We are looking forward to seeing you on campus. Before you start your journey to Riverside, please read the useful information below to get yourself prepared. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
International Affairs Main Office: (951) 827-4113
International Students: internationalstudents@ucr.edu
International Scholars: internationalscholars@ucr.edu
Financial Verification is required to issue an initial attendance I-20 or DS-2019 for the sole purpose of obtaining an F or J visa. Students need to show documentation indicating that they have the appropriate amount of financial support. These estimated amounts of required financial verification are estimates only and are subject to change without notice. The verification amounts are listed on the I-20/DS-2019 request form that you will be directed to when you commit to UCR.
Personal (self) - bank letter/statement in your name that shows funding in liquid accounts, such as savings, checking, or short-term deposits. Non-liquid funding such as stocks, bonds, and insurance policies are not acceptable.
Family/ Individual - bank letter/statement in another person’s name that shows funding in liquid accounts, such as savings, checking, or short-term deposits. Non-liquid funding such as stocks, bonds, and insurance policies are not acceptable.
UCR Scholarship or Fellowship - Funding received from UCR. Submit the letter which shows the funding table or award amount. Funding for the first academic year (9 months) will be counted for F1 students.
External Sponsor (Government, Agency, Employer, etc.) - Support letter on company letterhead that details the financial support provided and the specific living stipend amount, if applicable. Must state the period of funding and recipient name.
The Bank Statement/ Letter should consist of the following:
1. Must be liquid assets (checking account, savings account, short term deposit)
2. Recently issued (dated), preferably within the last 3 months
3. Official document which includes account type, bank name and branch (no screenshots)
4. Translated to English
5. Includes account holder’s name
6. States the actual amount of money available [not average balance] and currency type If you have any questions related to acceptable sponsor types or financial documentation, please contact our office at 951-827-4113 or internationalstudents@ucr.edu. If you have questions relating to school funding, such as scholarships or fellowships, please contact the graduate program that you are applying to or the undergraduate admissions office.
Visit graduate.ucr.edu/accepting-your-offer for more information on preparing for your arrival and submitting required admission documents. Please send all required documents, test scores, and transcripts directly to the Graduate Admissions office: UC Riverside Graduate Admissions
900 University Ave
University Office Building Room 116
Riverside, CA 92521
Phone:1-951-827-3313
grdadmis@ucr.edu
graduate.ucr.edu/admissions
Regularly check your status at my.ucr.edu to make sure you have submitted all required documents. Please send all required documents, test scores, and transcripts directly to the Undergraduate Admissions office: UC Riverside Undergraduate Admissions
900 University Ave.
3106 Student Services Building
Riverside, CA 92521-0119
Phone: (951) 827-3411
internationalinfo@ucr.edu
admissions.ucr.edu/international
