Frequently Asked Questions

Be your own best resource: Though the staff of the Office of Student Academic Affairs are happy to assist all students, sometimes answers can be found more expediently by using the resources available at students’ disposal. Students can consult the UCR General Catalog, the Schedule of Classes, the College of Engineering Undergraduate Guide, and the UCR Campus Guide & Telephone Directory for answers to their questions.

Some questions, asked more frequently of Student Academic Affairs advisors are addressed below and may also be of assistance.

Why does Student Academic Affairs assign students to an advisor?

How do I know when I register for classes?

How do I transfer units from another college/university to UCR?

Can I take a class if I have not satisfied the prerequisites for the class?

What should I do if a class that I need is full?

Why do I have to have College of Engineering and UCR webmail accounts?

What is my UCR webmail address?

I just found out I have a hold on my registration. What should I do?

I plan to graduate next quarter. What do I need to do?