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 Graduate 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.

  • 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.

  • Orientations

    Biomedical Sciences New Student Orientations

    All incoming graduate students must attend the BMSC new student orientations. The Ph.D. orientation will take place during the first week of July and is required for all students to be onsite. The M.S. orientation will take place during the month of August. Details on each of these events will be sent through email. Topics covered will include degree requirements and milestones, course selection and registration for first term, mandatory trainings, onboarding requirements, ID/badges and facility access, and student resources.

    If you have not received information by June 1st, please reach out to the Student Services Advisor.

     

    Graduate Division Orientation

    In addition to attending the Biomedical Sciences orientation, all graduate students are required to complete the Graduate Division virtual student orientation before the start of the quarter. An email with further instructions will be sent 1 - 3 days after your acceptance (SIR) 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. Be sure to login to the orientation with your student credentials to ensure that the hold is lifted. Wait until the hold is placed on your record before you start the orientation or the system will not reflect the completion correctly.

    Virtual Graduate Student Orientation

    The orientation is an informative and helpful resource to get your graduate career started off right and won't take more than an hour. You will be able to save your progress and return later if you aren't able to complete it in one session.

    Please reach out to Grad Success with any questions.

  • Laboratory Safety and Online Training

    All incoming graduate students must complete several online training modules prior to the first day of orientation. To login, be sure to use your UCR netID. Modules can be accessed via UC Learning Center. 

    SOM General Lab Training Modules:

    1. Biosafety
    2. Blood-borne Pathogens for Researchers
    3. Fire Extinguishers - Online Training
    4. Fume Hood Safety Video
    5. Hazardous Materials & Waste Management
    6. Laboratory Safety Fundamentals
    7. Safety Orientation

    Upon completion of the online training, you will need to email a copy of the training transcript to the Student Services Advisor. On the UC Learning Center's home navigation, select "Training/Transcripts/Certificates" button. Once your transcript populates, verify that all required courses are listed with the completion date. At the top right corner, select option to "export to PDF" or "print". 

Important Dates

  • July 1, 2025: Ph.D. orientation
  • July 2, 2025: Ph.D. lab rotation begins
  • August 2025: Masters orientation
  • August 4-8, 2025: Orientation week, UCR School of Medicine (only required for Ph.D. students)
  • August 8, 2025: White Coat Ceremony (only required for Ph.D. students)
  • August 11, 2025: Block 1 instruction begins (applies to Ph.D. students)
  • September 25, 2025: First day of instruction for fall quarter
  • Refer to UCR Academic Calendar and SOM Student Calendar for other key dates

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