Statement of Accreditation Status
University of California, Riverside

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900 University Ave.
Riverside, CA 92521-4009
United States
Telephone: 
951-827-1012
URL: 
http://www.ucr.edu
Staff Liaison

Each institution is assigned a staff liaison who is their primary point of contact for accreditation activities.

: 
Christopher Oberg
OPEID

The OPEID number is used by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) to identify schools that have Program Participation Agreements (PPA) for purposes of eligibility to participate in Federal Student Financial Assistance programs under Title IV.

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001316
Student Achievement URL

WSCUC Standards require that institutions regularly generate, evaluate, and make public data about student achievement, including measures of retention, and graduation, and evidence of student learning.

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http://ir.ucr.edu/stats.html
Current Accreditation Status

Accredited- Indicates that the Commission has found that an institution has met or exceeded the expectations of the Standards and the Core Commitments to Institutional Capacity and Educational Effectiveness. Initial accreditation is for a period of five to seven years before the next comprehensive review. Reaffirmation is granted for a period of seven to ten years and may be accompanied by a request for interim reports and/or special visits, or a formal Notice of Concern.

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Accredited
Most Recent Commission Action: 
Friday, February 22, 2019
Granted Candidacy

Candidacy is a status of preliminary affiliation with the Senior College and University Commission, awarded for a maximum of four years following a procedure for institutional review that includes self-study and on-site visitation. Candidacy indicates that the institution meets all or nearly all the Standards at a minimum level. Candidacy is not accreditation and does not ensure eventual accreditation; it means that an institution is progressing toward accreditation. This is the date that the institution was first granted the status of Candidacy with WSCUC. Not all institutions have become accredited with WSCUC through the Candidacy process.

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1900
First Accredited

Date the institution was first accredited by WSCUC.

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1956
Undergraduate FTE: 
19,707
Graduate FTE: 
3,450
Financial Structure Type

Institutions within the WSCUC region are classified as Non-profit, For-profit or State-supported.

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Public
Sponsorship

Choices include: No related entity, Proprietary with Parent Board, Religious Control, Multi-institutional system, Other. For more information please see the Related Entities Policy.

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Multi-institution System
Academic Calendar

The period of time generally extending from September to June; usually equated to 2 semesters or trimesters, 3 quarters, or the period covered by a 4-1-4 calendar system.

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Quarter
Distributes Federal Financial Aid: 
Yes
 
Report Change of Personnel

 

Rolesort descending Name Title E-mail
Accreditation Liaison Officer Kenneth Baerenklau Associate Provost associateprovost [at] ucr.edu
Board of Directors Chair John Perez Chair, Board of Regents regentsoffice [at] ucop.edu
Chief Academic Officer Elizabeth Watkins Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor elizabeth.watkins [at] ucr.edu
Chief Executive Officer Kim Wilcox Chancellor kwilcox [at] ucr.edu
Chief Financial Officer Gerry Bomotti Chief Financial Officer and Vice Chancellor for Planning and Budget gerard.bomotti [at] ucr.edu
Director Institutional Research Scott Heil Assistant Vice Chancellor, Institutional Research scott.heil [at] ucr.edu
Change Mailing AddressChange Location AddressReport New Location

 

OPEID Location Namesort descending City Location Type Status
00131601 UCR Palm Desert Palm Desert Additional Active
00131600 University of California Riverside Riverside Main Campus Active
Report New Degree Program

 

Degree Degree Level Year Implemented Modality
Accounting Non-degree 2006 On-Site
Accounting Auditing and Assurance Masters 2012 On-Site
Accounting for Governmental and Nonprofit Organizations Non-degree 1983 On-Site
Advanced Certificate in Engineering Non-degree 2012 On-Site
Advanced Certificate in Management Non-degree 2008 On-Site
Advanced Certificate in Physics Non-degree 2011 On-Site
Advanced Certificate in Public Policy Non-degree 2015 On-Site
Advanced Nonprofit Management Non-degree 2017 On-Site
Advanced Practitioner Specialization in Educational Therapy Non-degree 2017 Distance Education
Advanced Teaching and Administration in Early Child Care Settings Non-degree 2014 On-Site
Advanced Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Non-degree 2016 On-Site
African American Studies Bachelors 1999 On-Site
Agile Project Management Non-degree 2018 On-Site
Anthropology Bachelors 1981 On-Site
Anthropology Masters 1981 On-Site
Anthropology Research Doctorate 1981 On-Site
Anthropology/Law and Society Bachelors 1998 On-Site
Applied Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Professional Non-degree 2017 On-Site
Art (Studio) Bachelors 1981 On-Site
Art History Research Doctorate 2014 On-Site
Art History Bachelors 1981 On-Site
Art History Masters 1981 On-Site
Art History/Administrative Studies Bachelors 1999 On-Site
Art History/Religious Studies Bachelors 2000 On-Site
Asian American Studies Bachelors 1999 On-Site
Asian Studies Bachelors 1982 On-Site
Bilingual Authorization (BILA) Non-degree 2015 Distance Education
Biochemistry Bachelors 1981 On-Site
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Masters 2000 On-Site
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Research Doctorate 2000 On-Site
Bioengineering Bachelors 2005 On-Site
Bioengineering Masters 2008 On-Site
Bioengineering Research Doctorate 2007 On-Site
Biology Bachelors 1981 On-Site
Biomedical Sciences Bachelors 1981 On-Site
Biomedical Sciences Masters 1993 On-Site
Biomedical Sciences Research Doctorate 1988 On-Site
Biophysics Masters 2020 On-Site
Biophysics Research Doctorate 2020 On-Site
Business Administration Bachelors 1986 On-Site
Business Analytics Masters 2021 On-Site
Business Economics Bachelors 1982 On-Site
Business Management Non-degree 2016 On-Site
Cell Molecular and Developmental Biology Masters 2000 On-Site
Cell Molecular and Developmental Biology Research Doctorate 1999 On-Site
Cell Molecular and Developmental Biology Bachelors 2012 On-Site
Certificate in Field and Nature Studies Non-degree 2016 On-Site
Certificate in Leadership and Organizational Excellence Non-degree 2018 On-Site
Certificate in Logistics Non-degree 2007 On-Site
Certificate in STEAM Education Non-degree 2015 On-Site
Chemical and Environmental Engineering Masters 2010 On-Site
Chemical and Environmental Engineering Research Doctorate 1999 On-Site
Chemical Engineering Bachelors 1991 On-Site
Chemistry Bachelors 1981 On-Site
Chemistry Masters 1981 On-Site
Chemistry Research Doctorate 1981 On-Site
Chicano Studies Bachelors 1981 On-Site
Chief Business Officials Non-degree 2015 On-Site
CLAD Through CTEL Non-degree 2008 Distance Education
Classics Research Doctorate 1999 On-Site
Classics Masters 1999 On-Site
College Admissions Counseling Non-degree 2009 Distance Education
Comparative Literature Masters 1981 On-Site
Comparative Literature Research Doctorate 1981 On-Site
Computer Engineering Masters 2013 On-Site
Computer Engineering Bachelors 1999 On-Site
Computer Science Bachelors 1981 On-Site
Computer Science Masters 1981 On-Site
Computer Science Research Doctorate 1994 On-Site
Computer Science with Business Applications Bachelors 2014 On-Site
Computer Technician Non-degree 2013 On-Site
Construction Management Non-degree 2009 On-Site
Creative Writing Bachelors 1990 On-Site
Creative Writing and Writing for the Performing Arts Masters 2002 On-Site
Crime and Intelligence Analysis Non-degree 1995 On-Site
Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) Non-degree 2001 On-Site
Critical Dance Studies Masters 2011 On-Site
Critical Dance Studies Research Doctorate 2009 On-Site
Dance Bachelors 1981 On-Site
Data Science Bachelors 2020 On-Site
Digital Arts & Design Non-degree 2009 On-Site
DS Career Technical Education (CTE) and Special Subjects Non-degree 2011 On-Site
Earth Sciences Bachelors 2018 On-Site
Economics Bachelors 1981 On-Site
Economics Masters 1981 On-Site
Economics Research Doctorate 1981 On-Site
Economics/Administrative Studies Bachelors 1998 On-Site
Economics/Law and Society Bachelors 1998 On-Site
Education Masters 1981 On-Site
Education Research Doctorate 1981 On-Site
Education for the Gifted and Talented Non-degree 2009 Distance Education
Education Specialist Credential - Moderate/Severe Disabilities Non-degree 1998 On-Site
Education Specialist Credential - Mild/Moderate Disabilities Non-degree 1998 On-Site
Education, Society and Human Development Bachelors 2018 On-Site
Educational Therapy Non-degree 2014 Distance Education
Effective Sales Non-degree 2017 On-Site
Electrical Engineering Bachelors 1991 On-Site
Electrical Engineering Masters 1998 On-Site
Electrical Engineering Research Doctorate 1998 On-Site
Electronics Technology Non-degree 2012 On-Site
Engineering Masters 2013 Distance Education
English Bachelors 1981 On-Site
English Masters 1981 On-Site
English Research Doctorate 1981 On-Site
English - Subject Matter Authorization Non-degree 2010 Distance Education
English -Supplementary Authorization Non-degree 2010 Distance Education
English/Spanish Document Translation Non-degree 2011 On-Site
Entomology Bachelors 1981 On-Site
Entomology Masters 1981 On-Site
Entomology Research Doctorate 1981 On-Site
Environmental Engineering Bachelors 1991 On-Site
Environmental Sciences Bachelors 1981 On-Site
Environmental Sciences Masters 2000 On-Site
Environmental Sciences Research Doctorate 2000 On-Site
Environmental Toxicology Masters 1989 On-Site
Environmental Toxicology Research Doctorate 1988 On-Site
ESL - English as a Second Language Non-degree 1974 On-Site
Ethnic Studies Bachelors 1988 On-Site
Ethnic Studies Masters 2011 On-Site
Ethnic Studies Research Doctorate 2009 On-Site
Event Management Non-degree 2013 On-Site
Evolution Ecology and Organismal Biology Masters 2004 On-Site
Evolution Ecology and Organismal Biology Research Doctorate 2004 On-Site
Experimental Choreography Masters 2009 On-Site
Facilities Management Non-degree 2009 On-Site
Finance Masters 2013 On-Site
Forensic Nursing Non-degree 2003 Distance Education
Fundamentals of Yoga Non-degree 2006 On-Site
Gender and Sexuality Studies Bachelors 2015 On-Site
Genetics Genomics and Bioinformatics Masters 2008 On-Site
Genetics Genomics and Bioinformatics Research Doctorate 2004 On-Site
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Fundamentals Non-degree 2013 On-Site
Geological Sciences Masters 1981 On-Site
Geological Sciences Research Doctorate 1981 On-Site
Geology Bachelors 1981 On-Site
Geophysics Bachelors 1981 On-Site
Global Studies Bachelors 2006 On-Site
History Bachelors 1981 On-Site
History Masters 1981 On-Site
History Research Doctorate 1981 On-Site
History/Administrative Studies Bachelors 1999 On-Site
History/Law and Society Bachelors 1998 On-Site
Human Resources Management Non-degree 2006 On-Site
Humanities Arts and Social Sciences Interdisciplinary Bachelors 1981 On-Site
Interior Design Non-degree 1981 On-Site
Interpretation and Translation: English/Spanish Non-degree 2013 On-Site
Introductory Supplementary Authorization in Computer Science Education Non-degree 2016 Distance Education
Languages and Literatures Chinese Bachelors 2012 On-Site
Languages and Literatures Classical Studies Bachelors 2012 On-Site
Languages and Literatures Comparative Ancient Civilizations Bachelors 2016 On-Site
Languages and Literatures Comparative Literature Bachelors 2011 On-Site
Languages and Literatures French Bachelors 2012 On-Site
Languages and Literatures Germanic Studies Bachelors 2011 On-Site
Languages and Literatures Japanese Bachelors 2012 On-Site
Languages and Literatures Languages Bachelors 2011 On-Site
Languages and Literatures Russian Bachelors 2012 On-Site
Latin American Studies Bachelors 1981 On-Site
Lean Six Sigma Non-degree 2011 On-Site
Legal Nurse Consulting Non-degree 2014 Distance Education
Liberal Studies Bachelors 1981 On-Site
Linguistics Bachelors 1981 On-Site
Management Masters 1983 On-Site
Management Research Doctorate 2011 On-Site
Management-Certificate Non-degree 2009 On-Site
Management-Post Graduate Certificate Non-degree 2008 On-Site
Management-Post Graduate Diploma Non-degree 2013 On-Site
Marketing Non-degree 2007 On-Site
Materials Science and Engineering Bachelors 2008 On-Site
Materials Science and Engineering Masters 2009 On-Site
Materials Science and Engineering Research Doctorate 2010 On-Site
Mathematics Bachelors 1981 On-Site
Mathematics Masters 1981 On-Site
Mathematics Research Doctorate 1981 On-Site
Mathematics Applied Masters 1981 On-Site
Mathematics for Secondary School Bachelors 2008 On-Site
Mathematics- Supplementary Authorization Non-degree 2011 Distance Education
Mathematics-Subject Matter Authorization Non-degree 2005 Distance Education
Mechanical Engineering Bachelors 1994 On-Site
Mechanical Engineering Masters 2001 On-Site
Mechanical Engineering Research Doctorate 2001 On-Site
Media and Cultural Studies Bachelors 2008 On-Site
Medical Case Management Non-degree 2009 On-Site
Medical Educator Certificate Non-degree 2018 Distance Education
Medicine Professional Doctorate 2013 On-Site
Microbiology Bachelors 2011 On-Site
Microbiology Masters 1995 On-Site
Microbiology Research Doctorate 1995 On-Site
Middle East and Islamic Studies Bachelors 2013 On-Site
Multiple Subject Credential Non-degree 1998 On-Site
Music Bachelors 1981 On-Site
Music Masters 1981 On-Site
Music Research Doctorate 2007 On-Site
Music and Culture Bachelors 2002 On-Site
Native American Studies Bachelors 2002 On-Site
Neuroscience Bachelors 1998 On-Site
Neuroscience Masters 2012 On-Site
Neuroscience Research Doctorate 1999 On-Site
Nonprofit Management Non-degree 2013 On-Site
Nurse Death Investigation Non-degree 2016 Distance Education
Paralegal Studies Non-degree 2000 On-Site
Philosophy Bachelors 1981 On-Site
Philosophy Masters 1981 On-Site
Philosophy Research Doctorate 1981 On-Site
Philosophy/Law and Society Bachelors 1998 On-Site
Physics Bachelors 1981 On-Site
Physics Masters 1981 On-Site
Physics Research Doctorate 1981 On-Site
Plant Biology Bachelors 2008 On-Site
Plant Biology Masters 2004 On-Site
Plant Biology Research Doctorate 2001 On-Site
Plant Biology (Plant Genetics) Research Doctorate 2002 On-Site
Plant Pathology Masters 1981 On-Site
Plant Pathology Research Doctorate 1981 On-Site
Political Science Bachelors 1981 On-Site
Political Science Masters 1981 On-Site
Political Science Research Doctorate 1981 On-Site
Political Science/Administrative Studies Bachelors 1998 On-Site
Political Science/International Affairs Bachelors 2000 On-Site
Political Science/Law and Society Bachelors 1998 On-Site
Political Science/Public Service Bachelors 1981 On-Site
Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Management - Hospitality Non-degree 2018 On-Site
Postgraduate Diploma in Big Data Technologies Non-degree 2017 Distance Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Bioengineering Non-degree 2015 On-Site
Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Marketing Non-degree 2015 On-Site
Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering Non-degree 2012 On-Site
Postgraduate Diploma in Entertainment and Media Management Non-degree 2013 On-Site
Postgraduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship Non-degree 2016 On-Site
Postgraduate Diploma in Event Management Non-degree 2018 On-Site
Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership and Organizational Excellence Non-degree 2018 On-Site
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Policy and International Relations Non-degree 2015 On-Site
Premedical Postbaccalaureate Non-degree 2008 On-Site
Professional Achievement Award for Community Health Worker Non-degree 2018 On-Site
Professional Achievment Award in Hospitality Skills Non-degree 2014 On-Site
Professional Certificate in TESOL and TEFL Non-degree 2018 On-Site
Professional Fiduciary Management Non-degree 2010 Distance Education
Psychology Bachelors 1981 On-Site
Psychology Masters 1981 On-Site
Psychology Research Doctorate 1981 On-Site
Psychology/Law and Society Bachelors 2001 On-Site
Public Policy Masters 2015 On-Site
Public Policy Bachelors 2006 On-Site
Pupil Personnel Services Credential Non-degree 2007 On-Site
Religious Studies Bachelors 1981 On-Site
Religious Studies Masters 2006 On-Site
Religious Studies Research Doctorate 2006 On-Site
Robotics Masters 2021 On-Site
School Leadership and Administration Non-degree 2017 On-Site
Science- Supplementary Authorization Non-degree 2011 On-Site
SDAIE (SB 1292, Staff Development EL Authorization) Non-degree 2010 Distance Education
Single-Subject Teaching Credential Non-degree 1998 On-Site
Social Media and Internet Marketing Non-degree 2018 On-Site
Sociology Bachelors 1981 On-Site
Sociology Masters 1981 On-Site
Sociology Research Doctorate 1981 On-Site
Sociology/Administrative Studies Bachelors 1998 On-Site
Sociology/Law and Society Bachelors 1998 On-Site
Southeast Asian Studies Masters 2007 On-Site
Spanish Bachelors 1981 On-Site
Spanish Masters 1981 On-Site
Spanish Research Doctorate 1981 On-Site
Specialized Achievement Award for Data Science with Excel Non-degree 2018 On-Site
Specialized Professional Program in Project Management for Business Non-degree 2016 On-Site
Specialized Professional Program in Sports Marketing and Venue Management Non-degree 2016 On-Site
Specialized Professional Program in Supervision and Leadership Non-degree 2016 On-Site
Specialized Study in Teaching Advanced Placement (Replacing Certificate) Non-degree 2001 On-Site
Specialized Study Program in Civic Education for the Digital Age Non-degree 2014 Distance Education
Specialized Study Program in English as a Second Language Non-degree 2017 On-Site
Specialized Training in AC-DC Circuits Non-degree 2018 On-Site
Specialized Training in Digital Electronics Non-degree 2018 On-Site
Specialized Training in Professional Skills for the Workplace Non-degree 2018 On-Site
Specialized Training in Solid Slate Electronics Non-degree 2018 On-Site
Specific Supplementary Authorization in Computer Science Education Non-degree 2016 Distance Education
Specific Supplementary Authorization in Graphic Arts Non-degree 2011 On-Site
Sports Management Non-degree 2013 On-Site
Statistics Bachelors 1981 On-Site
Statistics Masters 1981 On-Site
Statistics Applied Research Doctorate 1981 On-Site
Sustainability Studies Bachelors 2015 On-Site
Systems Engineering Non-degree 2010 On-Site
Teaching English as a Foreign Language Non-degree 2000 On-Site
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Non-degree 2012 On-Site
Teaching in Early Child Care Settings Non-degree 2014 On-Site
Teaching Transitional Kindergarten Non-degree 2015 On-Site
Technical Communication Non-degree 2010 Distance Education
Theater, Film and Digital Production Bachelors 2015 On-Site
Turf Grass Management Non-degree 2006 Distance Education
Video Game Design Non-degree 2010 On-Site
Visual Art Masters 2004 On-Site
Yoga: Theory and Practice Non-degree 2015 On-Site
Season Year Review Type
Spring 2022 Special Visit
Spring 2023 Mid-Cycle Review

The Mid-Cycle Review (MCR) is a review of each institution near the midpoint of its period of accreditation, focusing particularly on student achievement. The Review is performed by WSCUC staff, and draws on evidence from an update of the institution’s Inventory of Educational Effectiveness Indicators and retention and graduation data, as well as any trends emerging from Annual Reports to surface any potential issues across the Standards. The overall purpose of the Mid-Cycle Review is to "identify problems with an institution's or program's continued compliance with agency standards" while "tak[ing] into account institutional or program strengths and stability" (U.S. Department of Education, §602.19(b)).
Spring 2026 Offsite Review
Fall 2026 Accreditation Visit

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