Policies

Unit Requirements:

• Total: 20–28 units of upper-division courses, with a maximum of 4 units from 190–199 series courses.
• Overlap: Double-counting upper-division courses for both the major and minor is allowable only if the student’s department or college explicitly approves it.

To be Awarded the Minor at Graduation:

• The student must earn at least a 2.00 GPA in the minor’s upper-division courses to receive credit.
• If the student completes the degree but does not meet the 2.00 minor GPA, the student will graduate with only the major; the minor will not be awarded.

To be Eligible to Declare the Minor: 

• Academic Standing: The student must be in Good Academic Standing (minimum 2.0 GPA).
• Course Completion: The student must successfully complete all lower-division courses required for the minor before it can officially be declared.
• Grading Basis: All courses used toward the minor must be taken for a Letter Grade (no S/NC).
• Ensure Minor is Allowable: The student must meet with the Academic Advisor for the major to ensure that the combination of the major and the minor are allowable and not prohibited.
• Unit Maximums: The student must be able to satisfy both the major and minor requirements within the college's maximum unit limits. For BCOE, this is typically 120% of the required units for the degree (excluding units AB/IB/transfer units completed while in HS.  Note: transfer units earned while enrolled as a student at a CCC or another College or University are not excluded).

Timeline & Process

• The "Two-Quarter" Rule: You must officially declare your minor at least two quarters prior to graduation by:
  • Meet with Advisor for the Minor to: Complete the appropriate process, form or application provided by the college or department that supports the minor.
  • Meet with Academic Advisor for your Major to: Ensure compliance with Unit Maximum policy

Concurrent Enrollment Policy

Concurrent enrollment in courses through UCR Extension or other institutions is allowed only with prior approval.

UCR Extension Concurrent Enrollment (for Readmission)

Students seeking readmission are encouraged to complete courses through UCR Extension Concurrent Enrollment.
Learn more and access forms at: UCR Extension Concurrent Enrollment.

See also: Readmission Policy.

Special Concurrent Enrollment Programs

Includes: UC Online, Simultaneous Enrollment, Killea, and Intercampus Visitor Programs

      General Conditions for Special       

      Programs

• Must be enrolled at UCR and have a UCR GPA
• Must be in good standing
• Must be enrolled in at least 6 UCR units
• Limited to one course per term
• Must obtain prior approval before the term begins

      BCOE Conditions for Special         

      Programs

• Petitions must be submitted before the term of enrollment; late petitions are automatically denied
• Consideration is given to the following:
  • The course is prerequisite for progress in the major and is not offered at UCR that term, or
  • The course is full (documented by a waitlist) and in ability to complete the course in the current term either delays expected graduation or overloads courses needed in a future term
• Courses taken outside UCR must be articulated as UCR equivalents (use ASSIST.org for California Community Colleges)
• Petitions for required STEM or sequence courses must be submitted well in advance to allow faculty consultation
• Petitions submitted after course completion will be denied
   

Students in Good Standing

• May enroll in up to 20 units.
• To exceed 21 units, students must have a 3.0 GPA and an approved petition.
• Petitions are reviewed based on factors such as past performance in heavy course loads, course availability, impact on graduation, and overall balance.

Students on Academic Notice

• Enrollment is limited to four courses or 16 units.
   

Students may enroll in up to two courses per session.

Only in extenuating circumstances—such as being in the final quarter before graduation—may a student petition to take additional units.

For more details visit https://summer.ucr.edu/

An Incomplete (I) grade indicates that coursework was of passing quality but not fully completed for valid reasons.

• Incomplete units are attempted but not earned until the required work is finished.
• The missing work must be completed by the end of the following quarter, as directed by the instructor.
• If the work is not completed, the “I” will automatically change to an F (or NC if taken S/NC) after one quarter or before graduation, whichever comes first.
• Extensions may be granted by the Dean’s Office if requested before the grade converts to “F” or “NC.”
   

Freshmen follow the UCR catalog in effect during their first year of enrollment.
Transfer students with approved transfer programs retain prior catalog rights.
Per Academic Senate Regulation R6.12: to earn a bachelor’s degree, students must meet the graduation requirements of either:
The catalog in effect at the time of graduation, or
A UCR catalog from one of the previous four years during which the student completed at least one full-time term of college-level coursework (at UCR or elsewhere).
Students must specify their chosen catalog when applying for degree candidacy.
 

All students must file a Graduation Application for the term in which they will complete their degree requirements.

• Visit the Registrar’s website for application deadlines and instructions.
• Complete all steps — the R’Web application will direct you to the required BCOE survey.
• Applications will not be processed if any step is incomplete.
• Missing the deadline may delay graduation to the next quarter.
• If all requirements are complete, enrollment is not required in your final term.
   

How to apply (all students)

1. Read all content on Readmission.
2. Secure and access the Application for Readmission on the Registrar’s Office website for Cancellations, Withdrawals, Absence and Readmission. Click the link below, scroll down to Forms and click Readmission.
   https://registrar.ucr.edu/
3. Confirm your former standing (good standing vs.
   academic probation) and follow the applicable path. NOTE: if you left in good standing you may be eligible for automatic readmission; also more than the minimum units for readmission may need to be completed to earn a 2.0 cumulative GPA prior to readmitting.
4. Complete the Readmission Application only after
   satisfying readmission criteria, returning to good
   academic standing and a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.
5. Email your application to BCOEreadmission@ucr.edu with subject READMISSION by the deadline.
   • If you left on academic probation, attach unofficial transcripts for all post-UCR coursework (grade reports are not accepted).
   • After you apply, we will contact you via email with your application status.

6. Submit official transcripts to UCR Admissions:  Official transcripts from all institutions attended while separated from UCR must be submitted. 

   • Guidance on this UCR Admissions page also applies to submitting official transcripts for readmission purposes:  https://admissions.ucr.edu/transcripts-test-scores#fall-transfers

Readmitting to Graduate

If you’re returning only to graduate, submit both:

1. Secure and access the Application for Readmission on the Registrar’s Office website for Cancellations, Withdrawals, Absence and Readmission. Click the link below, scroll down to Forms and click Readmission.

      https://registrar.ucr.edu/

1. Readmission Application for Graduation through R'Web