Frequently Asked Questions
Register for an Orientation Session
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Am I required to attend Orientation as an incoming BCOE student?
Yes. All incoming first-year students are required to register for both an in-person orientation session and a virtual registration date.
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Where do I register for Orientation?
Register here: https://orientation.ucr.edu/
Confirm your Math Placement
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I feel like I did great on my AP Calculus Exam, but I don't have my score yet. Should I take the Mathematics Advisory Exam (MAE)?
Yes. BCOE will honor the highest placement results. If you receive your test scores after your registration date and those scores impact your Fall 2022 schedule, we can help you adjust your schedule.
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Should I take the Mathematics Advisory Exam?
Yes. BCOE strongly encourages all incoming first-year students to take the Mathematics Advisory Exam (MAE) regardless of your expected AP results. This webpage has all the details related to the MAE: https://arc.ucr.edu/mae
Confirm your English Placement
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How do I satisfy the Entry-Level Writing Requirement?
This webpage lists the ways students can satisfy the ELWR: https://uwp.ucr.edu/elwr
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My ENGL 001A credit is listed on my unofficial transcript in Student Profile. Should I enroll in ENGL 001B?
Yes. If there is no ENGL 001B seat available , you can enroll in a breadth course in place of ENGL 001B.
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Should I take the Analytical Writing Placement Exam (AWPE)?
Yes. BCOE strongly encourages all incoming first-year students to take the AWPE regardless of your expected AP results.
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Where can I take the Analytical Writing Placement Exam (AWPE)?
This webpage has all the details related to the AWPE: https://uwp.ucr.edu/elwr#awpe
Submit Your College Credit
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How do I review the placement results and exam credit that's been received by UCR and posted on my Student Profile?
This section has instructions to review your Student Profile: https://orientation.engr.ucr.edu/first-year-student#review_your_student_profile
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How do I send an official transcript to UCR?
This webpage has all the details related to submitting official transcript from another college/university to UCR: https://admissions.ucr.edu/myucr#where_do_i_send_my_transcriptsdocuments
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How do I send my AP scores to UCR?
Please work with College Board (https://www.collegeboard.org/) to make sure your AP scores are sent to UCR before your orientation session.
Fall Registration
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I do not have a registration time ticket. How can I get a registration ticket?
Please use email advising or stop by the Help Desk from 11:00am - 3:00pm on your registration date for assistance.
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Do I have to accept a learning community block before I add courses to my Fall 2022 schedule?
Yes. You must accept your learning community block before you can complete your schedule. Please visit the Help Desk if you need additional assistance with your learning block.
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How do I register for courses using R'Web?
Orientation leaders (OLs) will be available each registration date to assist with using R'Web for registration. This webpage also has all the details related to using R'Web for registration: https://registrar.ucr.edu/registering
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How do I search for approved breadth courses?
This webpage has detailed instructions to help you find approved breadth courses: https://student.engr.ucr.edu/policies/breadth-requirements
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I enrolled in courses this summer that may impact my Fall 2022 schedule. How do I make sure I'm enrolled in the correct classes for Fall 2022?
Please use email advising or stop by the Help Desk on your orientation date for assistance.
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I have a registration hold on my account. How can I get this hold removed?
Please use email advising or stop by the Help Desk on your registration date for assistance.
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What classes should I register for?
This section will help you confirm your Fall 2022 schedule: https://orientation.engr.ucr.edu/first-year-student#confirm_your_fall_2022_schedule
Computer Requirement
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Do I need a laptop?
Yes. This webpage has the minimum specifications and additional details: https://student.engr.ucr.edu/computer-requirement
Enginuity Hall
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What's Enginuity Hall?
This section has all the details related to Enginuity Hall: https://orientation.engr.ucr.edu/first-year-student#enginuity_hall
R'Mail
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How often should I check my R'Mail?
Regularly. Email is the primary way that UCR faculty and staff will reach out to you with important information and reminders.