Admitted First-year Actuarial Science Students
Welcome to UCR!
Welcome, Actuarial Science students, to UCR School of Business and to our newest program offering, the only such degree offered amongst the UC System! This interdisciplinary degree housed within the School of Business is a highly sought after professional degree by employers and will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to build a career as an actuary.
Watch the recording from Thomas Kramer, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Business Programs and Professor of Marketing, to learn more about what’s in store for you!
What’s Next?
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Learn more about your degree
Actuarial science is a discipline that assesses financial risks in the fields of finance and insurance, using mathematical and statistical methods. Actuarial science applies the mathematics of probability and statistics to define, analyze, and solve the financial implications of uncertain future events. Actuaries measure and manage risk and have a deep understanding of mathematics, statistics, and business management. Professionals in this area help businesses grow, manage risks, and provide value to their customers. They help leaders make strategic decisions and consumers prepare for their future.
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Get involved early! Join Business Clubs and Organizations
All Actuarial Science students are invited to get involved in business clubs and associations from day one. Make the most of your business school experience by joining one or more of the numerous options available to you at the School of Business. Get active outside of the classroom with others who share the same interests and career aspirations.
Meet Your Actuarial Science Academic Advising Team
Your first advising session will be held during your Highlander Orientation. There, you will meet the academic advisors that support Actuarial Science students, Adam Ek and Lata Patel. After orientation, you may schedule an advising appointment with Adam by visiting business.ucr.edu/schedule or by emailing Lata.
Tour Our Campus
Business administration student Jocelyn Tan takes you on a tour of the UCR School of Business. Here, you'll explore the buildings and departments you'll call home: the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (CHASS), the Student Success Center, Olmsted Hall, and Anderson Hall. Learn about these special places!