Bridging the gap between science research & clinical medicine
Prior to your arrival at UCR, you will need to review all materials below and submit the information requested. Please be sure to check back regularly.
Important Dates
- July 2025: PhD Orientation
- August 2025: Masters Orientation
- August 4-8, 2025: Orientation Week, UCR School of Medicine (only required for PhD students)
- August 8, 2025: White Coat Ceremony (only required for PhD students)
- August 11, 2025 Block 1 Instruction Begins
- Refer to UCR Academic Calendar and SOM Student Calendar for other key dates
In addition to attending the Biomedical Sciences orientation, all graduate students are required to complete the Graduate Division virtual student orientation. An email with further instructions will be sent 1 - 3 days after your acceptance is recorded in the online application system. A Graduate Division hold will be placed on your record and cleared as soon as you complete the orientation.Please reach out with any questions to gradorientation@ucr.edu.
Resources
- Accepting Your Offer
- Biomedical Sciences Student Handbook
- Office of International Affairs
- Office of the Ombuds
- Schedule of Classes
- School of Medicine Student Affairs
- Student Business Services
- Student Disability Resource Center
- Teaching Assistantships (TA) Opportunities at UCR CNAS & CHASS
- UCR Graduate Student Division
- UCR Health and Wellness
- UCR Housing Services
- UCR Office of Financial Aid
- UCR Police Department
- UCR Student Health Insurance
- UCR Transportation Services