It was time Monday, Sept. 22, for one more back-to-school day.

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Most Inland Empire students from kindergarten to colleges and universities returned to their classrooms some time ago.

Now UC Riverside students have joined them.

Fall quarter classes started at UCR as parking lots buzzed, dorm cafeterias were busy and backpack-carrying youths walked the campus.

UCR Welcome Week 2025 was underway and will feature events such as registration for intramural sports, free chair massages and an ice cream social.

On Monday, the UCR Botanic Gardens gave away free plants for any students looking to decorate drab dorm rooms.

A new dormitory, known as North District 2, saw its first school-day action as well.

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