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Academic Support Resources

  • For academic support, students are encouraged to visit the ARC, a hub supporting students at all skill levels, in all stages of their undergraduate careers. The ARC offers: Tutoring, Supplemental Instruction, Study Skills Workshops, and Peer-Mentoring. Visit arc.ucr.edu or call 951-827-3721 for more information about hours, location and the schedule of services.

  • We are here to help! The UCR Library website provides access to many resources, including UC Library Search, Databases, and Getting Started With… Subject Guides. For individualized help with choosing a topic, finding sources, or developing your search strategy, use our 24/7 live chat with a librarian, visit the Rivera or Orbach Library support desks, or schedule a library research help session. Sessions are available in person, on Zoom, by phone, or through email.

  • ITS provides essential tech support for students, including free software via itopia, $7 print credit per quarter for Wēpa kiosks, 24-hour laptop checkouts, and longer-term device loans through the Loan2Learn program. Students can also access four open-access computer labs located in Watkins Hall, Arts, and INTN buildings, equipped with academic software and hardware to support coursework.

    Visit ITS Learning Resources Website

  • The Buscadores (Searchers) Program assists all students applying to graduate school, medical school, law school, and other professional (and prestigious) opportunities. Experienced University Writing Program faculty guide students searching for future career opportunities that require advanced degrees by teaching the “hidden” curriculum of application essays. We provide equitable and inclusive opportunities for success through a series of workshops, writing labs, and 1:1 faculty mentoring focused on all forms of the application essay.

  • The Pre-Professional Advising Center provides information, advising, and support for students who aspire to graduate/professional programs in health and law professions and wish to enhance their academic and extracurricular preparation. Professional staff and peer mentors are available to guide students as they plan their pre-professional coursework, health-related experiences, service work, and research in preparation for applying to programs.

  • R’Vision - Students visiting R’Vision will get an opportunity to learn about high impact programs available through the Division of Undergraduate Education. Explore, Learn, and Create Your Vision Board.

  • The Center for Undergraduate Research and Engaged Learning seeks to enrich the quality of the UCR undergraduate academic experience through high-impact experiential programs. As a unit of Undergraduate Education, Center for Undergraduate Research and Engaged Learning's role is to innovate and scale programs focused on leadership, fellowships and national awards, undergraduate research, community service and engaged learning, capital internships, and other strategic initiatives for the benefit of student experiences.

Student Life Resources

  • The UCR Office of Student Life is the central hub for student engagement, offering programs and resources that promote leadership, community involvement, and personal growth. Located in the Highlander Union Building, it supports over 500 student organizations, including cultural groups and fraternities, and provides services such as Highlander Orientation, first-year mentorship, leadership workshops, and volunteer opportunities through the Volunteer Center. The office also organizes major campus events like Block Party and Homecoming, assists commuters, encourages voter participation, and fosters Highlander pride through traditions and campus spirit initiatives. Its mission is to help students prepare, enjoy, inform, and involve themselves in campus life, ensuring an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

  • The Resident Services Office (RSO) helps communicate about the campus community, the facilities available to you on campus, and the surrounding areas, as well as maps and directions about the locations of particular buildings and services. They offer move-in and move-out information, equipment checkout, mail distribution, parking access, and respond to maintenance and housekeeping requests.

  • The Dining Services website provides information about where to eat on campus. There are two residential dining locations on campus as well as several locations to order or pick up meals or snacks.  This is also where you would sign up for dining plans, or order catering for your student organizations.

  • The Associated Students Program Board (ASPB) at University of California, Riverside is a student-run organization dedicated to enriching campus life by hosting a variety of free events—such as concerts, films, lectures and special gatherings—for undergraduate students. Their core mission is captured in the tagline “Enjoy • Enhance • Entertain,” reflecting their aim to provide engaging, inclusive and accessible programming throughout the academic year. The board emphasizes community engagement and student involvement, offering avenues to volunteer and participate, and ensuring that their events are welcoming to all, with accommodations available upon request.

  • UC Riverside’s First Generation initiative is designed to uplift students who are the first in their families to earn a four year degree by creating a strong sense of community and offering guidance throughout their academic journey. The program provides mentoring, skill building workshops, faculty engagement opportunities, and connections to key campus resources that support academic success, personal wellbeing, and career preparation. It aims to celebrate first generation identity, reduce barriers that students may face, and ensure they have the tools, relationships, and confidence needed to thrive at the university.

  • UC Riverside’s Chicano Student Programs (CSP) offers a welcoming, family-like space for Chicano/Latino students and anyone interested in Latinx culture, providing academic support, cultural events, mentorship, and advocacy. The office runs programs like the Chicano Link peer mentoring, a textbook lending library, and leadership opportunities through student organizations. CSP hosts cultural celebrations (such as Día de los Muertos and Semana de la Mujer), supports outreach with conferences and community engagement, and helps students grow socially, academically, and personally. It also connects students to resources like counseling, graduate school prep, and financial assistance, while promoting a campus-wide understanding of Chicano and Latino histories and identities.

  • UC Riverside’s Asian Pacific Student Programs (APSP) is a student resource center that cultivates a vibrant and supportive community for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AAPI) students. It offers a wide range of programs — such as peer mentoring, cultural events like Lunar New Year and AAPI Heritage Month, workshops, roundtables, and a speaker series — all built around the values of leadership, consciousness, and belonging. APSP also provides opportunities to get involved in student-led organizations, paid coordinator roles, and campus partnerships so students can grow socially, academically, and professionally. Located in 244 Costo Hall, the office is a place to hang out, learn, and build connections.

  • UC Riverside’s Native American Student Programs (NASP) is a supportive, culturally rooted center that serves American Indian and Indigenous students by offering academic, social, and personal resources. It organizes mentorship, tutoring, wellness assistance, and access to cultural events like the annual Pow Wow, Medicine Ways conference, and drum circles. NASP also provides outreach through programs like the Gathering of the Tribes for younger students and helps link students with scholarships, internships, and peer mentors via its Intertribal Connect program. The office also plays a key role in educating the wider campus community about Native issues and supporting Native-led student organizations.

  • UC Riverside’s Undocumented Student Programs (USP) provides vital support for undocumented and immigration-impacted students, including those with DACA, TPS, SIJS, or asylum status. The office offers academic advising, financial aid guidance, and legal and community referrals. USP maintains a lending library for textbooks and calculators, offers scholarships like the R’Dream Book Grant, and supports leadership through Undocu Ally training. It also runs fellowship-style programs like the Butterfly Project, helps students access internships and grad school preparation, and guides participation in “study away” programs.

  • UC Riverside’s African Student Programs (ASP) is a long-standing Black resource center that supports students of African descent (and allies) through mentorship, academic advising, leadership development, and culturally rooted programming. It offers events like Black History Month celebrations, a summer bridge program for incoming Black students, and a Black graduation ceremony, as well as opportunities for community building and social justice engagement. The center also houses the Dorothy Vaughan Computer Lab, provides leadership training, and connects students with internships, alumni, and external networks.

  • UC Riverside’s Middle Eastern Student Center (MESC) is a dedicated space for students interested in the Southwest Asian, North African (SWANA), and Muslim experience, offering a supportive community grounded in education and cultural exchange. It provides programs like weekly discussion groups (MESCafé), leadership development, internships, and support for the Markaz Living-Learning Community in housing. MESC also advises over 20 student organizations, funds student conferences, and hosts events to raise awareness about Middle Eastern histories, identities, and social issues — all with the goal of promoting inclusion, dispelling stereotypes, and building meaningful dialogue.

  • UC Riverside’s Veterans Resource Center (VRC) is a dedicated hub for student veterans, military-connected students, spouses, and dependents, offering academic advising, peer mentoring, career services, and help navigating VA benefits. The center provides a welcoming space (125 Costo Hall) where students can study, access computers and printing, grab snacks, and connect with other veterans. It also runs a career-development program called Operation VETS and supports the Student Veterans Organization in organizing social and networking events.

Health Well-being and Safety Resources

Health, Well-being & Safety (HWS) Overview 

Health, Well-being & Safety (HWS) is a newly created division made up of nine departments dedicated to listening, supporting, and providing UC Riverside students with helpful resources and services for your overall safety and well-being.                                                                                                                                          

Email: studentwellbeing@ucr.edu

Contact Person:  Dr. Shalaurey Jones-Consalvo

Instagram: @ucrhws

Mental Health Resources

As a student, you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as anxiety, depression, difficulty concentrating, relationship issues, and/or lack of motivation. This may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce your ability to participate in daily activities.  UCR has resources to help! If you or a friend are in distress or experiencing challenges that are causing disruptions in your life.  To speak to a 24/7 Crisis Counselor immediately, please call 951-UCR-TALK or 951-827-5531, option 1 to speak to a mental health professional or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK. Please refer to mentalhealth.ucr.edu for additional resources.

 

  • CAPS provides a range of services and outreach meant to promote mental health, emotional resilience, and well-being throughout the campus community.  These services are FREE and Confidential to all registered UCR students, and provided by a diverse and multicultural staff dedicated to you!

    Email: counseling@ucr.edu (for non-urgent, non-confidential questions)

    Phone Number: Please do not hesitate to call the CAPS front desk at 951-827-5531, option 2 for scheduling needs. If you need to speak to a 24/7 Crisis Counselor immediately, please call 951-UCR-TALK or 951-827-5531, option 1. 

    Address: Student Health and Counseling Center (Building 834), 2nd floor 388 W Linden Street Riverside CA 92507

    Instagram: @UCR_CAPS

  • Case management is UCR’s primary resource navigator on-campus. They provide non-clinical, professional, case management services to the UCR community. Our staff helps students to prioritize needs, problem solve, navigate complex university processes, discuss options, develop strategies, and refer students to on- and off-campus resources. Additionally, they provide support for Respondents who are involved in Title IX Investigations., consult and support faculty and staff with their concerns about distressed and distressing students. 

    Email: casemanager@ucr.edu

    Phone Number: 951-827-5000

    Address: Student Health and Counseling Center (bldg 834), 2nd floor 388 W Linden Street Riverside CA 92507

    Instagram: @casemanager_ucr

  • The Well is UCR’s health promotion and education department and provides Highlanders with training, resources, skill building opportunities, and programming for a variety of topics including mental health, substance use, sexual health, physical activity, nutrition, and general well-being by professional and certified peer health educators. Through The Well’s Grab N Go service, students can grab FREE health-promoting supplies on-demand. In addition, peer health coaching, online training and assessments are available to all UCR students for FREE. The Well integrates health promotion through campus-wide policies, outreach, marketing campaigns, collaborations, and events. 

    Email: thewell@ucr.edu

    Phone Number: (951) 827-9355

    Address:  248 Highlander Union Building, Riverside, CA 92521

    Instagram: @thewellucr

  • Coming Soon! Student Well-being, Intervention, and Follow-up Team (SWIFT) is a newly created department focused on mental health crisis response and intervention.  SWIFT will consist of licensed clinicians who will respond with Campus Safety Responders (non-sworn unarmed safety professionals) to support Highlanders in crisis. SWIFT will provide on-campus mobile crisis response and mental health support after hours.

    Note: SWIFT is not an ambulance or emergency service.

    For more information or to request non urgent assistance regarding access to services and outreach opportunities, email swift-hws@ucr.edu.

    Email: swift-hws@ucr.edu

    Phone Number: 951-827-6721 (General Reception line)

    Contact Person for more information: Gabriella Wilkins

    Address: Student Health and Counseling Center (Bldg 834), 2nd floor 388 W Linden Street Riverside CA 92507

  • If you [or another student] is in crisis. Please review the Red Folder for a quick guide on crisis consult. If the situation is a life-threatening emergency, call 9-1-1 or go to your nearest hospital emergency room.

  • The Mental Health Allies program prepares students, staff, and faculty across campus to be ambassadors for mental wellness for the UCR community. UCR's Mental Health Allies can answer your questions about campus mental health resources, help you connect to them when you need them, or provide programming to increase awareness about mental health and the practices and campus resources that support it. 

    To find and connect with a Mental Health Ally, please see the list here. 

Medical Services

  • SHS is your campus stop for your medical and health care needs. They offer on-campus primary care, lab, pharmacy, and psychiatric services, as well as manage the UC Student Health Insurance Plan (UC SHIP).  Through them you can fill prescriptions, get referrals for off-campus specialists, and attend health-related workshops and events! 

    Email: health@ucr.edu

    Phone Number: (951) 827-3031, 24-Hour Nurse Line: (877) 351-3457

    Address: Student Health and Counseling Center (Bldg 834), 1st floor 388 W Linden Street Riverside CA 92507

    Contact Person: Cynthia Anderson can provide resources

    Instagram: @ucr_studenthealth

Support Resources and Advocacy

Confidential Resources

  • CARE (Campus Advocacy, Resources & Education) is a Confidential intervention and prevention support program committed to ending sexual violence at UC Riverside. We seek to unite, inspire and cultivate a community culture of care by providing direct advocacy, resources and prevention educational programming related to issues of sexual assault, relationship violence and stalking to students, staff, faculty and UCR affiliates.  

    Interested in learning about CARE? Access several self-help resources developed to support your individual needs.

    Email: advocate@ucr.edu

    Phone Number: (951) 827-6225

    Address: HUB 377, 900 University Ave, Riverside, CA 92521

    Instagram: @UCRCARE

  • Reach safe & confidential advocacy, support, and counseling through CAPS 24 hours a day.

  • Riverside Area Rape Crisis Center (24/7): (951) 686-7273 or visit rarcc.org/ (OFF Campus)

    Alternatives to Domestic Violence: (800) 339-7233 or visit alternativestodv.org/ (OFF Campus)

Reporting Options 

  • For any concerns regarding gender-based discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, stalking, or intimate partner violence, the University offers a variety of resources, including advocates on-call 24/7, counseling services, mutual no contact orders, scheduling adjustments, and disciplinary sanctions against the perpetrator. Please see the Title IX website for more information. They can be reached at (951)827-7070. You can also file a report.

  • UCR Police & Campus Safety

    UCR Police & Campus Safety Department supports Highlanders by providing professional service to the community, while partnering with students, staff and faculty to build a safe, inclusive and empowering community through prevention, intervention, education & efficacy.  They also provide Crime Prevention Training, Outreach & Education Services.  

    Email: ucpdgeneralmail@ucr.edu

    Phone Numbers: EMERGENCY: 911, UCR Police Dept. Non-Emergency Phone: (951) 827-5222

    Address: 3500 Canyon Crest Drive, Riverside, CA 92521

    Instagram: @ucrpolicedept

Other

  • Should you need modifications or adjustments to your course requirements because of documented pregnancy-related or childbirth-related issues, please contact me as soon as possible to discuss your options. Generally, modifications will be made where medically necessary and similar in scope to accommodations based on temporary disability.  Learn more about the rights of pregnant and parenting students by consulting the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

    This list of resources has been adapted from UCR's XCITE Syllabus Template as well as resources available across campus

Career Related

  • UC Riverside’s Career Center helps students and alumni prepare for and navigate their professional journeys. It offers services such as one‑on‑one career counseling, resume and interview prep, and assessments to help clarify your goals. The Center hosts career fairs and on‑campus interviews (through Handshake), and provides workshops on job search, networking, and professional development. There are also specialized programs for first‑generation students, veterans, and undocumented students, plus access to online learning tools like LinkedIn Learning.

  • UC Riverside’s EXCEL+ Career Readiness & Leadership program helps undergraduates turn their campus involvement — from student orgs to research or extracurriculars — into marketable professional skills. Participants build competencies like communication, teamwork, leadership, critical thinking, and equity & inclusion, earning digital badges that can be displayed on LinkedIn or their resumes. The program also offers workshops, a Slack community, and access to LinkedIn Learning, and qualifying students may get funding for underpaid internships.

  • UCR’s Engage: Center for Undergraduate Research & Engaged Learning offers a valuable internship program through the UC Centers in Sacramento (UCCS) and Washington, D.C. (UCDC), where students can earn academic credit and gain career-ready experience. Internships last around 10 weeks (during summer, fall, winter, or spring), and provide professional growth through real-world work tied to faculty and site‑supervisors. The program is open to all majors (including arts and STEM), and supports a range of students, including transfer, international, undocumented, and DACA students.