[Poscgrad] Winter 2027 Enrollment is Open!

Mon Nov 2 11:32:23 PST 2026

*Winter 2027 Enrollment is 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. Enroll early and avoid delays in your aid!
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*[image: 📚]Helpful Enrollment Information*

*Years 1–2*

   - Focus on completing your *degree requirement coursework*.
   - Take courses that will help you prepare for the *Comprehensive Exams*.

*Year 3 and Beyond*

   - To maintain full-time enrollment, you can enroll in a combination
of *non-degree
   units*, such as:
      - POSC 291
      - POSC 297
      - POSC 299
      - POSC 302 (if serving as a TA for Poli Sci)
      -

*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 *2026-27 Political Science Course Offering *(subject to
change). *Please note* the following *corrections and updates:*

   - *Fall Quarter:* POSC 253 – Emphasis updated to *Mass Behavior*.
   - *Winter Quarter:* POSC 300 was removed and replaced with the new
   Methods course, *POSC 209*.
   - *Spring Quarter:* POSC 281 has been replaced with the core Political
   Theory course *POSC 212*. POSC 255 – Emphasis updated to *Mass Behavior.*

*[image: 🤝]Need Help Increasing Your Units?*

I’m happy to help!

   - Complete the *POSC Enrollment Form*
   <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflN_gba3FTiGF0zN4u5FINT3OzzswzGgKIS2aouOJn80ky9Q/viewform>
   if you need assistance enrolling or increasing your units.
   - You can also schedule an individual meeting with me to *review your
   enrollment and degree requirements* using the *“Book an Appointment with
   Me”* link below my signature.

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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 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, December 28th .*

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

*Aid Disbursement:*

   - *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 Conference Travel Awards – Plan Ahead!*

If you plan to attend a conference in the Winter & Spring, please start
your POSC Travel Grant request NOW. See the Travel Funding Policy guidelines
attached for more details*.

   - Important: You MUST first apply for 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 meal

*  *First-year graduate students are not eligible* for conference travel
funding.

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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, Monday, Tuesday ,Wednesday, & Thursday

Work Remote, Friday

(951) 827-5597

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

*Book an appointment with me <https://calendly.com/lorenaj-ucr/30min>*

Resources:

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

*POSC Degree Audit Change Form <https://forms.gle/CNbfe2hZtuPtsvuY9>*
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