General Student Information

Students are held responsible for regulations of the University printed in the University of California, Riverside General Catalog and in this schedule.

Application for Graduation (Declaration of Candidacy)

In order to graduate from UCR, undergraduate students must initiate degree checks and file an Application for Graduation as specified by their college. Transcripts showing transfer work required for graduation must be submitted to the Office of Admissions by September 12, 1997, for Summer Quarter 1997 graduates and January 16, 1998, for Fall Quarter 1997 graduates.

Deadlines for filing the Application for Graduation are listed in the calendar section of this schedule. Applications are not accepted after the deadline established for the quarter.

If for any reason a student does not meet the requirements for graduation after filing the application, another application must be filed for the following quarter.

Students graduating in absentia after an absence of one or more quarters must apply for readmission to the University and file an Application for Graduation with the Office of the Registrar.

The Bourns College of Engineering

Students in The Bourns College of Engineering should check with the Student Affairs Office before the third week of their final quarter to be certain they are on the appropriate degree list.

College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences

Students in the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences will receive an "Analysis of Academic Progress" toward degree with their registration PIN forms after they earn 130 units, and every quarter thereafter until graduation. Applications for Graduation must be submitted to the college office by 4 p.m. of the deadline date listed in the calendar section of this schedule.

College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences

Students in the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences should request a preliminary degree check from the departmental advisor at the beginning of their senior year and then file an Application for Graduation with their college office by the last day to file as listed in the calendar section of this schedule.

Commencement

All students who have been approved for graduation and who wish to be in the commencement ceremonies must register with the Office of Special Programs. Registration information will be mailed in March to all candidates.

Address

Students are responsible for ensuring the Office of the Registrar has their current mailing address on file at all times. Address change forms are found at the back of this schedule and are also available at the Office of the Registrar, 1100 Hinderaker Hall.

Refund disbursement

All refunds will be either deposited directly to the student's bank account or mailed to the student's billing address.

Direct deposit: Student Business Services offers direct deposit for financial aid and other student refunds (credit balance on account). Students may request to have their funds electronically transferred directly to their bank or credit union, rather than wait for a refund check to be mailed to them. Direct deposit means students will receive their money faster than the U.S. mail and at no cost to them. To enroll, students should complete and return to the Student Business Services office the authorization form that is available in Student Business Services or the Cashier's Office. For quarterly deadline dates students should contact Student Business Services at (909) 787-2346 or via electronic mail at sbsofc@ucrac1.ucr.edu

Checks: If students choose not to enroll in direct deposit, they must make sure that Student Business Services has their correct billing address on file so that their refund check can be mailed to that address. Note: Once the check leaves the Student Business Services office, the delivery time cannot be guaranteed through the U.S. mail. Students may either call, mail, or e-mail Student Business Services to confirm their correct billing address.

Class standing

Undergraduate classification is determined by the number of earned units. Graduate classification is based on the student's degree objective and whether or not the student is advanced to candidacy for a doctorate.

All students applying for federal, state, or institutional grants, loans, and work-study must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). New Cal Grant applicants must also complete the GPA Verification Form. Financial aid applications for the 1997-98 academic year are available in the Financial Aid Office. The FAFSA must be postmarked by March 2, 1997 and required supporting documents must be submitted by May 1, 1997 for priority funding. FAFSA applications are accepted year-round; however, awards are contingent on availability of funds. Funding cannot be guaranteed to late filers.

New undergraduates apply for scholarships with the University of California Application for Undergraduate Admission and Scholarships between November 1 and November 30, 1996. Continuing undergraduates may obtain the Continuing Undergraduate Scholarship Application from the Financial Aid Office beginning December 1, 1996 and must submit complete scholarship application packets by February 1, 1997. Late applications are not accepted.

Students who have accepted a grant, scholarship, or long-term loan through the University, should refer to the instructions contained in materials accompanying their Financial Aid Notification Letter, and to the "Fees and Charges" section in this schedule regarding payment of fees. Students must return their signed award letter, submit all required documents (i.e., signed loan promissory notes), complete any required pre-loan counseling, clear all holds, and enroll in courses before financial aid may be disbursed to pay fees and before any financial aid refund may be received.

Questions regarding financial aid should be directed to the Financial Aid Office at (909) 787-3878.

Students who are not receiving financial assistance and find it difficult to pay fees, should inquire about the Deferred Payment Plan offered by the Student Business Services Office. For more information on DPP, call (909) 787-2346.

Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid Recipients

The U.S. Department of Education requires that in order to receive student financial aid under the programs authorized by Title IV of the Higher Education Act, students must maintain satisfactory progress in the course of study they are pursuing. At the conclusion of Spring Quarter 1997, undergraduate and credential students at UCR must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.00. Graduate students must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.00. Undergraduate students must complete minimum units each quarter and academic year according to the schedule that appears in the "Satisfactory Academic Progress Requirements for Undergraduate Financial Aid Recipients" brochure, available from the Financial Aid Office. These minimums are separate from enrollment requirements that appear under the heading "Less Than Full-Time Enrollment" in the Financial Aid Handbook. The Handbook is also available on the World Wide Web at http://www.students.ucr.edu/

The Title IV programs administered by the University of California are: Federal Pell Grant, Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Federal Work-Study, Federal Direct Stafford Loan, Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, and Federal Direct Plus Loan. Additionally, students receiving university and state-awarded financial aid are required to meet these same standards. Complete information about UCR requirements for satisfactory academic progress is available from the Financial Aid Office, 1156 Hinderaker Hall.

Grade Reports

Students may access their final Fall Quarter 1997 grades by PAWS or UCR STAR beginning December 23, 1997.

To access grades via PAWS, available Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., students should connect to www.students.ucr.edu and click on the "connect to PAWS records" button. After entering the Student Identification Number (SID­usually the Social Security number) and PERMPIN, click on the "grades" button. The current quarter will be highlighted. Click on the "okay" button to retrieve the grades. Students can view grades for previous quarters (back to Fall 1990) by clicking on the current quarter and scrolling to the desired quarter, then clicking on the "okay" button.

To access grades via the phone, call UCR STAR at (909) 782-2866 from (off campus) or extension 2866 (from on campus) Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Students should have their Student Identification number (SID­usually the Social Security Number) and their Permanent PIN (PERMPIN) ready when calling UCR STAR.

Students may also obtain a Fall Quarter 1997 grade report after 1 p.m. January 6, 1998 at the Office of the Registrar, 1100 Hinderaker Hall, by presenting their photo ID. Spring Quarter 1997 grade reports will be available June 23 via PAWS or UCR STAR, and after 1 p.m. June 24 at the Office of the Registrar.

Name change

Name change petitions are available in the Office of the Registrar. Petitions require documentation showing legal change of name or use of name on other official identification (e.g. driver's license.)

New Student Orientation

The Student Life and Leadership Center invites all new students to Bear Facts Orientation '97 in July, August, and September. Three two-day freshman sessions, two one-day transfer student sessions, and a one-day session for commuters who live within 10 miles of UCR enable new students to become familiar with the UCR campus and all that it has to offer. Orientation programs include information on student services and activities, the advising and registration process, the peer mentor program, and parking regulations.

Orientation packets are mailed in early June to all students accepted to UCR. Students who do not receive a packet or who want more information about freshman or commuter orientation should call (909) 787-7344 or write to 145 Costo Hall, University of California, Riverside, Riverside, CA 92521­0406, attention: orientation staff. For information about transfer student orientation, call the High School and Transfer Reentry Services Office at (909) 787-4531, or write to 1120 Hinderaker Hall, University of California, Riverside, Riverside, CA 92521.

Orientation dates:

The Highlander Hauler is a free shuttle service for students, staff and faculty. Stops include the residence halls, Hinderaker Hall, the UCR/City Sports Center, University Extension, University Village, other campus locations and Canyon Crest Towne Centre shopping center. The Hauler is equipped for wheelchair access. Call (909) 787-3921 for route maps and schedule information. Schedules are available from the parking information kiosk by Lot 1, the Parking Services Office at 683 Linden Street, and other campus locations. During the academic year the Hauler runs every 30 minutes from 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The Orange Blossom Trolley provides service to downtown Riverside and the Marketplace restaurant and theater complex, with stops along University Avenue. The trolley stops near Lothian Hall on Big Springs Road. It runs every 30 minutes during evening and weekend hours. Call (909) 682-1234 for information about the trolley and Riverside Transit Agency bus information.

A parking information kiosk is located near the University Avenue entrance to the campus, next to Parking Lot 1. Campus maps and Highlander Hauler schedules are available at the kiosk, along with information about campus parking regulations. Visitors can also purchase daily parking permits. The kiosk is staffed from 7:45 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you lock your keys in your car, or need a battery jump, Parking Services offers motorist assistance. For assistance, call (909) 787-3921.

Transcripts

Students can order transcripts for regular or rush service. For regular service, a fee of $4 is charged for each official transcript. Through rush service, the transcript is available within 24 hours of receipt of the application; rush service requires a fee of $4 per transcript plus a $10 service fee. Express mail service is available for an additional $10.95. FAX service is available at $2 per page plus the aforementioned charges as appropriate. Application should be made two weeks in advance of the time the transcript is needed. Payment is due in advance for all transcript service. A check or money order payable to UC Regents should be submitted with the application for transcript. All outstanding debts to the University (with the exception of long-term financial aid loans not yet due and payable) must be paid in full before a transcript will be released. The transcript of a student's UCR academic record is released only upon receipt of a signed request by the student authorizing the release. Application may be made in person at the Registrar's Office, 1100 Hinderaker Hall, or by mail; telephone requests cannot be honored.

UCR Connection Card­Student ID

All students are required to carry and show a permanent photo ID card for identification, most official transactions, to check out books from the libraries, and for entrance into the Student Recreation Center and various buildings on campus. The UCR Connection Card is also the meal and building access card for students living in the residence halls. The UCR Connection Card may be used as a debit card for discounted purchases at Commons Dining Services as well as purchases made at the UCR Bookstore, Printing & Reprographics, and the Exchange Student Store. The card is also accepted in vending machines, copiers at all libraries, and laundry facilities at all campus housing locations. Cards may be obtained from the Office of the Commons located in the Commons Student Lounge. Photos are taken from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the first two weeks of the quarter. The schedule for the remainder of the quarter is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. The UCR Connection Card is $10 for all students. Replacement cards are provided for a $10 fee.

Verification of Attendance

Verification of attendance for the current and previous terms may be obtained from the following offices for the purposes indicated:

Allow one week for verifications to be processed. Verification requests prior to the third week of instruction will be processed only if the student has paid fees and enrolled. Any student requesting verification for payment of fees should contact the Cashier's Office.

Office of the Registrar:

• Student loan deferments
• Employment
• Cal Grant loan deferments
• Congressional Teachers Fellowship
• Law school references

Special Services:

• Credit card companies
• Good student driver's discount
• Insurance companies
• Banking services
• Military ID

Financial Aid:

• Scholarship
• Cal Grant applications
• Student loan applications
• Pell Grant

International Services Center:

• Student status letter (certifying registration status including expected completion of degree)
• Letter of financial information (certifying minimum expenses, for attendance at UCR)
• Education Abroad International ID

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