3. Explore Housing / Orientation

Graduate Checklist: Explore Housing and Orientation

Summer Preparation Activities

Business QuickStart Session

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? What holds do I have? What will orientation be like? Where should I live?

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

Business QuickStart took place June 11 and July 25, 2024.
BusinessReady!

BusinessReady 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:
● A free BusinessReady badge of completion
● Confidence knowing that you are set up for success as you enter your business master’s degree at UCR!

BusinessReady offered weekly sessions over Zoom on Tuesdays at 7:00 pm Pacific Time in July 2024. View the resources:

View BusinessReady 2024 resources (PDF)

Mandatory Student Orientation

Register for AGSM Student Orientation Fall 2024: September 14, 16-17th, and 19th

The UCR School of Business, The A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management (AGSM) would like to invite you to register for Orientation, which is coming up on September 14, 16-17th, and 19th! Orientation is mandatory for all incoming students. Business professional attire is required.

Orientation will cover a variety of topics to prepare you for your program. You will also have the opportunity to meet your cohort, your peer mentor, the staff, and the business school organizations you can join this year. Your professional headshots will also be taken at Orientation for you to use on LinkedIn, professional bios, etc.

*Note: International students have an additional orientation with the International Office.

Dates: September 14, 16-17th, and 19th!

Dress Code: Business Professional

Register for Orientation

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.