The University of California Retirement System (UCRS) is an attractive and comprehensive retirement system. It offers UC employees a generous pension plan (UCRP) and an assortment of retirement savings plans [DCP / 401(a), 403(b), 457(b)] enabling employees to achieve a secure retirment following their UC career. The information provided on this website is a synopsis of the University of California Retirement System Plans; these plans are governed by University of California Retirement System Plan Document regulations. Notice: UCRS Plan Document Regulations take precedence over this summary.