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UC Riverside

The Office of the Registrar

Special Programs

Earn Credit Off-Campus

UCR students are innovative learners. We give credit for work completed in unique circumstances. Certain procedures must be followed and only specific programs qualify. Military programs, extension courses and studying abroad are just some of the ways you can earn credit for extraordinary work.

Important
  • Consult with your academic advisor if you want to earn credit through an off-campus class.
  • Dean pre-approval is required for most off-campus coursework.
  • The ASSIST website is another good resource for up-to-date information on transfer credit earned at California public colleges and universities.
  • UCR Extension

    UCR Extension

    • Only courses in UCR Extension's concurrent enrollment program are transferable and count toward your UCR degree.
    • Extension credit will not automatically appear on your academic record. You must submit an Extension transcript to Undergraduate Admissions.
    • If you are attending UCR Extension because you were dismissed from UCR, you may need to get additional approval and signatures before you can earn transferable credit.
    • Please contact UCR Extension with questions.
  • Summer Classes

    UCR and Off-Campus Summer Classes

    • Credit earned through UCR Summer Session classes will automatically appear on your academic record. 
    • If you want to earn credit by taking a summer class at another school (including another UC), you must get the course work pre-approved by the dean of your college.
    • To earn credit for approved coursework taken on another campus, you must submit that transcript to Undergraduate Admissions.
  • Internships

    Internships

    If you are curious about internships or want to know if you can earn credit for a particular one, please contact the Career Center.

    For information about the UC Washington Center (UCDC) and UC Center Sacramento (UCCS) academic internship programs, please contact:

         Center for Undergraduate Research & Engaged Learning
         Division of Undergraduate Education
         (951) 827-7389
         engage@ucr.edu

     

Cross Registration Programs

  • Cross Enrollment (Killea)

    Cross Enrollment (Killea)

    Cross Enrollment (Killea), also known as Senate Bill 1914 (California Education Code Sections 66750 through 66756), lets undergraduate students enrolled in any California community college, California State University or UC to enroll without formal admission in one course for one term at another campus within those three systems. This happens on a space-available basis and at the discretion of campus authorities. Please note: this program is not available during summer session.

    At University of California campuses, the beginning of the third week of instruction has been designated as the date by which an instructor can determine when space is available to accommodate a student seeking to enroll on this basis. (Normally instructors in all segments permit students to attend classes until their final course registration has been certified.) Cross enrollment at another campus within the same system is excluded, as is enrollment in pre-collegiate courses. Students who seek to cross enroll under this program must have met all of the following requirements:

    • Completed at least one term at their home campus as a matriculated student.
    • Enrolled for a minimum of 6 units at their home campus for the current term.
    • Earned a cumulative GPA of 2.00.
    • Paid appropriate fees and any applicable tuition at their home campus for the current term.
    • Completed appropriate academic preparation for the desired course, as determined by the host campus, consistent with the standards applied to regularly enrolled students.
    • 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 another institution for the $46 per unit cross enrollment fee. Additional information and cross enrollment application forms are available at the Office of the Registrar.

  • Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC)

    Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC)

    AFROTC participants train to become United States Air Force second lieutenants while completing their degree and may enroll in classes at California State University, San Bernardino. Call (909) 537-5440 for details.

  • Army ROTC (AROTC)

    Army ROTC (AROTC)

    Two and four-year AROTC programs are available through an agreement with Claremont McKenna College and the Department of Military Science at California State University, San Bernardino. Participants may earn elective credit toward their UCR degree. Successful completion results in a commission as a second lieutenant with subsequent service in the Army Reserve or National Guard. Call (909) 537-5533 (or 5534) for details.

  • Reserve Officer's Training Corps

    Reserve Officer's Training Corps

    With dean approval, students may enroll in ROTC courses at another institution while completing their degree at UCR. Students interested in Air Force ROTC should contact Admissions at (951) 827-3411. Those interested in Army ROTC should contact our special programs coordinator at (951) 827-5966. Program pamphlets are also available at the Career Center.

  • Education Abroad Program (EAP)

    Education Abroad Program (EAP)

    EAP gives UC students the opportunity to grow as global citizens while earning UC credit. It has study abroad programs in 36+ countries at the some of the finest universities in the world. Please contact EAP for details.

  • Intercampus Visitor Program (ICV)

    Intercampus Visitor Program (ICV)

    The ICV program is good for those who want to take an entire quarter of classes at another UC campus. Qualified participants can take classes unavailable at UCR, participate in unique programs or study with a specific faculty member. Students may enroll at another UC campus for only one term. Go to the Highlander One-Stop Shop (HOSS), on the first floor of the Student Services Building, for additional information and an application. Please note: The ICV Program is not offered during the summer session, however, students wishing to take a course with UCR over the summer may still do so by submitting a Summer Sessions Application.

  • UC Online

    UC Online

    UC Online Enrollment allows participants to take online courses offered by another UC campus. Program participants can take these classes without being formally admitted to the host campus, and the cost of these units is covered by your UCR tuition. For additional information and to enroll in UC Online opportunities, please visit https://uconline.edu.

    Please note: UC Online is not available during the Summer session. Students are also encouraged to speak with Academic Advising to confirm eligibility requirements.

    Eligibility requirements:

    • Completed at least 12 units as a matriculated student at UCR (home campus).
    • Enrolled in a minimum of 6 units for the current term at UCR (home campus)
    • In good standing.
    • Has the appropriate academic preparation as determined by the host campus.
    • Must have fees paid by the fee payment deadline.

    Steps for Process:

    • You are encouraged to speak with your advisor before enrolling in UC Online courses to confirm you meet the requirements and ensure your desired courses will meet degree requirements.
      • Ensure you have not already met your unit maximum for enrollment for the term and that the desired UC Online course will not take you above your unit maximum.
      • Ensure you do not request more than 2 UC Online courses.
    • Go to https://uconline.edu and request enrollment into your desired course
    • Your request will be reviewed for approval.
    • If approved, you will be enrolled in the Host Campus system for the course.  You will see a placeholder course within your UCR registration.

    For questions, please contact: Reghelpdesk@ucr.edu

  • Simultaneous Enrollment

    Simultaneous Enrollment

    Simultaneous Enrollment is similar to the Intercampus Visitor Program (ICV), but participants are enrolled in at least six units at UCR while simultaneously taking additional classes in-person at another UC campus.  Program participants are able to take these classes without needing to be formally admitted to the host campus, and the cost of these units is covered by your UCR tuition. Specific course materials may still apply — please contact the host campus for additional information.

    Please note: The Simultaneous Enrollment program is not available during Summer session.
    Eligibility requirements:

    • Completed at least 12 units as a matriculated student at UCR (home campus).
    • Enrolled for a minimum of 6 units for the current term at UCR (home campus)
    • In good standing.
    • Has the appropriate academic preparation as determined by the host campus.
    • Must have fees paid by the fee payment deadline.

    Steps for Process:

    • Forms for Simultaneous Enrollment can be obtained by emailing reghelpdesk@ucr.edu .
    • Once complete, submit the completed form to reghelpdesk@ucr.edu .
    • After submission, the completed application will be reviewed by the Registrar's office and submitted to the corresponding host campus for approval on behalf of the student. If approved, communication will be shared by the host campus on how to access course content. If denied, communication will be shared by the home campus to the student.

    For additional information and application for Simultaneous Enrollment, please contact the Registrar's Office at 951-827-7284 or email reghelpdesk@ucr.edu.  

  • Cal State San Bernardino Cross-Registration Program

    Cal State San Bernardino Cross-Registration Program

    This program allows full-time UCR undergraduate students (who have declared a major and are in good academic standing) to enroll at CSSB for one course per quarter. Approvals are required ahead of time from your academic advisor, college dean and our office. We can also give you application forms and deadline information. Please note: this program is not available during summer session!