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Spring 2011

The UC Merced application for the Spring 2011 semester is now available.  Apply online.   


Already submitted your application for spring 2011?  You will receive an acknowledgment notice from the UC Application Processor within a week or two of submitting your application. If you do not receive that acknowledgement, contact the UC Application Processor at (800) 523-2048 or ucinfo@ucapplication.net.   

 

 

 

UC Merced will begin notifying students of their admission decisions in mid-September.  In the meantime, don’t forget to:
  • Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA (UC Merced School Code: 041271)
  • Freshmen: Have your official test scores (taken prior to high school graduation) sent to us. (College Board code: 4129; ACT code: 0450)
  • Transfer Students: Provide summer grades and fall work in progress in the application update (opens August 23 – you will receive a reminder from the ucapplication processor)    

 

A couple of important tips for applicants:

  • Remember to reference your transcripts so you can report your grades accurately on your application.
  • Freshman applicants must submit the following test scores:
    • The ACT Assessment plus Writing or the SAT Reasoning Test
    • Two SAT Subject Tests in two different areas, chosen from the following: history, literature, mathematics (Level 2 only), science or language other than English

Students applying for admission to the fall term should take these tests no later than December. For more information including test dates, visit the ACT Web site at www.act.org or the SAT Web site at www.collegeboard.com.

Qualifying for a Fee Waiver

The University of California will waive application fees for up to four campuses for qualified students who otherwise would be unable to apply for admission. Students who qualify for fee waivers and who select more than four campuses must pay $60 for each additional campus choice. To be accepted for the fee waiver program, you must meet specific requirements related to your family income and size.

You can apply for a fee waiver within the online application and be notified immediately whether you have qualified. To find out how to apply for a fee waiver if you are filing a paper application to the University of California, follow this link. The fee waiver program is for United States citizens and permanent residents only.

GRADUATE SCHOOL APPLICANTS: You can learn more about applying to UC Merced by visiting the Graduate Division Web site 

 

Fall 2010

The fall priority filing period has closed. 

 

Questions?

We're here to help. Call (209) 228-4682 or (866) 270-7301 (toll-free in California) or E-mail admissions@ucmerced.edu.