Student Checklist

Statement of Legal Residence 

As noted in your admission offer and post admission documents, all students are required to complete the statement of legal residence. Students who do not complete this online form should be assessed nonresident tuition. This includes students who completed their undergraduate degree at UCR.  Please click the following link, Residency for Tuition Purposes and complete this form as soon as possible. 

Direct Deposit

DIRECT DEPOSIT FORM: Enroll for direct deposit via R’Web for fellowship stipends, financial aid or any other student refunds. Visit the Student Business Services page for more information on Refunds, Loan Processing, Payments, 1098-T Taxpayer Relief Act, Forms and Student Accounts. 

UCR R'Mail

Please ensure that you have set up your UCR R’Mail account if you have not done so already. Please note that all communications from myself and other campus agencies will always contact you using your R’Mail account.  

ENGR Account 

Although all students have R’Mail accounts, it is still vital to create and ENGR account. Please visit the BCOE systems website to create an account. It is the only way you can be added to any mailing lists created by BCOE which often carry important department information.  

Parking

Visit Campus Transportation & Parking Services for: 

• Parking Permits. 

• RTA (Rapid Transit Agency) local Riverside bus line.  Bus passes are free for UCR students. 

• Metrolink (Southern California Commuter Train) - easy access to Los Angeles, Beaches and San Diego 

• Carpool. 

• Other Alternative Transportation Programs. 
  If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact TAPS. 

If you do not have a parking permit yet, daily permits are available for purchase at our University Kiosk located on University Avenue and West Campus Drive. Hourly parking is also available for purchase via the park mobile app. See https://transportation.ucr.edu/visitor-parking#parking_options_how_to_pay for more information on how to use this service. For more detailed information on visitor parking availability, please visit https://transportation.ucr.edu/visitor-parking. You can find a printable map to help you locate the parking kiosks and lots here https://campusmap.ucr.edu/. 

Housing 

Below are some resources for on and off campus housing.  Please be proactive in your housing search. 

1. UCR Housing Services  

2. Riverside Neighborhoods information from the City of Riverside 

3. Riverside Apartment Finder   

4. Zillow 

5. Roomies 

Medical Insurance

Graduate Students are automatically enrolled in a UCR policy. Students that prefer to keep their own medical insurance will need to cancel UCR’s policy by applying for a waiver as soon as possible.  Any questions, please contact the Student Health Services. 

Campus Safety

Learn more about Campus Safety Services and tools for all students online.  

Campus ID Cards

Visit Card Services to obtain your UCR Student ID card! 

Registration

Registration is currently open and you will have the option to add and drop courses online through October 11th, 2023. For instructions on how to register online, visit the Registrar's Office. Please note that Graduate Advisors and the Graduate Officer cannot remove restrictions/holds that are set by other departments. You will need to contact that specific department to have the restriction/holds cleared.  

Fall instruction begins  September 26, 2024. Generally, it is recommended that our ALL first  graduate students complete BIEN 201 (offered in Fall 2024) and BIEN 211 (offered in Winter 2025) within their first year. It is essential to ensure that you take the required courses as all required courses must be completed before taking you Preliminary Exam (Ph.D) or Comprehensive Exam (M.S.) Please refer to the table below for current BIEN course offerings within the 5 research areas. 

In addition, you will need to fill out a Bioengineering Advising and Registration form prior to enrolling into your courses. The forms have been attached below: 

• For Ph.D. Students, use this form.
• For M.S. Students, use this form for Plan I (Thesis). Use this form for Plan II (Exam). 
• For B.S. + M.S. Students, use this form. 

**These courses may be subject to change.

You should consult with your respective faculty advisor (PhD students) or with the department Graduate Advisor (MS students), Dr. Hyle Park (hylepark@engr.ucr.edu), for further guidance on which courses to enroll. 

International Students

The International Student Resource Center assists incoming international students in answering questions and services. We encourage you to visit their site.

Deferring Attendance

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to defer to the Spring Quarter. However, deferment to the Winter Quarter is possible but is considered on a case by case basis. Please contact Dr. Victor Rodgers,  the Faculty Advisor of Admissions via email vrodgers@engr.ucr.edu for questions. 

Local Address

Once you have a local address, please be sure to update this information on R’Web. This is very important. If your local address is not updated, all mailed information will be sent to your home address on record.  

                                                                     Once again, please do not hesitate to contact us for any questions or concerns you may have.