Perusing this catalog will illuminate the vast array of disciplines, curricula, and majors and minors available at UC Riverside. These represent the research and teaching interests of our distinguished faculty, working at the cutting edge of their discipline. We encourage all of our students, undergraduate and graduate, to become involved in discovery, in the creation of new knowledge. Opportunities are available for students at all levels to work with faculty in their laboratories or offices, to publish papers, and to present results at professional meetings. The commitment to involving our students in the learning process is evident in our undergraduate classes.
Senior faculty teach our introductory courses.
When you take courses from these faculty members, choose one whose interests and personality suit you, and ask if you can do research with him or her. You will find yourself welcomed into a meaningful experience which will involve you at the forefront of discovery. We offer a number of distinctive undergraduate degree programs, ranging from Creative Writing to Business Administration to Computer Engineering to Biomedical Sciences, along with the more traditional degree programs found at most other colleges and universities. We also have a strong commitment to helping students complete their degree work in a timely manner. We offer the courses that students need to take to complete their degree objectives.