Our Mission Is You
Student Life is dedicated to the continued education and holistic development of UCR’s diverse student body through programs and services aimed at helping students enhance leadership skills, develop a sense of belonging at UCR, engage in meaningful activities, and expand their understanding of social justice through diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Student Life works in active partnership with student, faculty, and staff colleagues to foster and support student opportunities for learning, involvement, leadership, community building, and creative expression that complement classroom experiences. Student Life further supports student organizations and their leaders, and they in turn provide programs and resources to the student body and the wider university community.
Prepare, Enjoy, Inform, and Involve Yourself
Student Life wants every student to get the most out of their UCR experience. From assisting new students during Highlander Orientation and hosting workshops for first-year students, to providing an off-campus housing guide, programs for commuters, and leadership training, Student Life has created dozens of resources to serve and assist UCR's growing and ever-changing family of diverse students. Explore the Prepare Yourself, Enjoy Yourself, Inform Yourself, and Involve Yourself sections to learn more about all Student Life has to offer.
Highlander Orientation
- During Highlander Orientation, we assist students with their transition to UCR. We introduce them to new friends and help them make connections to campus resources that will help them succeed, both academically and personally.
- During Highlander Orientation, we help new students through the registration process.
- During Highlander Orientation, we help students become accustomed to the campus through informal campus tours.
- Students stay overnight at Highlander Orientation, preparing them for the residence hall experience.
First-Year Programs
- We provide a mentor program that enables first-year students to succeed, both in and out of the classroom.
- We connect first-year students with staff resources that assist them with life and academic skills and get them involved on campus.
- We assist students in making the most of their first-year experience.