Chicano Student Programs
- Community Service
- Counseling Center
- Hate Bias Response Team
- International Services Center
- Learning Center
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Resource Center
- R.E.A.C.H.
- Student Judicial Affairs
- Student Organization Leadership, Advising and Resources
- Student Policies & Procedures
- Student Special Services
- Women's Resource Center
Learn more about our student policies, support services and organizations
Office of Student Life
At the Office of Student Life, we’re always on the lookout for opportunities for student involvement, leadership, community building, and creative expression. We’re all about making your time at UCR as meaningful, enriched – and yes, fun – as it can be.
From Bear Facts Orientation and the annual Block Party to Thursday nights @ The Barn and Homecoming – not to mention the over 200 student clubs and organizations – there’s always something happening at UCR!
Student Life is located on the second floor of the Commons building. Come visit!
Fees & Financial Aid
UCR establishes an annual budget of projected educational costs and living expenses. Costs vary depending on where you choose to live: at home with your parents, on campus, or in off-campus housing. View the latest budget and get a payment schedule
A wide range of support options put UCR excellence within reach. In fact, 70 percent of all UCR students receive at least one of these forms of financial aid:
- Grants provided by the federal government, the state of California, and UCR are awarded on the basis of financial need.
- Scholarships, awarded on the basis of merit, academic achievement, athletic ability or special talents, come from UCR and outside agencies.
- Loans, provided by the federal government, UCR and private lenders.
- Work opportunities through the Federal Work Study program, coordinated by UCR’s Career Services Office, can be found on campus and in the community.
Learn more about financial aid options
Registrar
The Office of the Registrar is responsible for student registration, publishes class schedules, maintains academic records, and distributes diplomas. It also protects your rights as a student by upholding The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
