Fall 2012 

Thank you for your interest in the University of California, Merced. The priority application filing period for the Fall 2012 term passed on November 30, 2011 and we are no longer accepting applications for that term. If you would like to apply and missed the Fall 2012 application deadline, the next possible available term is Spring 2013. Please check back with us in May for more information.

TRANSFER APPLICANTS: Be sure to review the transfer selection criteria for Fall 2012.

FRESHMAN AND TRANSFER APPLICANTS: After you apply, if you receive any grades lower than C or you change your courses in progress or planned, you must notify UC Merced Admissions.

Fall 2012 Important Dates for First-Year Applicants 

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 $70 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.

Questions?

We're here to help. Call (209) 228-4682 or E-mail admissions@ucmerced.edu. 

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

MEDICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM: Applications for the UC Merced San Joaquin Valley Program in Medical Education (PRIME) are accepted and managed by the UC Davis School of Medicine.