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LIVE THE FULL COLLEGE EXPERIENCE AT UC RIVERSIDE

ENJOY YEAR-ROUND FESTIVALS AND EVENTS

You'll never run out of things to do!

  • Weekly concerts

  • Cultural celebrations

  • Food truck days

  • Epic Block Party

  • Winter Solstice

  • Spring Splash

EAT YOUR HEART OUT

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Wood-fired pizza, California burgers, street tacos and more - the Highlander Union Building, dubbed the HUB, satisfies any craving.

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Renovated from a historic horse stable, the Barn has been transformed into a legendary dining spot, patio bar and entertaining space. Sip on signature craft beers infused with UCR citrus (21+).

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Bytes Café  is a personal favorite of engineering students, known for quick bites (try the flatbread pizza!), conveniently located in BCOE's Winston Chung Hall.

What Students Are Saying:

"I'll come for the coffee and stay for the chess games!"

 

  COFFEE BEAN & TEA LEAF, THE HUB

STAY WELL IN BODY AND MIND

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Choose from dozens of group fitness classes, run the indoor track, join a club sports team, or take a dip in the pool or jacuzzi - all at our state-of-the-art Student Recreation Center.

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Center yourself with yoga, take a rejuvenating cat nap between classes, and get access to free health supplies and mental health support at The Well.  

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Catch a breath of fresh air at UCR's iconic hike to "the C", featuring a two-mile trail with stunning aerial views of campus and downtown Riverside.

 

What Students Are Saying:

"I love unwinding at the SRC."

 

 STUDENT RECREATION CENTER

 
 

FAVORITE CAMPUS STUDY SPOTS

  • The Highlander Student Union (the HUB) for outdoor spots and easy access to coffee and snacks

  • Orbach Science Library (Orbach) for comfy seats and quiet corners

 
 

What Students Are Saying:

"I like to walk all over campus, so many calming areas."

 

 UCR BOTANIC GARDENS

 

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