Welcome to UC Riverside Computational Data Science program!

Upcoming Important Event

Fall 2024 Orientation for New Students

Date:  Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Time:  9:00 am PST (California time)

Zoom link:  https://ucr.zoom.us/j/98082245362 

Welcome incoming Computational Data Science graduate students to our new student resources page. The faculty, students, and staff look forward to your arrival this fall and helping you transition smoothly to campus. This page was designed to consolidate and centralize information and resources that we feel will help with your transition to UC Riverside and our department as a new student. We are looking forward to having you join this fall.

Steps to Take After you Accept your Admission Offer...

1.  SETUP YOUR UCR EMAIL

After you submit your Statement of Intent to Register (SIR), you will receive a confirmation letter with your Student ID and Net ID number. Log into R'Web, the student portal, and set up your UCR R'Mail to start receiving important campus and graduate program information, registration, housing, fees, etc. All university correspondences will be sent to the UCR R'Mail and students are responsible for checking their account regularly. Visit the R’Mail – Access for Students ITS article for setup instructions.

2.  R'WEB & TUITION/FEES

Familiarize yourself with R'Web because it is the online portal where students enroll, review student financial account information, make a payment, update contact information, set up direct deposit for non-payroll financial awards, and more!  Tuition and Fees: A breakdown of the quarterly fees can be found here. 

Tuition and fees are assessed each quarter and depend on your residency status (international, non-resident, and resident status).

3.  HOUSING

Visit UCR’s Housing Services website for more information regarding on-campus and off-campus housing options. It takes 2-3 days after accepting your offer through the graduate online application portal to reflect in the campus student information system.

UCR Housing Office - Information is available on both on and off-campus housing options. Please apply early. 

(951) 827-6350
housinginfo@ucr.edu
https://housing.ucr.edu   
Riverside Neighborhoods information from the City of Riverside
Riverside Apartment Finder
Apartmentlist.com

4.  COMPLETE THE ONLINE STATEMENT OF LEGAL RESIDENCE (SLR)

All incoming students are required to file a Statement of Legal Residence (SLR) to determine whether resident or non-resident fees are charged. The form can be found online

5.  GLACIER PAPERWORK (International Students only)

All international students must complete their tax withholding documentation via GLACIER as soon as they receive their login information. You must complete this paperwork for all fellowship stipends to be disbursed. You should receive this information via email in mid to late summer. Please contact Elena Valdez in Accounting with any questions you may have. She can be reached at elena.valdez@ucr.edu.

6.  UC IMMUNIZATION POLICY
All incoming students will be required to submit immunization records to UCR Student Health Services (SHS) to enroll in classes for your first quarter. Please visit the SHS Immunization Requirements page to read more about these requirements and the next steps you will need to take to remove this registration hold on your account.

7.  SUBMITTING OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS
Graduate Admissions Transcripts for Admitted Students page for acceptable delivery methods for required documents. Any financial assistance (awards, fellowships, loan credits, etc.) will NOT be credited against fees until you have enrolled in the required units.

8.  UPDATING YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION
Graduate students should enter updates to their personal contact information through R'Web self-service. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your academic department office or the Graduate Admissions office by email.

Things to Do Later this Summer…

REGISTERING FOR CLASSES

The new student enrollment period for Fall 2024 is from August 19 to October 11.

The CSE Department will be hosting an information session regarding course registration on Thursday, August 15. More information will be sent as that date approaches. 

• The enrollment period for new students begins on August 19, 2024 and ends on October 11, 2024. Additional deadlines are posted on the UCR Academic Calendar webpage.
• All new students will be given permission to enroll in courses by the Program Coordinator once the Fall 2024: Course Enrollment For CS/CEN Graduate Students Form (Form will open in August) is submitted.
• All holds must be removed before students can enroll in courses. Holds cannot be removed by the Computer Science Department. Please contact the office that placed the hold on your record to have the hold cleared.
• Students should review the course requirements for the Master in Computational Data Science program before selecting courses to enroll.
• A list of courses offered in 2024-25 is available on these webpages and will help you plan what courses to take during the academic year.

-     CS courses - 2024-2025 Graduate Course Offerings

-     EE courses – Course offerings

• The online Schedule of Classes provides course information (meeting date, time, instructor, CRN, course description, prerequisites, etc.)
• BCOE Undergraduate courses (CS100-CS199): If you would like to enroll in undergraduate courses (CS100-CS199), you can submit your enrollment request via the BCOE Enrollment Assistance form after the second pass registration which starts September 9, 2024.

** Please do not submit multiple course requests. If undergraduate courses become full, we recommend that students have backup graduate courses ready for registration. DO NOT submit the Fall 2024 Graduate Course Enrollment form requesting to enroll in undergraduate courses (CS100-CS199). The CSE Department cannot enroll students in undergraduate courses.

• EE Course Request: If you would like to enroll in EE courses that are not listed in the Fall 2024 course enrollment form; please complete the 2023-25 ECE Enrollment Form. If you have questions, contact the Electrical Engineering Program Coordinator Paul Talavera at paul@engr.ucr.edu.

NOTE:  The CS advisors cannot give permission for students to enroll in EE courses if the course is not cross-listed with CS.

TRANSPORTATION & PARKING SERVICES (TAPS)

Visit Campus Transportation & Parking Services for:

• Parking Permits
• RTA (Rapid Transit Agency) local Riverside bus line
• Metrolink (Southern California Commuter Train) - easy access to Los Angeles, Beaches, and San Diego
• Carpool
•  Other Alternative Transportation Programs

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact **TAPS**

Ontario Airport is located about 20 miles from campus; Los Angeles International Airport is about 68 miles. Various shuttle services provide 24-hour service directly from LAX or Ontario Airports to Riverside. Please check local listings for rates and availability.

Inquire at the airport for the bus service from LAX to Downtown Los Angeles Union Station. The bus service runs every hour non-stop. At Union Station, transfer by taking the Metrolink Train to Downtown Riverside. The Metrolink Riverside Line has a limited schedule, so please check the **Metrolink for their schedule to plan your trip to UCR.**

Arriving on Campus...

International students should connect with the International Student and Scholars office about arriving on campus.

Fall 2024 instruction begins September 26. The campus is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday and will be closed on Academic and Administrative Holidays Our office hours are 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Please contact your Student Service Advisor to arrange a meeting.

• Eva Valencia: CEN Student Services Advisor

• Vanda Yamaguchi: Graduate Student Services Supervisor

We suggest bringing enough funds to pay for move-in costs for housing and other expenses. We estimate that your initial move-in expenses will be between $1,500 and $2,000. 

ORIENTATIONS and IMPORTANT DATES

There are a series of orientation events that new graduate students are required to attend. They are as follows:

• Fall 2024 Course Registration Information Session - Thursday, August 15, 2024. More information will be sent to new students as that date approaches. 
• Computational Data Science Department Mandatory Orientation - Tuesday, September 24, 2024: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm PST. More information will be sent to new students as that date approaches.
• International Students Orientation - September 18-20, 2024.
• Graduate Division Orientation (mandatory for all new graduate students) -To be announced later this summer.
• Computer Science Technical Information - slides with information will be sent to new students on September 23.

MEDICAL INSURANCE

All students are required to have medical insurance. If you received funding support through a fellowship, you will automatically be enrolled in a UCR policy and the fee for the insurance is included in your quarterly fee statement. If you have your own medical insurance and want to cancel the campus policy, you must apply for a waiver immediately. Have questions? Please contact the Student Health Services.

CAMPUS ID CARDS

Visit Card Services to find out how you can get your UCR Student ID card!

CAMPUS SAFETY

Learn more about Campus Safety Services and tools for all students online.

CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT

All graduate students are welcome to explore on-campus employment opportunities at UCR Handshake

Due to limited funding, the CSE department does not award MS in Computational Data Science students departmental fellowships.

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BECOME FAMILIAR WITH YOUR DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

One of the most important steps you can take prior to your arrival this fall is to familiarize yourself with your specific degree programs’ requirements. We encourage you to find the degree program you will be pursuing below and explore your specific degree requirements.

• Master’s Degree in Computational Data Science
• General Catalog