Congratulations on your successful first year with the A Tu Lado Initiative! Below are some resources to support your academic journey and connection to the UCR community.
Continue seeking mentorship
- Asian Pacific Student Programs Peer Mentoring Program
- Assistance, Coaching, and Encouragement (ACE)
- Bourns College of Engineering (BCoE) Peer Mentors
- Campus Collective Mentoring Program
- Chancellor's Research Fellowship
- Chicano Link Peer Mentor Program
- CNAS Scholars Peer Program
- CNAS STEM Peer Mentors
- First-Generation Mentorship Program (FGMP)
- Global Opportunities Abroad Leaders (GOAL)
- Intertribal Connect Peer Mentor Program (I-Connect)
- ORBITS
- School of Business Transfer Mentors
- Student Alumni Mentorship (SAM)
- Student Disability Resource Center (SDRC) Peer Mentors
- Student Life First-Year Mentors
- TRIO Scholars Program
Click here to find out more about mentorship and support groups.
Join a student organization
- There are over 500 student organizations! To find one that aligns with your interests, visit HighlanderLink.
- You can also visit this A Tu Lado webpage to view a list of organizations organized by major.
- On Wednesday's at noon, campus organizations table around the bell tower. This could be a good opportunity to learn more about organizations you may be interested in.
Get involved with student resource centers
There are many resource centers located at or near Costo Hall that you can visit for resources and community.
- African Student Programs (ASP)
- Asian Pacific Student Programs (APSP)
- Chicano Student Programs (CSP)
- Foster Youth Support Services (FYSS)
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Resource Center (LGBTRC)
- Middle Eastern Student Center (MESC)
- Native American Student Programs (NASP)
- Student Disability Resource Center (SDRC)
- Undocumented Student Programs (USP)
- Veterans Resource Center (VRC)
- Women’s Resource Center (WRC)
Work on campus
- UCR Handshake is a portal that contains on and off campus jobs/internships. Take advantage of this resource to help with career goals.
- For more information, refer to the career center.
Gain research experience
- The uResearch Portal provides opportunities to participate in research. You may earn course credit, volunteer experience, or you may even get paid.
- For more information, please refer to the Center for Undergraduate Research and Engaged Learning.
Career Growth Opportunities
- Make an appointment with the career center
- For health and law professions, visit Pre-Professional Advising Center (PPAC)
- Need professional attire for a job interview? Visit R'Professional Career Closet
- Free headshots at the R'Professional Photo Booth