New to CNAS
Select one of the options below to learn more about CNAS and UCR.
Freshman
You'll get started on your UCR journey at Highlander Orientation. Don't forget to bring all your placement exams and bring any AP/IB scores and transfer transcripts with you.
Transfers
We look forward to meeting you and helping you plan your education at Highlander Orientation for Transfer Students. Don't forget to bring all your placement exams and bring any AP/IB scores and transfer transcripts with you.
Prospective
Thinking about becoming a part of the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences? Talk to the Admissions Office to learn more about your opportunities!
Transfer Courses - Other UCs
Click on the informational cards below to see a list of UC Courses that have been approved as being equivalent to courses offered here at UCR.
If the UC school or course you are looking for is not listed, then no articulation for that school or course has been determined. Therefore, you must bring a syllabus (not the course catalog description) of the course you wish to take to the CNAS Undergraduate Academic Advising Center for review.
NOTE: If you plan on taking any science, math, or English course(s) outside of UCR, then you must submit a Request for Summer Session Enrollment form to the CNAS Undergraduate Academic Advising Center and receive approval prior to enrolling in the course(s). You must see your advisor to obtain a Request for Summer Session Enrollment form.
Transfer Courses - Community Colleges
To determine the UCR course equivalency for community college courses you will need to follow the steps listed below:
- Go to www.assist.org
- Under "Explore Transfer Information" select the community college that you plan to attend.
- Under "Agreements with Other Campuses" select "To: University of California, Riverside."
- Under "By Department at:"-under the community college side-select the appropriate department (i.e., if you want to take a Philosophy class, then select the Philosophy Department).
NOTE: If you plan on taking any science, math, or English course(s) outside of UCR, then you must submit a Request for Summer Session Enrollment form to the CNAS Undergraduate Academic Advising Center and receive approval prior to enrolling in the course(s). You must see your advisor to obtain a Request for Summer Session Enrollment form.