Summer Preparation Activities

• Business Ready Sessions

  There is a lot of information you need to know when starting a new program: What is R’Web and how can I use it? How do I register for classes? What “holds” do I have? What will orientation be like? Where should I live?

  Our Student Success team offers virtual Business Ready sessions over summer to answer these questions and more, ensuring you are off to a great start!

  Please select your virtual Business Ready session from the following dates:

  • Business Ready Session 1: Tuesday, June 24, 2025 | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM PST
  • Business Ready Session 2: Thursday, July 24, 2025 | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM PST
  • Business Ready Session 3: Wednesday, August 27, 2025 | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM PST
• Career Ready!

  Career Ready is a pre-master’s program bootcamp held virtually to prepare you for success in your master’s degree and in your career. You’ll meet with your incoming cohort over Zoom for classes and workshops hosted by faculty, staff, and guest speakers. 

  
  Topics typically include:
  ● Networking
  ● Professional communication
  ● Resumes
  ● Career planning and corporate recruitment cycles
  ● Connecting with your cohort

  
  Students who successfully complete this program will receive the following benefits:
  ● Confidence knowing that you are set up for success as you enter your business master’s degree at UCR!

  
  Career Ready dates TBD, please check back.

Mandatory Student Orientation

• AGSM Student Orientation Fall 2025

  The UCR School of Business, The A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management (AGSM) would like to invite you for Orientation.

   

  Full-Time MBA:

  2025 Mandatory 6 Day Career Orientation: September 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, & 10

  2025 Mandatory Program Orientation: September 12

  
  Professional MBA:

  2025 6 Day Career Orientation: September 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, & 10 (It is strongly recommended to attend this orientation. However, if you are not able to attend, you must attend the 1 day Career Orientation on September 13th).

  2025 Mandatory Program Orientation: September 12

   

  Speciality Masters Orientation (MSBA, MFIN, and MPAc) :

  2025 Mandatory Program Orientation: September 12

  2025 Mandatory Career Orientation: September 13

   

  Dress Code for Orientation: Business Professional

   

  Registration is NOT OPEn yet

   

  Looking forward to seeing you at Orientation! We can't wait to meet you!

• International Student Orientation

  International Students will need to attend two orientations. The AGSM new student orientation and the International Student Orientation (ISO). ISO is designed specifically for international students and will cover important information about your immigration and SEVIS status, employment opportunities, academic success in the U.S., and other cross-cultural information. These items are not covered in AGSM Student Orientation which is why all international students are required to attend ISO. Attending ISO is mandatory for all international students and fees will be applied to the student’s bill. Visit the International Student Orientation page for more information and to register:
  
  international.ucr.edu/students/orientation

Housing at UCR and Beyond

• Finalize Your On-campus Housing

  UCR has several options for housing close or on campus. For more information about on-campus housing options: 

  UCR Housing Website 

  Application 

  Deadlines to Apply

  Costs

  
  Helpful Tip: While applying and finalizing the confirmation for UCR housing, we encourage you to consider external housing options simultaneously. Exploring all avenues and housing options will ensure peace of mind and allow for flexibility in options and in the decision making process.

• Discover Off-campus Housing Options

  UCR Off-Campus Housing Website 

  If you would like to talk with current students about the area around UCR, contact a student ambassador:

  business.ucr.edu/graduate/ambassadors

  Please make sure to read all contracts carefully as they are legally binding documents even if you have not arrived or viewed the property.

Student Disability Resource Center Accommodations

• Submit Documentation to the UCR Student Disability Resource Center

  Do you have a documented physical or learning disability, testing anxiety, or other challenges that are impacting success? You can work with the Student Disability Resource Center to see if you are eligible for accommodations and ensure that you have equitable access in the classroom. 

Welcome to the MBA/PMBA, MFin, MPAc, or MSBA program at UCR!

Locate your program and view a welcome from your faculty director!