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Dog-killing flatworm discovered in Southern California
UC Riverside scientists confirm, for the first time, that a potentially fatal dog parasite is present in a portion of the Colorado River that runs through California. 
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Doctors can now watch spinal cord activity during surgery
With technology developed at UC Riverside, scientists can, for the first time, make high resolution images of the human spinal cord. The advancement could help bring real relief to millions suffering chronic back pain.
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Take an in-person or virtual tour of UCR's beautiful, 1200-acre campus or explore UCR from anywhere using our interactive map with 360° photos and virtual tours.

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UCR Honors: A Gala Celebration

Reserve your tickets and join us on Saturday, April 6, 2024 for a dazzling black-tie affair as we honor the bold hearts and brilliant minds of UC Riverside.

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Learn How Affordable a UCR Degree Can Be

Grants, scholarships, loans, and work study are offered to UC Riverside students, who receive some of the most generous financial aid packages in the nation. Business Insider ranked UCR No. 2 in the country for financial aid.

Degrees and Majors

Explore more than 80 undergraduate degree programs at UC Riverside. If you want to go far, come here.

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Attending UC Riverside

First-Year Students

First Year

UC Riverside first-year students come from all over California and throughout the world—ready for a challenge.

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Transfer students

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Your journey starts here, transfer to UC Riverside. UCR is the right place to help you achieve your goals.

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International students

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Each year, international students from more than 65 countries choose UC Riverside.
 

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Graduate students

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UCR offers a wide range of opportunities for graduate study and research.
 

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The Student Experience

At UCR, our strength lies in our diversity. You'll be joining a community of faculty and students from over 80 countries and countless cultural identities to exchange knowledge, build social mobility, and shape future leaders.

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