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Academic Resource Center

Skye Hall Room 156
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA 92521
Tel: (951) 827-3721
Fax: (951) 827-4543

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The Academic Resource Center is your gateway to success, offering dynamic peer-to-peer connections, personalized staff support, and expert mentoring to help you thrive. We're here to fuel your academic journey and personal growth, empowering you to reach new heights and achieve your goals. Join a vibrant community that believes in your potential—let’s succeed together!

 

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UNITS/AREAS


  • Early Assist  
    Overview: Early Assist is a peer to peer support program for first year STEM students who have placed into Math 3. The program follows students as they progress through Math 3 (Fall), Math 6A (Winter) and Math 6B (Spring) to assist them through the Math prerequisite series in order to begin the required core STEM courses. 
    Requirement: Open to first year STEM students
    Application Deadline: Eligible students will be contacted before Fall quarter begins.
    Eligibility: Open to first-year students in STEM majors, who place into Math 3 via the Math Advisory Exam (MAE).
    Average Cost: No additional cost
    Program Contact: View our ACE website
  • Highlander Early Start Academy (HESA) 
    Overview: HESA is a 7 week in person program held during the summer before fall quarter. Incoming first year students will earn 8-10 units, enhance math or english skills, become familiar with UCR, get peer mentor & academic support, and have fun!
    Requirement: Open to incoming first year students.
    Application Deadline: Eligible students will be contacted with information on how to register before HESA begins (Session E of Summer Sessions).
    Eligibility: Open to incoming first year students who place into HESA courses via the Math Advisory Exam (MAE) or Analytical Writing Placement Exam (AWPE).
    Average Cost: Fees depend on units applied in course work. For questions email earlystart@ucr.edu  
    Program Contact: View our HESA website
  • Math Placement Process  
    Overview: Placement and Advisory Examinations are required by UCR to assess student readiness for University work and determine the appropriate course placement in Mathematics.
    Requirement: No class standing requirements or restrictions.
    Application Deadline: Open year round
    Eligibility: Any currently registered UCR undergraduate student.
    Average Cost: No additional cost
    Program Contact: View our MAE website