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Graduate Division

Promoting Graduate Education

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Welcome New Graduate Students!
A video message to incoming students from Shaun Bowler, Dean of Graduate Division
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Find Your Path
Explore our programs for undergraduates interested in graduate school
Preparation and outreach
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Applying to Graduate School
Find your program and submit an application
Apply Now
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Becoming a Scholar
Learn to conduct your research as part of a community of practice
Research Ethics
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Professional Development
Build your skills and discover diverse career pathways
GradSuccess

Statement by the Graduate Deans in Support of the Black Lives Matter Movement

The Fall 2020 New Graduate Student Orientation will be presented online through iLearn. Students will receive course information via their UCR student e-mail on or before September 28th. If you are new to iLearn, view the iLearn Quick Start Guide.

Empowering engagement in an inclusive and collaborative research community

The UCR Graduate Division oversees graduate recruitment, admissions, academic affairs, fellowships, grants, employment, and mentoring. Our team provides a range of services to support graduate student success from the beginning of their graduate career, through the duration of their program at UCR, and beyond their degree completion. On these pages you will find links to the programs and opportunities hosted by Graduate Division. We encourage you to contact us, or set-up a time to visit our campus to learn more.

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Virtual Graduate Open House Week

Tuesday October 13 - Friday October 16
$30 Application Discount for All Attendees!*

As you consider your options for graduate studies, we encourage you to explore the offerings and programs at UCR. With more than 60 years of high-impact research and a distinguished faculty, our campus provides a rigorous and inclusive environment for students.

This virtual open house week is the perfect opportunity to "meet" with faculty, admissions advisors, and students from a variety of graduate programs! We do hope you will take the opportunity to register for a few of our sessions.

*Please note: Only one application fee discount, per attendee, can be applied to a UCR graduate application.

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