University of California, Riverside

University of California, Riverside requires at least 180 quarter hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. University of California, Riverside accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, University of California, Riverside has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 76% of students who start college at University of California, Riverside finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√	–	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: University of California, Riverside may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Will I Take At University of California, Riverside?

University of California, Riverside has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with University of California, Riverside directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at University of California, Riverside

When choosing a major, University of California, Riverside students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at University of California, Riverside. Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed. University of California, Riverside false.University of California, Riverside offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About University of California, Riverside

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Does University of California, Riverside Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ University of California, Riverside offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does University of California, Riverside Have An Online Program?

✅ University of California, Riverside true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does University of California, Riverside Give AP Credit?

✅ University of California, Riverside true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does University of California, Riverside Have An Honors Program?

✅ University of California, Riverside true for highly-qualified applicants, but false. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at University of California, Riverside.

Does University of California, Riverside Require Internships?

🟨 University of California, Riverside does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About University of California, Riverside

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University of California, Riverside Library

The main library on campus is the Tomas Rivera Library and there are 4 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at University of California, Riverside

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

UC Riverside offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering

•Entomology, Public Policy, Statistics

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does University of California, Riverside have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

University of California, Riverside has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at University of California, Riverside include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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