Supporting Your Journey at BCOE
Our dedicated Student Success team supports engineering students throughout college and beyond. Whether you are exploring career opportunities or seeking professional development, our holistic approach helps ensure you have the tools and guidance you need to excel.
Welcome to a community where your success is our priority.
Vision and mission
Vision
Support the well-rounded development of engineering students, ensuring they are equipped with the leadership, technical and relational skills to excel in a dynamic, interconnected world.
The center helps students build the capabilities to innovate new technologies and systems while giving back and leaving the world more human and sustainable.
Mission
- Provide guidance and academic development services that spark interest, clarify purpose and build a BCOE identity.
- Enhance students’ preparation for coursework, career opportunities and community contribution beyond the university.
- Build educational communities that foster curiosity, collaboration and an ethos of inclusion.
How We Can Support You
The Student Success team offers programs designed to help students grow academically, professionally and personally.
Professional Development
Prepare for internships, conferences and engineering careers through resume reviews, networking opportunities, company tours and industry engagement.
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Undergraduate Research Programs
Gain hands-on research experience and connect with faculty mentors through programs designed to support undergraduate researchers.
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Student Engagement
Build community through events, student organizations and networking opportunities within BCOE.
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Transfer Student Support
Specialized programs help transfer students successfully transition to UCR and thrive in the engineering environment.
Learn MoreMeet the Student Success Team
Our team works closely with students to provide guidance, resources and opportunities that support academic and professional growth.
Fernanda Rojas, M.A.
Professional Development Coordinator
Mai Temraz, MBA
Student Success Program Coordinator
Guadalupe Ruiz, M.S.
Director Transfer Initiatives and Professional Development
Engineering Student Success Peer Mentors
Peer mentors support undergraduate students by connecting them with programs, resources and opportunities across BCOE and UCR.
Josh Rojas
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Transferred from College of the Desert
Roshini Rangarajan
Major: Computer Science with Business Applications
Tina Tazehdel
Major: Electrical Engineering
Celebrating student achievement and belonging
At the end of the academic year, BCOE celebrates student organizations, undergraduate researchers, scholarship recipients and peer mentors.
These moments recognize the creativity, dedication and impact of students who help make BCOE a community where engineers grow together.
End of Year Gala
A celebration of student organizations, undergraduate researchers, scholarship recipients and peer mentors.
Find the support you need to engineer excellence.
Connect with the Student Success Center to explore programs, resources and opportunities that support your academic and professional goals.