The Department of Creative Writing
University of California, Riverside
900 University Avenue
ARTS 121
Riverside, CA 92521
E-mail: UCRCreativeWriting@ucr.edu
Steve Erickson, Chair & Distinguished Professor of Creative Writing
E-mail: stephen.erickson@ucr.edu
Advising
Joseph Gonzales
Office Location: INTN 3129
Email: jgonz599@ucr.edu
Advisor for students with names: A – L
Jennifer Garrison
Office Location: INTN 3115
Email: jennifer.garrison@ucr.edu
Advisor for students with names: M-Z
Anthony (Tony) Gonzalez
Office Location: INTN 3111A
Phone: (951) 827-6053
Email: anthony.gonzalez@ucr.edu
Undergraduate Academic Advisor Supervisor
To make an appointment or view your academic advisor's drop-in availability, please visit
Student Advising Appointment SystemBenicia Mangram
Administrative Coordinator
Office: ARTS 129
E-mail: benicia@ucr.edu
Melanie Ramiro
Performing Arts Marketing Specialist
Office: ARTS 119
Phones: 951.827-3245
E-mail: melanie.ramiro@ucr.edu
Inquiry for MFA program:
E-mail: MFAadvising@ucr.edu
For prospective freshman students:
Office of Relations with Schools
1120 Hinderaker Hall
Riverside, CA 92521
Phone: 951.827.4531
E-mail: discover@pop.ucr.edu
For prospective transfer students:
Transfer and Reentry Services
H101 Bannockburn
Riverside, CA 92521
Phone: 951.827.5307
E-mail: transfer@pop.ucr.edu