diff --git a/scirius/settings.py b/scirius/settings.py
index ca1988239..03d1a0c7a 100644
--- a/scirius/settings.py
+++ b/scirius/settings.py
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@
 BASE_DIR = os.path.dirname(os.path.dirname(__file__))
 
 SCIRIUS_FLAVOR="Scirius CE"
-SCIRIUS_VERSION="2.0-beta1"
+SCIRIUS_VERSION="2.0-rc1"
 
 # Quick-start development settings - unsuitable for production
 # See https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/1.6/howto/deployment/checklist/