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Graduate Division

Promoting Graduate Education

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Congratulations Graduates!
A video message of appreciation for our graduating Master's and PhD students
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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
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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

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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Grad Student / TA Resource Session

On Thursday, June 11th, an online session was held focusing on necessary resources for the close of this challenging and complex quarter. Graduate Dean Shaun Bowler was joined by Grad Council Chair Jason Stajich, Associate Vice Chancellor of Health, Counseling, and Wellness Denise Woods, and CAPS Director Elizabeth Mondragon. Topics addressed included recent Academic Senate policy revisions and guidance on supporting students who are experiencing distress in light of current events.

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19 Jun
Three DACA students react to Supreme Court ruling
The Supreme Court ruled against the Trump administration’s attempt to end DACA in a 5-to-4 decision on Thursday, June 18.
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Virtual commencement 2020
10 Jun
Class of 2020: Remembered for ‘their flexibility and resilience’
UC Riverside’s 66th commencement will be a virtual celebration on Sunday, June 14. Meet some of the 2020 graduates. 
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18 Feb
‘Rocky’ in Riverside?
UCR alums and students deliver a one-two punch to help at-risk youth through Raincross Boxing Academy.
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Three of the four co-founders of R'Grad Peer Support Group at UC Riverside. (UCR)
03 Feb
Graduate students create mental health support network
R’Grad Peer Support Group meets weekly and is designed to be a nonclinical outlet.
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