Thank you for visiting the Admissions Web site!  We are very excited about the upcoming year, and we look forward to exploring the ways we can collaborate to help California students succeed.  Please read on for exciting updates and upcoming events. 

UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENT FOR COUNSELORS

Counselor Update

Date: Wednesday, October 28

Time: Registration begins at 7:30.  The program will start at 8:00 a.m. and end at 10:30 a.m.

AGENDA:

The Wednesday, October 28 Counselor Update event is full.

APPLICATION FILING
The University of California fall priority filing period is November 1-30 each year.  The spring priority filing period is July 1-31.  Students can apply online here.

EVENTS
Each year, UC Merced holds a number of exciting events for students.  Two of the major events are Preview Day (our campus open house) in October and Bobcat Day (a special program for admitted students) in April.  Find out more information

Remember, the University of California Counselor Conference is held each year on different UC campuses. Registration for the following year begins in late spring.  Download Counselor Conference 2009 materials.

ACADEMICS AND MAJORS
Our outstanding faculty are being recognized for the groundbreaking achievements every day.  Visit the School pages: Engineering; Natural Sciences; Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts for updated information about their interaction with students, their research, and their accomplishments . 
View a full list of our majors and minors.

STUDENT LIFE
Going Greek: Sororities and fraternities have come to the UC Merced campus, and students are excited about the new addition to the social scene.  Please e-mail Charles Nies, the Associate Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs at cnies@ucmerced.edu or call (209) 228-7620 for more information.
On the Move: Students can visit the Wilderness Center located in the Recreation Center and participate in the Yosemite Leadership Program.  For more information, visit the YLP site.
For the Sports Enthusiasts: Join our volleyball, soccer, baseball, basketball, softball, lacrosse, cheerleading, ultimate Frisbee, or aquatics teams.  Check out the Recreation site to learn more. 
Get Fit and Have Fun: Students can take a break from studying and stay in shape by using our beautiful new equipment, taking fitness and dance classes, or playing basketball or volleyball in the gym.

RESOURCES
Conditions of Admission: Please make sure your students know they need to maintain their academic edge to come to campus in the fall.

Spring 2010 Freshman Conditions of Admission
Spring 2010 Transfer Conditions of Admission

Quick Reference for Counselors: Valuable information about eligibility requirements and more.  

If you have any questions about UC Merced, we are only a phone call away: (209) 228-4682 or (866) 270-7301 (toll-free in California).  We would love to be able to provide you with more information to help you advise students about the UC Merced academic and student life experience.