Welcome to UC Riverside!

We are thrilled that you have decided to participate in APRO's Summer Program. The faculty and staff look forward to your participation and supporting you throughout the program! Below you will find information to help prepare you for APRO's summer program enrollment, orientation, and participation. 

We look forward to seeing you this Summer!

• Your UCR Email

  UCR Students

  The APRO staff will be communicating important program information with you through your UCR R'Mail so please make sure you are checking your R'Mail regularly. 

   

  Visiting students 

  After you have confirmed your participation in UCR's APRO Summer program, you will receive an email from the APRO staff regarding your Student ID and Net ID number. Log into R'Web, the student portal, and set-up your UCR R'Mail to start receiving important program information from the APRO staff. It is your responsibility to be checking your R'Mail regularly. 

• Laboratory and Safety Fundamentals

  Please talk with your faculty mentor about safety training. Here is the link to the UCR training on Laboratory Safety Fundamentals

• R'Web

  Familiarize yourself with R'Web because it is the online portal where students review student financial account information, make payments, update contact information, set up direct deposits for non-payroll financial awards, and more!

• Sign Up for Direct Deposit

  DIRECT DEPOSIT FORM (Fellowship/Stipend Deposits):
  We encourage you to sign up for direct deposit to have your fellowship stipends, financial aid, or any other student refunds deposited electronically into your personal bank or credit union account. You can enroll for direct deposit via R'Web (see the steps below). Direct deposit is free, fast, and reliable.

  Setting up your Direct Deposit:

  1. Log in to your R'Web . 

  2. Once you are logged in to your R'Web account, click on the "Student Account" icon. 

  3. After clicking on Student Account, click on "Student Account Online".

  4. You will be directed to an overview of your student account. Scroll to find the icon that says "Sign up For Direct Deposit Refunds!" and follow the directives. 

   

  If you are having issues setting up your direct deposit, please contact Laura McGeehan. You can also check out the following rsources:

  1. Student Services: Refunds 

  2.  Student Business Services.

• Orientations and Important Dates

  There are a series of orientation events that APRO Summer Program participants are required to attend. They are as follows:

  Program Welcome Orientation : Tuesday, June 21, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, UCR Alumni & Visitors Center

  Please note that if you have been approved for a special summer parking permit, it is for the Big Springs 1 Parking Structure, adjacent to Glen Mor student housing. Please do not park at the Alumni & Visitors Center for the Orientation or Symposium--you will be ticketed! Your permit is good from June 21 to August 12.

• Medical Insurance

  All students are required to show proof of medical insurance; please fill out this form: https://grad.ucr.edu/register/?id=a486c1eb-9dc4-49bb-8c1e-946d1ef1035b: Please contact the Student Health Services with questions about services at UCR.

• UCR ID Card

  UCR Students

  If you do not have your UCR ID card, visit Card Services to find out how you can get your UCR Student ID card!

   

  Visiting students 

  The APRO staff will ensure you receive your UCR ID card, so you will not have to complete any items on your end. More information will be provided during the APRO orientation. 
   

• Campus & Lab Safety

  Learn more about Campus Safety Services and tools for all students online. 

• Transportation & Parking Services (TAPS)

  **For the most part, you should have completed a form sent by the APRO staff that will take care of your parking permit for the summer program. If you are unsure of this, please contact the APRO staff as soon as possible. Please see the resources below if you would like to learn more about the Transportation & Parking Services at UCR. 

  Please note that if you have been approved for a special summer parking permit, it is for the Big Springs 1 Parking Structure, adjacent to Glen Mor student housing. Please do not park at the Alumni & Visitors Center for the Orientation or Symposium--you will be ticketed! Your permit is good from June 21 to August 12.

  Visit Campus Transportation & Parking Services for:
  Parking Permits
  RTA (Rapid Transit Agency) local Riverside bus line
  Metrolink (Southern California Commuter Train) - easy access to Los Angeles, Beaches and San Diego
  Carpool
  Other Alternative Transportation Programs

  If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact TAPS

  Ontario Airport is located about 20 miles from campus; Los Angeles International Airport is about 68 miles.Various shuttle services provide 24-hour service directly from LAX or Ontario Airports to Riverside. Please check local listings for rates and availability.

  Inquire at the airport for the bus service from LAX to Downtown Los Angeles Union Station. The bus service runs every hour non-stop. At Union Station, transfer by taking the Metrolink Train to Downtown Riverside. The Metrolink Riverside Line has a limited schedule, so please check the Metrolink for their schedule to plan your trip to UCR.