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As UC Riverside's international ambassadors, we foster global engagement. We connect students and faculty at UCR with opportunities to work and learn abroad. We also work with internal and external partners to help international students, research scholars, and staff come to UC Riverside.

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USCIS Announces Premium Processing for Certain F-1 Students Seeking OPT

03-07-23 | International Students and Scholars, International Affairs

The International Students and Scholars office would like international students to see the March 6, 2023 announcement from USCIS regarding premium processing for certain F-1 students seeking OPT. The full announcement can be found on the USCIS website: https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/uscis-announces-premium-processing-new-online-filing-procedures-for-certain-f-1-students-seeking-opt

Reminder for U.S. Passport Holders - "X" Gender Option

03-01-23 | Education Abroad

The UCR Education Abroad team wants to remind students who are U.S. passport holders that they have options when it comes to gender identity on their passport. Important Note on the "X" Gender Passport Option: On April 11, 2022, the...

Resources for those impacted by current situation in Iran

09-30-22 | International Affairs, International Students and Scholars

UCR students, faculty, and staff comprise a dynamic, global community and are impacted by world events every day. We are deeply saddened by the death of Mahsa Amini and distressed to see violence inflicted on people who protest for basic...

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February 15, 2022

Endowed gift will broaden the horizon for UCR students

A $2 million gift from the Pollitt family will fund scholarships that support study abroad opportunities.

October 04, 2021

Fundraising effort seeks to aid at-risk Afghan scholars

Public donations will help scholars fleeing from danger, offer them safety .

August 09, 2021

Eleven students awarded study-abroad scholarships

Eleven UC Riverside students have been selected for two prestigious national scholarships to study or intern outside of the United States.

July 22, 2021

Meet the 2021 Goldwater, Fulbright scholars

Goldwater scholars Shayan Saeed and Ryan Gates; and U.S. Fulbright scholars Jacqueline Aguirre de la O and Zehra Qazi are recipients of two of the nation’s most prestigious awards. The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship is one of the country’s most competitive honors in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields, or STEM. The application process is rigorous and asks students to think deeply about their research and long-term goals.

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