UC Riverside Admission Requirements

Hello peeps! I've been looking into applying to UC Riverside and I'm a little bit confused about their admission requirements. Can someone please help me out by telling me what I need to submit in my application and any specific requirements for UCR?

Certainly! When applying to UC Riverside, you'll need to complete and submit the University of California (UC) application, which is used for all of the UC schools. The application filing period for Riverside (and all other UCs) runs from October 1 to November 30.

Here's a quick rundown of the main components of the UC application for Riverside:

1. Personal Information: You'll need to provide general information about yourself, such as your demographics, family background, and academic history.

2. Academic History: This section includes providing a record of all the courses you've taken and your high school GPA. UC Riverside, like other UC campuses, looks for a minimum UC GPA of 3.0 for California residents and 3.4 for non-residents, however the average accepted student has a much higher GPA than these minimums.

3. Extracurricular Activities: List your activities, achievements, and honors. Aim to be concise, and prioritize quality over quantity here.

4. Personal Insight Questions (PIQs): You'll need to respond to four out of eight PIQs, with a 350-word limit for each response. These help the admissions officers get to know you better, so ensure your responses are genuine, original, and display your unique qualities.

5. Test Scores: Although UC Riverside is currently test-blind due to the UC system-wide decision, this policy may change in the future, so keep an eye out for any updates. Keep in mind this means that even if you submit test scores, they will not be considered in the admissions process.

6. California 'A-G' Requirements: As a public university in California, UC Riverside requires applicants to meet California's 'A-G' subject requirements, which include completion of specific high school coursework.

7. Application Fee: There is a $70 application fee for each UC campus. If you need financial assistance, you can apply for an application fee waiver.

UC Riverside, like other UC schools, practices a comprehensive and holistic review process. This means they consider many factors, including your GPA, coursework, extracurriculars, and personal insight questions, to get a well-rounded understanding of who you are as an applicant. Specific requirements may also apply to certain majors, so be sure to thoroughly research your intended major's prerequisites.

Best of luck with your application to UC Riverside!