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School Slang
  • Bear Grounds: Coffee place on campus
  • The C-Store: Convenience stores; located in the residence halls and on campus
  • The HUB: Highlander Union Building; the center of campus with restaurants, student services, and study areas
  • Nooners: Nooners are usually held on Wednesday and consist of some form of entertainment, usually a band that shares their talents in the middle of campus during the lunch hour of 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
  • RSO: Resident Services Office
  • UBE: University Book Exchange
  • UNLH: University Lecture Hall
  • The UV: The University Village, which has restaurants, movie theaters, a discount bookstore (Village Bookstore), and a few shops right near campus
Things I Wish I Knew Before Coming To School
  • A car is necessary for going any place off campus, especially at night.
  • During orientation, classes are "first-come, first-served," so register for the earliest orientation for first-choice classes.
  • Get to know your TAs and professors by answering questions in class and going to their office hours.
  • Instructors and TAs are often willing to read through rough drafts of papers if you go to their office hours.
  • Riverside is said to have only two seasons (summer and winter), so it gets very hot during summer, early fall, and late spring, and very cold during late fall, winter, and early spring. Overall, the weather can change from day to day, so plan for anything.
  • Searching for internships takes time, effort, and patience.
Tips to Succeed
  • Be social. Discussion sections often require group work, and student study sessions are always great for preparing for finals.
  • Don't procrastinate. UCR considers research very important, and virtually all classes will require reading of some kind along with busywork. Once you fall behind, it's extremely difficult to catch up.
  • Go to every lecture and discussion. Not every professor puts their notes online, and there will always be information that you will not be able to get any other way. You may even lose participation points or grade levels for skipping class.
  • Take advantage of the libraries and the people who work in them. The librarians are literally there to serve you and can help you find information in many different places. The SCOTTY catalog has great resources online, and some professors will put textbooks on reserve for financially-strapped students.
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floresisabelle

Business Administration and Management '14

3.5
B

Art Department

The Art Department at UCR is great there is such an immense amount of resources available to its students and the staff as well is very helpful and responsive to students work.

May 16, 2012

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UCREric

Biology and Biological Sciences '15

3.8
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Diversity

UCR prides itself on being the most diverse UC campus. On campus there is a lot to do, with all the organizations tabling during the day, it is indeed a very diverse campus.

Apr 22, 2012

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CraigStremel

Mathematics '14

4.6
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A Non Intimidating Campus, Small Class Sizes and Easy Access.

The campus feels welcoming. It makes it easy for me to focus on school work when I am not surrounding my huge buildings, protests, and a very populated campus center.

Mar 23, 2012

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User rating for University of California - Riverside - Inside Scoop is 3.5 out of 5 based on 20 user reviews.

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Traditions
  • Block Party: A kick-off to the start of the school year, Block Party is the biggest official party for UCR, held in the middle of campus. There are game booths, food, and a lineup of artists and student organizations. There are also photo booths, caricature artists, face painting, and henna tattoo parlors.
  • Bonfire: Basically a time for students to get together for food and fun, Bonfire is called such because the mascot, Scotty, sets fire to a rival UC school's car. There is laser tag, a celebrity DJ, and plenty of food and prizes.
  • Heat: A multiplex music festival, Heat features a lineup of internationally acclaimed musicians. Produced by a combined team of students and staff, it takes place in the central area of the UCR campus.
  • Hike to the "C": Part of Homecoming, this is a guided hike to UCR's famous symbol on a nearby hill.
  • Writers Week: Along with the long-held fact that UCR is the only UC to offer a degree in creative writing, the University has a week dedicated to writers every year. During this week, a variety of writers, poets, and authors are invited to share their thoughts and readings with students and the Riverside community.
Urban Legends
  • A ghost apparently wanders the Pentland Hills residence halls at night.
  • A student supposedly hanged herself in the Rivera Library, and during finals week after midnight (it's the only library open that late), there have been reports of strange occurrences, like odd shadows, moving books, and feelings of a foreign presence.
Did You Know?
  • Most on-campus events feature free or discounted admission to current undergraduate students who present a valid UCR ID.
  • KUCR is UC Riverside's own radio station, at 88.3 FM.

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