Resources
Here, you will find a non-exhaustive list of resources available on and off campus. If you're not sure where to begin, feel overwhelmed, or just need someone to talk to, contact our Peer Allies.
Quick Tips For Newcomers
If driving is not your main method to commute to work, you can fill out an alternative transportation application to receive a limited number of free parking passes. If you register your bike, they give you a free bike lock.
Receive up to $1400 for work related travel, including reimbursements for driving.
They are responsible for substantial pay raises for TAs over the last few years. They fought for protections and reimbursements for late fees when our paychecks are missing, wrong, or late. They advocate for students who are being treated unfairly and regularly and actively check in on us. Seriously, with all sincerity, you should join up.
Read about your benefits, then go and take advantage of them! Tip: with a referral, you can go see a chiropractor and get a massage for only $15.
Basic Needs
To request disability related accommodations, you must register with SDRC. Disability Services are free, voluntary, private, and not part of your transcript. The student gets a personal consultation so the SDRC can tailor a plan to meet their needs. Approval of accommodations is based on disability documentation and meeting with a disability specialist. Apply for accommodations here.
The UCR Financial Wellness Program aims to inspire confidence and peace of mind when it comes to money management and education. They provide workshops, coaching, and online education that is relevant to your personal experience. Book a coaching appointment here, follow @ucrfinwell on Instagram to stay updated on upcoming workshops, or request a workshop.
As a student, you are automatically enrolled in UCR’s Student Health Insurance Program (SHIP) and exempt from purchasing a plan on the Covered CA website or your home state exchange. SHIP meets the requirements of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), gives you nationwide coverage, and offers the big advantage of convenient, on-campus care. Find out more about SHIP.
UCR students experiencing food insecurity have access to R'Pantry. There is also a service that will email you if there is free food.
Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc. (FHCRC) is a non-profit organization that fights to protect the housing rights of all individuals. This organization, approved by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), works with government offices to ensure Fair Housing laws are upheld. Since 1986, FHCRC has strived to ensure that all individuals will live free from unlawful housing practices and discrimination. In addition to anti-discrimination services, this organization also provides a number of other services, which are described under the “Services” section. To learn more about FHCRC or take advantage of the services this organization provides, please contact FHCRC at (951) 682-6581.
Main things you should know:
your UCR student ID is also a bus pass for unlimited free rides on the RTA busses.
If you fill out an alternative transportation form, you can get a limited number of free parking passes each quarter. If you register your bike at UCR, they give you a free bike lock!
Career Development
UCR's Career Center is dedicated to Connect, Inspire and Empower current students and alumni on their career paths. Stop by our state-of-the-art center to learn more about what it takes to become a successful professional in the workplace. Schedule an appointment with one of our career counselors for career guidance, resume reviews and interview prep. Log in to UCR Handshake or visit a career fair to find internships, part-time and full-time positions.
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.
UCR offers master's and doctoral students a range of career development resources, including workshops, individual counseling sessions, and tools. Read on to discover how the Career Center, GradSuccess, and the Alumni Association can assist you on your professional journey.
Complete a course consisting of quarter-long weekly seminars and usually a final project to gain a certificate. These are incredibly informative and look great on a CV! Current certificates focus on:
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Safety
They will walk you to your destination. Pick up a red phone or call (951) 827-3772 to speak with a dispatcher.
Shuttle pickup is at the loading zone next to Chung Hall and Bourns Hall, next to the P2P Shuttle Stop pickup sign.
Academic Year Hours: Monday-Friday, 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM. The last pickup is at 10:30 PM.
Summer Hours: Monday-Friday, 6:00 PM - 10:30 PM. The last pickup is at 10:00 PM.
Call (951)827-5222 / 911 in an emergency.
Survivors
The Riverside Area Rape Crisis Center is committed to providing culturally responsive support and services to survivors of sexual assault and their families and to providing community education to achieve awareness and the prevention of all forms of sexual violence. They offer many free legal and emotional support services, including free 1-on-1 counseling and group therapy for survivors and their loved ones.
Free 24/7 Hotline: 951.686.7273
CARE (Campus Advocacy, Resources & Education) is an intervention and prevention support program committed to ending sexual violence at UC Riverside. We seek to unite, inspire and cultivate a community culture of care by providing direct advocacy, resources and prevention educational programming related to issues of sexual assault, relationship violence and stalking to students, staff, faculty and UCR affiliates.
Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 is a federal law that states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."
Wellness
Are you overwhelmed, struggling with a relationship or family issue, failing your classes, feeling anxious or depressed, worried about housing, going hungry, or concerned about someone who is? Housed within the office of Student Affairs Case Management, case managers are the path-clearers and problem-solvers for UCR students dealing with mental health, academic, relationship, food insecurity and other stressful crises. By providing resources, linkage, education and expertise, we empower students to break down barriers, clarify needs and navigate complex processes to get back on track to reach their goals.
Case Manager assistance is free to any enrolled UCR undergraduate, graduate or professional student.
CAPS offers Short Term Counseling and Psychotherapy. We get 8 free sessions at the health center per year.
Step 1: set up an initial appointment by calling 951-827-5531
Step 2: Intake appointment
Step 3: Referrals for ongoing treatment off campus ($15/visit copay)
The SRC is a very nice gym. They have intramural sports, fitness classes, and an outdoor gear rental program.
The health of your mind, body, and spirit are integral to your personal and academic success. The Well recognizes that there are often barriers to maintaining your health and wellness, and we are here to help you overcome those challenges. We are dedicated to helping you navigate your way to better health!
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Therapy groups usually have between 6 and 12 members and two clinicians. Groups meet weekly for 60 or 90 minutes and there is no session limit.
Join fellow grads in a confidential space for non-clinical, peer-led group sessions. Topics include anxiety, depression, professional relationships, and time management.
To request disability related accommodations, you must register with SDRC. For detailed information, please click on the Apply for Accommodations Link. For information on accommodations in the employment setting, please visit Workplace Health and Wellness.
Disability Services are free, voluntary, private, and not part of your transcript.
Resources for POWUR officers
There are some videos from Student Life that explain various things about having an org and keeping it legal. Their YouTube is here: https://www.youtube.com/user/studentorgnetwork/videos and the org account is subscribed to it.
In particular, there are videos on:
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For resources regarding equal employment, affirmative action, employer relations, and student conduct.
Are you overwhelmed, struggling with a relationship or family issue, failing your classes, feeling anxious or depressed, worried about housing, going hungry, or concerned about someone who is? Housed within the office of Student Affairs Case Management, case managers are the path-clearers and problem-solvers for UCR students dealing with mental health, academic, relationship, food insecurity and other stressful crises. By providing resources, linkage, education and expertise, we empower students to break down barriers, clarify needs and navigate complex processes to get back on track to reach their goals.
Case Manager assistance is free to any enrolled UCR undergraduate, graduate or professional student.
The UCR Office of the Ombudsperson is an independent and confidential resource for conflict resolution. The Ombudsperson serves the entire campus community - students, staff, faculty, applicants, parents, administrators - by helping to resolve complaints, by providing information and referrals, and by making recommendations for constructive change.
UAW Local 2865 is the union for 19,000+ Tutors, Readers, Graduate Student Instructors and Teaching Assistants at the University of California. All graduate students are eligible to join the union, and so are all undergraduates working as Tutors, Readers and UGSIs/TAs. They negotiate and enforce the contracts with the university that protect Academic Student Employees, organize to defend public education, build community and create solidarity.
They are responsible for substantial pay raises for TAs over the last few years. They fought for protections and reimbursements for late fees when our paychecks are missing, wrong, or late. They advocate for students who are being treated unfairly and regularly and actively check in on us. Seriously, with all sincerity, you should join up.