Community

You Belong at UCR

A UCR education is more than attending class. It's joining a community where support and empowerment lifts spirits, propels ideas forward, and transforms lives. Find fun, friends, new interests, and support with 300+ student organizations, nine Ethnic & Gender Centers, and year-round events!

Events & Adventures

Highlanders definitely know how to have fun, and year-round events are a great way to make the UCR experience extra special! Attend a lecture by day, film by night, and signature concert on the weekend. You can also pick up new skills at workshops, fresh perspectives at a cultural event, and explore opportunities at the next job fair.

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Fun With Friends

Making lifelong friends at UCR is an everyday thing — thanks to 300+ fun and fascinating student organizations. Browse all the current programs and choose which ones will enrich your life as a Highlander.

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Diversity & Inclusion

With a student body of over 26,000 people, comes endless passions, interests, and curiosities. Immerse yourself in our community. We'll help you develop your strengths, challenge your perspectives, and empower your next steps.

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Academic Support

When you need academic help, UCR has you covered! Get answers from friendly faculty, engage with study groups, and tap into the free services available at the Academic Resource Center (ARC). You’ll find tutoring, Supplemental Instruction, writing support, peer mentoring, and graduate school preparation!

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Notable Alumni

UCR’s alumni make a splash across industries and around the world! They include a World Series pitcher, an Olympic athlete, Hollywood stars, a United States Ambassador, entrepreneurial leaders in their fields, and individuals championing the health of their communities and the planet.

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Good Eats & Treats

Dine on BBQ, wok-inspired dishes, fresh poke bowls, taqueria treats, crispy fries, fresh build-it-yourself sandwiches, and all the coffee and tea you can wish for. We also have a great selection of vegetarian, vegan, halal, and gluten-free options all over campus. For those of you with a residential dining plan, you’re going to love the convenient, buffet-style dining experience.

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Explore Riverside

The welcoming and diverse city of Riverside is a vibrant college town that offers the perfect balance of small-town friendliness and big-city fun. Best part? It's central to snowy mountains, sunny beaches, bustling cities, and famous theme parks. No wonder Riverside is the No. 7 California-based city on the 2023 Top 100 list of America’s Best Cities.

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