Programming & Activities

UCR Housing Services recognizes the value of the co-curricular experience. Many of the things you will learn and the people you meet at the University involve activities in your residential community. Residence Life staff work hard to involve you in a variety of programs and activities sponsored throughout the year. The Resident Advisors, Community Assistants, Program Coordinators and the Residence Hall Association work in conjunction and separately to provide you with over 400 programming events and activities each year.


Core Values of Residence Life Programming:

        -Intentional

        -Inclusive

        -Builds Community

        -Supports Learning


Types of Programs and Activities

Overall, our programs are designed to connect our residents to their surroundings while involving them in their community and encouraging learning and personal growth.

Examples of past programs have included:

  • Welcome Week : A week of educational, academic, and social programming designed to orient you to campus living and connect you with your community. Programs have included: Academic Success Workshops, Comedians, Bands, College Life Skills building, roommate games, and more.
  • Large Scale Dances : Programs like Monte Carlo , S.S. Lothian , The Underground Dance Party , and RHA dances bring the residents out to have a good time, meet their fellow community members, and listen to great music in a safe and friendly environment.
  • Barbecues: In addition to the great food, entertainment is provided and it is a great opportunity for residents to get out and socialize. Past activities have included bounce houses, craft tables, water slides, and bands.
  • Awareness Workshops: Seminars and workshops that educate residents on a variety of topics including AIDS Awareness, study skills, sexual health, time management, dating, relationships, and multicultural connections.
  • Off-Campus Activities: Includes trips to museums, film festivals, shopping malls, coffee shops, etc.
  • Hall Dinners: Special meals that connect you with members of your floor community. They often take place outside of the Residential Restaurants and are catered by Dining Services for the cost of a meal swipe.
  • Diversity Initiatives: At UCR, we honor and celebrate diversity and encourage our residents to do the same. Many of the programs and activities involve learning about people from different backgrounds and cultures, examples include Around the World in One Night and The Underground Dance Party.
  • Academic Programs: We offer a number of academic and educationally orientated programs. For more information, please refer to the Academic Initiatives page.

Ways to Get Involved in Programming

Residence Hall Association

The Residence Hall Association (RHA) at UCR is a student-run organization for all residents. RHA supports hall and campus programs and activities, provides leadership training, and serves as a coordinating body for hall events. RHA advises Housing Services in the development of Residence Hall policies, procedures, programs, and facilities from the student perspective. To get involved with RHA, contact your hall staff.

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National Residence Hall Honorary

The National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) is an organization that is made up of the top 1% of Residence Hall residents. Their primary function is to provide recognition for individuals who have provided outstanding service or exceptional leadership within the Residence Halls, while exhibiting continued academic success and providing community service at UCR. To get involved with NRHH, contact your hall staff.