Special Enrollments

There are many types of special enrollment options in which UCR students may participate. Following are descriptions of each type as well as the procedures and requirements.

Concurrent Enrollment Programs

These are programs that allow students to be enrolled at another campus while still maintaining enrollment at UCR. Each requires prior approval, as defined in each specific section below.

Cross Enrollment

Permits undergraduate students enrolled in any campus of the California Community Colleges, the California State University, or the UC to enroll without formal admission in a maximum of one course per academic term at a campus of either of the other systems on a space-available basis at the discretion of the appropriate campus authorities on both campuses.

Students who seek to cross enroll under this program must have met all of the following requirements:

  1. Completed at least one term at their home campus as a matriculated student
  2. Enrolled for a minimum of six units at their home campus for the current term
  3. Earned a cumulative grade point average of 2.00
  4. Paid appropriate fees and any applicable tuition at their home campus for the current term
  5. Completed appropriate academic preparation for the desired course, as determined by the host campus, consistent with the standards applied to regularly enrolled students
  6. Have been classified as a California resident by their home campus

Both schools must be participating in this program before a student can take a course at an another institution for the $10 cross enrollment fee. Additional information and cross enrollment application forms are available at the Office of the Registrar, 1100 Hinderaker Hall.

Cross Registration

Allows a full-time UCR undergraduate student who has officially declared a major and who is in good academic standing to enroll simultaneously at California State University, San Bernardino for no more than one course per quarter. The program is designed for students to take classes not available at UCR, and is most frequently used for ROTC credit. Approvals are required from the student's academic advisor, college dean, and the Registrar. Application forms and deadline information may be obtained from the Office of the Registrar, 1100 Hinderaker Hall.

Simultaneous Enrollment

Undergraduate students may enroll, without formal admission and without payment of additional university fees, in courses at another UC campus on a space-available basis at the discretion of the appropriate campus authorities on both campuses.

A student is qualified for simultaneous enrollment if the student has met all of the following requirements:

  1. Completed a minimum of 12 units as a matriculated student at the home campus
  2. Enrolled for a minimum of 6 units for the current term at the home campus
  3. Is in good standing
  4. Has the appropriate academic preparation as determined by the host campus

Additional information and simultaneous enrollment application forms are available at the Office of the Registrar, 1100 Hinderaker Hall.

Intercampus Visitor Program

The Intercampus Visitor Program enables qualified undergraduates at the UC to take advantage of educational opportunities at other UC campuses. Under this program, students may take courses that are not available on their home campus, participate in special programs, or study with a distinguished faculty member at another campus.

Participants may enroll at another campus for only one term. Additional information on requirements and application forms can be obtained at the Office of the Registrar, 1100 Hinderaker Hall.

Types of Leaves

Planned Educational Leave Program (PELP)

For undergraduate students who want to interrupt their regular education for one year or less while clarifying educational goals, gaining practical experience away from campus, or enhancing the prospect of successful completion of an academic program. Students must have completed at least one quarter of course work at UCR and be in good academic standing to qualify. Students holding F-1 visas cannot participate in this program. Information on PELP is available from the Office of Student Academic Affairs, the Counseling Center, and the Office of the Registrar.

Planned University Leave Program (PULP)

Designed for undergraduate students who plan to interrupt their education at the UC to study at another academic institution. Students interested in pursuing their education abroad (but not in the UC Education Abroad Program) should consult the International Services Center where forms are available. A student planning to attend a postsecondary institution in the United States should consult the Office of Student Academic Affairs.

Part-Time Study

Part-time study (less than 12 units) is available to undergraduate students who find it difficult to enroll full time because of health problems, family and home responsibilities, or occupational and financial need. Students undertaking an approved course load of 10 units or fewer in any quarter receive a 50 percent reduction in the educational fee for that quarter. Students considering part-time study should discuss their plans with their advisor.

Absentia

Allows a student who does not need any UCR courses to complete their degree to maintain an active matriculation for graduation purposes only. No fees are required. Also applies when a student has had a break in enrollment and needs to readmit solely to graduate. In that case, the $55 readmission fee applies.

Second Baccalaureate

Occasionally, a student whose educational objective has changed substantially after receiving the bachelor's degree may be considered for admission to a program for a second degree. The second baccalaureate requires senior residency and is subject to the university requirements for graduation, as well as the requirements of the college in which the second degree is to be taken, including all breadth, distribution, and major requirements. Eligibility for admission is determined by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, and the status requires the approval of the Dean of the College of Engineering. Applicants must be fully eligible for admission to the university, and their records must indicate strong probability of success in the new area.

Within the College of Engineering, approval for a Second Baccalaureate requires the following:

    1.   Students should have completed all lower-division requirements for the proposed major. If you have not completed the
          lower-division coursework, the equivalent courses should be taken at a community college.
    2.   Past college work (including any graduate work) should indicate a minimal overall GPA of 3.0.
    3.   Students are limited to 6 quarters (2 academic years).
    4.   A minimum of 12 units per quarter is considered necessary for most programs.
    5.   Second baccalaureate applicants have the same subject and grade requirements for each major as those requirements for
          transfer students.

Limited Status

A person who holds a bachelor's degree or has completed a substantial amount of college work and who, because of special circumstances, requires specific courses toward a definite objective and for a limited period may apply for admission in Limited Status. Eligibility for admission is determined by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, and the status requires the approval of the Dean of College of Engineering. Admission is for a specified period of time, and the student must maintain a prescribed scholastic average. Units earned are not transferable to an advanced degree.