Enrollment Requests
Winter 2026
Prospective students can start submitting Concurrent Enrollment requests on December 1, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can enroll in UCR University Extension Concurrent Enrollment courses?
Anyone can take courses through Concurrent Enrollment on a space-available basis. Depending on your prior enrollment status and/or desired courses, there may be multiple approving signatures required for formal enrollment via the DocuSign process described below.
When can I take open campus courses?
During fall, winter, and spring quarters, most UC Riverside courses are available through the Concurrent Enrollment program on a space-available basis. During the summer, UC Riverside courses are available through UC Riverside Summer Sessions using a separate enrollment process/fee structure.
Which courses can I take?
Most UC Riverside courses are open to Concurrent Enrollment on a space-available basis. The Enrollment Manager of the course in which you desire to enroll must give priority enrollment to admitted (matriculated) UCR students prior to approving Concurrent Enrollment students' registrations.
Additional Procedural Information
The following steps are the starting point for prospective students to begin the modified Concurrent Enrollment request process:
- View the UC Riverside General Catalog and the Schedule of Classes for the upcoming quarter.
- Decide which class(es) you are attempting to attend. Consider choosing an alternative class in case your choice is filled.
- Download the Digital Concurrent Enrollment Registration form.
- Complete the student & course information sections (top sections of the Concurrent Enrollment form). Using a single form for each course.
- Retrieve any unofficial transcripts showing completed coursework from higher education institutions for campus' prerequisite check process. You will need these for the submittal process below.
- If you previously took courses as a UCR Undergraduate/Graduate campus matriculated student, you'll need to retrieve an unofficial transcript (PDF format) via Rweb.ucr.edu in your Degree Audit by selecting the printer icon on the top right.
If it is your first time to enroll into campus courses via Concurrent Enrollment, we will access a $50 application fee within your invoice of your first approved course. The application fee is nonrefundable.
- Colleges across UCR campus have varied policies related to reviewing timeframes of Concurrent Enrollment request forms. Please note that some colleges begin reviewing forms week 3 of the quarter. For this reason, UCR University Extension provides temporary Canvas access to prospective Concurrent students for course access during the interim period.
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Concurrent Enrollment requests that are "approved" by all required campus signers via DocuSign: UCR University Extension will formally enroll you into these course sections and you will receive a notice via email (email address included on Concurrent form) with an invoice including a due date for tuition and associated required fees.
- You'll need to access your student portal for UCR University Extension and provide payment via credit/debit card (Visa/Master/Discover cards). On the Log-in Screen: Use the left column for "I have an account already." Your username would be your email address provided on your form & you can use the forgot password and/or username features if needed. After accessing your student portal, you will find the invoice within your navigational menu under "my invoices." You will need to select the invoice for payment and then proceed thru the shopping cart payment process.
- Students that fail to settle their invoice by the deadline given are subject to being dropped and to loss of access. Please contact Concurrent Enrollment concurrentenrollment@ucx.ucr.edu for more information.
Deadlines and Late Fees
Completed enrollment forms submitted after the third week of the quarter will incur a late fee of $50 per class.
Student Rights and Responsibilities
Students are responsible for submitting Digital Concurrent Enrollment forms to UCR University Extension, paying all required fees based on invoice deadlines following approval via DocuSign, responding to emailed/DocuSign engagements in a timely manner, and informing the UCR University Extension Concurrent Enrollment office of changes to contact information, enrollment requests, etc. As a University Extension student, you have limited access to regular campus services.
Credit and Transferable Units
Concurrent course units are transferable to a degree-granting institution under certain circumstances. Please consult with that school regarding the transferability of units. University Extension does not grant degrees. Students being admitted or readmitted to UC Riverside with XRC prefix courses receive grade points, as well as unit credit. Students expecting to graduate with a bachelor's degree from UC Riverside are cautioned that XRC prefix courses are not counted as taken in residence at UC Riverside, and 35 of the final 45 units completed by each student prior to receiving the baccalaureate degree must be earned in residence at UC Riverside.
Transcripts
Grades for concurrent courses are recorded only at UCR University Extension. They are not automatically transferred to the UC Riverside Registrar. Transcripts must be requested electronically or in person. They are available for a fee of $13 per copy. There is an additional $7 rush fee for transcripts produced while you wait. For more information, visit the transcripts page.
Grades
Grading opens on Monday of the 10th week of each term. Grades are due by midnight on the Tuesday after finals week for fall, winter, and spring quarters. University Extension will begin soliciting grades only after each term's grading deadline passes.
Instructors should utilize iGrade to post final grades under the “View Extension Students” tab. Instructors should contact University Extension’s Student Services office at (951) 827-4105 if they do not see a Concurrent Enrollment student listed on the Extension tab. Concurrent Enrollment students will not appear on the regular class roster.
Concurrent students can view/download a PDF grade report via the UCR University Extension Student Portal under My Enrollment History. Please visit our Transcripts page for information on purchasing Official Transcripts (mailed or digital).
Financial Aid
Because University Extension is self-supporting and does not participate in financial aid programs, no Federal financial aid (FAFSA) is available. However, there is a variety of other funding options available, including private student loans. Please visit our Financial and Tuition Resources page and contact the University Extension Student Services Office at (951) 827-4105 for questions.
Transfers
A $5 fee will be charged for transfer from one course to another. No transfers after the third week of the quarter.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites vary depending on which class is being taken. Please see the course listing in the UC Riverside General Catalog to view the prerequisites/corequisite tabs for each course prior to submitting enrollment forms quarterly. Students are responsible for ensuring they meet all class prerequisites/corequisites.
University Policies and Campus Regulations
UCR Extension abides by all policies and regulations regarding student conduct and discipline, sexual harassment, substance abuse, and nondiscrimination as prescribed by the University of California, Riverside, Student Conduct and Academic Integrity.
Tuition Fees
Undergraduate Unit Rates
- 1 unit = $281.00
- 2 units = $562.00
- 3 units = $843.00
- 4 units = $1,124.00
- 5 units = $1,405.00
Graduate Unit Rates
- 1 unit = $349.00
- 2 units = $698.00
- 3 units = $1,047.00
- 4 units = $1,396.00
- 5 units = $1,745.00
Other Fees
- Technology Fee - $4.00/unit (Mandatory for all courses)
- Professional Fees - $3,808.00 (8 units or less of MGT Graduate Level Coursework)
- Professional Fees - $7,616.00 (More than 8 units MGT Graduate Level Coursework)
- Private Lesson/Individual Instruction - (Additional Fee) $250.00/1-unit course
- Private Lesson/Individual Instruction - (Additional Fee) $500.00/2-unit course
- Concurrent Enrollment Application Fee (upon entry into Concurrent Enrollment) $50.00
- Course Transfer Fee $5.00/course
- Concurrent Enrollment - Late Fee (applied to late enrollment requests [after week 3 of term]) $50.00/course
For more information on the Concurrent Enrollment Program, fees, and the application process, contact University Extension at (951) 827-4105.
International Students from a partner institution or educational agency representing University Extension who wish to take UCR Campus classes, please click here for more program information and to apply.
Withdrawal
All withdrawals must be requested in writing. Forms are available at Student Services. Both the instructor and University Extension must be notified when a class is dropped. Otherwise, a grade of "F" may be reported. Students can withdraw from classes until the end of the sixth week of the quarter. The refund policy for concurrent enrollments follows campus policy. Withdrawing on or after the first day of instruction: No refunds will be given after the fifth week of the quarter.
- 2-7 calendar days - 90% of refundable fees
- 8-18 calendar days - 50% of refundable fees
- 19-35 calendar days - 25% of refundable fees
- 36+ calendar days - 0% of refundable fees