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Frequently Asked Questions

• How do I apply to engineering at UC Riverside?

  First-year and transfer applicants apply to UC Riverside through the UC application. Students can review first-year admissions or transfer admissions for requirements and deadlines. Graduate applicants apply through UCR Graduate Division and can review BCOE graduate admissions. Online master’s applicants should review the Online Master of Science in Engineering admissions process.

   

• What engineering majors does UCR offer?

  BCOE offers undergraduate programs in bioengineering, chemical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, computer science with business applications, data science, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, materials science and engineering, mechanical engineering and robotics engineering. View all BCOE undergraduate programs or explore the full BCOE departments and programs list.

• Can I transfer into engineering at UCR?

  Yes. Transfer students can apply to BCOE engineering and computing majors. Engineering transfer applicants should complete strong technical preparation before transferring, including lower-division coursework for their intended major. Review UCR’s transfer admissions, transfer major preparation guide and ASSIST.org for course planning. Admitted and current transfer students can also explore BCOE transfer student support.

• Do engineering transfer students need specific prerequisites?

  Yes. Engineering majors require strong preparation in math, science and major-specific coursework. Students should review the transfer major preparation guide and use ASSIST.org to confirm transferable courses for their intended major. The UCR transfer admissions page also provides key transfer requirements and deadlines.

• Does BCOE offer graduate engineering programs?

  Yes. BCOE offers Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy programs across engineering and computing. Explore BCOE graduate programs, review Graduate Success Center degree programs and visit BCOE graduate admissions for application information.

• Does BCOE offer online engineering master’s programs?

  Yes. BCOE offers online Master of Science in Engineering programs designed for working professionals. Applicants should review online M.S. admissions, admissions criteria and available online M.S. specializations.

• Can undergraduates do research at BCOE?

  Yes. Undergraduate research is a core part of the BCOE experience. Students can explore undergraduate research and internships, connect with BCOE research opportunities and learn about support through engineering student success.

• Does BCOE offer scholarships?

  Yes. BCOE students may be eligible for campuswide financial aid and engineering-specific scholarships. Start with BCOE financial aid and scholarships, then review UCR Financial Aid and engineering scholarship opportunities.

• What is the B.S.+M.S. Program?

  The Bachelor of Science plus Master of Science Program allows qualified current BCOE undergraduate students to earn both degrees in an accelerated timeline. Students can learn more on the B.S.+M.S. Program page, review the Graduate Success Center B.S.+M.S. admissions page or submit the B.S.+M.S. interest form.

• Who should I contact with questions?

  First-year and transfer students should contact UCR Undergraduate Admissions. Graduate applicants should review UCR Graduate Admissions, the Graduate Division directory or the BCOE Graduate Success Center contact page. Current BCOE undergraduate students should use Contact My Advisor or visit the BCOE advising home.