[Poscgrad] Winter '26 Enrollment Now Open!

[Lorena Jaramillo]

Hi Graduate Students,

This is a reminder that *enrollment for the Winter 2026 Quarter is now
open!* Please take a few minutes to review the important details below to
ensure you’re on track for a successful quarter.
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*📌** Full-Time Enrollment Required*

All students must be enrolled in *at least 12 units* to maintain full-time
status. This applies to *all students*, regardless of year or status.

⚠️ *Note:* Financial Aid, TA salaries, and refunds are all tied to
full-time enrollment. Avoid delays—enroll now!
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*🧾** Enrollment Guidelines (from the POSC Graduate Handbook)*

   - *Years 1 & 2:* Focus on completing your required coursework:
      - Methods
      - Field of Study Courses
      - Depth and Distribution Requirements
      - 10 Units of Colloquium
   - *Year 3 and Beyond:* Once you’ve completed required coursework,
   maintain full-time status through a combination of non-degree units, such
   as:
      - *POSC 291, 297, 299, and 302*
   - *First-year students*, please see the *How to Register* link here
   <https://registrar.ucr.edu/registering#step-1-log-in-to-rweb>.
   - Attached is the *2025-26 Political Science Course Offering *(subject
   to change), always check the UCR Class Schedule for updates.


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*🧑‍🏫** TA Enrollment*

If you are serving as a *Teaching Assistant,* you will be enrolled in *POSC
302 (4 units)* prior to the beginning of the quarter. No action is required
on your part for 302 course enrollment.
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*🚫** Trouble Enrolling?*

If you’re blocked from enrolling due to instructor permission (POSC 291,
297, 299) or need units added to a course, please submit the *POSC Graduate
Enrollment Form*:

🔗  POSC Graduate Enrollment Form link <https://forms.gle/mhdQTB4sqaRc98sS6>
 (*& always listed below my signature)*
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*💰** Winter 2026 Financial Aid Disbursement*

For students enrolled in at least 12 units, financial aid begins disbursing
on *Monday, January 5, 2026.*

Aid will first cover any outstanding university charges (housing, meals,
university fees, etc) on your student account and the remaining balance
will be disbursed to you.

*Refund Timelines:*

   - *Direct Deposit:* Funds typically arrive in your bank account *3–5
   business days* after they post to your student account.
   - *Paper Checks:* Mailed *Tuesdays only*, with delivery in *7–10
   business days*.
   Be sure your *mailing address is up to date* to avoid refund delays.

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*✅** Sign Up for Direct Deposit*

If you haven’t already, I strongly encourage you to enroll in *Direct
Deposit* for faster, more secure access to your financial aid and salary.
You can sign up through your *R’Web student account*.

Be sure you *complete the final step* and look for an email confirmation of
success.
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*[image: ✈️]** POSC Travel Awards – Plan Ahead!*

If you are planning to attend a conference this Winter, please start your
POSC Travel Grant request NOW. See the updated guidelines attached for
qualifications and more details.

   - Important: You MUST first apply to the Graduate Student Association
   (GSA) travel grant in order to be eligible.

To begin your POSC Travel request, please email me with the following:

   - Date and location of conference
   - Indicate whether you are presenting (include acceptance notice or
   panel info)
   - Estimated costs for registration, travel, lodging and meals

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Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need assistance.

Kind regards,

*Lori Jaramillo*

Graduate Student Advisor

Department of Political Science, CHASS

Watkins Hall, Room# 2128, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday

Work Remote, Wednesday & Friday

(951) 827-5597

*lorenaj at ucr.edu <lorenaj at ucr.edu>*


*Book an appointment with me
<https://scheduler.zoom.us/lorena-jaramillo/1-1-meeting>!*



Resources:

*POSC Graduate Enrollment Form <https://forms.gle/1KHrq4v5w1hGSPTG7>*

*POSC Degree Audit Change Form <https://forms.gle/Eza1WJRBXbMt2dR29>*
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