Admission to University of California, Riverside is selective and competitive and is based on a holistic review of application materials A bachelor's degree, or its equivalent, from an accredited institution. The degree must represent the completion of a program equivalent in subject matter and scholarship to that offered by the University of California. A minimum of a 3.0 undergraduate GPA or B-equivalent (if GPA is not on a 4.0 scale). We recommend that you check with the graduate program as they may have a higher standard for their GPA requirements. If your GPA is below this, follow up with the graduate program you are interested. Applications are reviewed in their entirety and the program can look at your other components and advise you on potential admission.
Notes: The GRE general test is now optional for all applicants seeking admission to Fall 2021 thru Spring 2023. Applicants may report a GRE score but it is not required to complete an application. We will accept the GRE General Test At-Home version for applicants seeking admission to Fall 2021 thru Spring 2023.
