Family Tours

• Are for students and their families who wish to visit the university. You will join other visiting students and their families on a student led tour of the UC Merced campus.
• In order to make your visit a memorable one, our tours provide a 20:1 visitor to guide ratio.
• Are available by reservation.
• Consists of a 60 minute walking tour led by a student tour guide.
• Contact the Visitor Center at (209) 228-6316 or (866) 270-7301  if you have any questions or concerns.
• To make a reservation please CLICK HERE.

Available Times of Tours

Monday through Friday - 10:00 a.m, 1:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m. PST.

Designated Saturdays at 12:00 p.m PST.

(Excludes major holidays).

Group Tours

• Schools, community colleges, or community-based organizations wishing to schedule a campus visit should download and complete the GROUP TOUR REQUEST FORM and email it to tours@ucmerced.edu or fax it to (209) 228-4637. 
• Please allow 7-10 business days for confirmation and arrival directions. 

For additional questions or concerns please contact

       Lorena Calderon

       Visitor Center Coordinator

       5200 North Lake Road

       Merced, CA 95343

       Office: (209) 228-6316

Helpful Links 

• View the UC Merced Virtual Tour
• Driving Directions
• Merced Conference and Visitors Bureau
• UC Merced Admissions
• Weather Forecast (zip code: 95344)
• Hotels in Merced
• Parking Fees