UC Riverside is located at the edge of the foothills in the city of Riverside, a moderate-sized city of about 250,000 residents, located in a fast-growing area. Riverside is centrally located in southern California, within 90 minutes of a variety of attractions. To the south and southwest lie San Diego and Newport Beach. To the east, lie desert parks (including Joshua Tree) and the resort communities around Palm Springs. To the north are the mountain lakes and ski resorts. To the west there is the vast metropolis of Los Angeles. The mild climate on campus (no snow) allows for a variety of attractive plantings, including citrus groves.

Reasonably priced housing is available for graduate students on or near campus (but a car is advisable). The Mission Inn, a historic hotel in downtown Riverside, has long attracted visitors from around the country. See also Accommodations.

The University of California, Riverside is one of the eight general campuses of one of the world’s great university systems. It thus allows tremendous access to libraries (including extensive electronic resources), computing facilities, and sports and cultural events.

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