School of Medicine Division of Biomedical Sciences

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.

After Admissions Requirements

Reminder: If you have not already, be sure to submit all required academic transcripts to UCR Graduation Admissions Office.

  • Statement of Intent to Register (SIR)

    Please submit your Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) by the stated deadlines through the Graduation Application portal. You will then be issued a Student ID number and PermPIN.

  • Statement of Legal Residence

    Graduate Students can submit the Statement of Legal Residence.

    Domestic non-resident students must establish California residency by the second year of study. You must petition through the Office of the Registrar for a change of classification from non-resident to resident status. All changes of status must be initiated before the first day of classes for the term for which you intend to be classified as a resident.

  • Immunization Requirement

    All students must submit required health documentation to Student Health Services.

  • E-Mail Accounts

    Please verify and ensure you have access to your e-mail accounts, also known as R'mail. Your R'mail will serve as the primary form of communication and receiving all UCR and program-related emails.

  • R'Card and SOM Identification Cards

    The UCR ID Card (R’Card) is your multi-functional campus identification card that connects you to dining plans, library resources, printing services, building access (door key), free campus events, and more. All incoming students will be required to submit headshots for the issuance of the R’Card and SOM identification cards. Instructions with a link will be provided to you prior to orientation.

  • Laboratory Safety and Online Training

    Graduate students are required to complete Lab Safety Training

  • Direct Deposit in R'Web

    All financial aid and graduate and/or postdoctoral fellowship disbursements are posted on the student account online. Update your financial institution direct deposit for convenient access to funds.

  • Personal Information and Change of Address

    You can update or change your local and/or permanent address or phone number by clicking on the Personal Information icon in R’Web. You should also update your graduate student services advisor when you move.

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.

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