[Poscgrad] Fall 2026 Enrollment is Open!

[Lorena Jaramillo]

Hi Graduate Students,

This is a reminder that *Fall 2026 Enrollment 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:* Receiving Financial Aid, TA salaries, and refunds are all tied
to full-time enrollment. Enroll now and avoid delays!
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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 your required coursework,
   maintain full-time status through a combination of non-degree units, such
   as:
      - *POSC 291, 297, 299, and 302*

·        Attached is the *2026-27 Political Science Course Offering *(subject
to change), always check the UCR Class Schedule for the most recent course
offerings.

·        First-year students, please see the link for *How to Register* here
<https://registrar.ucr.edu/registering#step-1-log-in-to-rweb>.
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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 POSC 302 course enrollment.
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*🚫** Trouble Enrolling?*

Check for HOLDS on your student account, they must be cleared in order to
enroll in courses.

 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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*💰** Fall 2026 Financial Aid Disbursement*

For students enrolled in at least 12 units, financial aid begins disbursing
on *Monday, September 21st.*

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 Summer or Fall, please
start your POSC Travel Grant request NOW. See the 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, Monday & 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/CNbfe2hZtuPtsvuY9>*
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