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Admissions Events

Visiting UC Merced is the best way to gain firsthand knowledge of our academic programs, housing, and student life. We host several on-campus events throughout the year, and we invite you to join us for the chance to find out what makes our campus so special. We also host online events and travel throughout the state to host admission receptions.

We invite you and your family to visit us and take a tour with our student ambassador tour guides or book a session to meet with our advisors!

 

College Fair & School Visits

UC Merced at a college fairWhen: Ongoing
Where: Off Campus, Multiple Locations

UC Merced participates in college fairs and school visits throughout the year. These fairs are a great opportunity for interested students to learn about our admission process, student life, financial aid and more. 

>> Find a college fair or school visit near you

 


Signature Events

Experience UC Merced

Bridge Crossing with StudentsWhen: November 1-17, 2023 (Event has concluded)
Where: UC Merced Campus 

We warmly welcome all admitted and prospective first-year and transfer scholars to immerse themselves in the upcoming exhilarating "Experience UC Merced" program. Students will have the chance to observe demonstrations and engage in lively discussions with faculty. Join us for an unforgettable day filled with exploration, inspiration, and the chance to chart your academic future. Your UC Merced experience begins here!

 

>> Learn more about Experience UC Merced

 

Bobcat Day

Tour guides with Rufus the BobcatWhen: Saturday, April 20, 2024
Where: UC Merced Campus 

Bobcat Day is our biggest event of the spring! Come see UC Merced at its liveliest and take a tour of campus, meet with faculty, attend presentations from each of our academic schools, talk to Financial Aid and Admissions staff, discover student clubs and organizations, and much more. Registration opens on March 2!

>> Learn more about Bobcat Day
 

 

Spotlight UC Merced

Bridge Crossing with StudentsWhen: October 21, 2023 (Event has concluded)
Where: UC Merced Campus 

Join us for an exciting day of discovery at UC Merced! Our upcoming event is designed with prospective students in mind, offering a fantastic opportunity to explore our vibrant campus and gain valuable insights into the application process. Get ready to dive into a world of possibilities as you learn about everything UC Merced has to offer, from the ins and outs of student life and comfortable housing options to the array of financial aid resources available. Discover your academic journey and countless opportunities waiting for you here. Come and see why UC Merced is the perfect fit for your future!

>> Learn more about Spotlight UC Merced


 

Events Coming Up

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Recent Events

28 Nov 2023 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm    |   Discover UC Merced: Last Minute Chat

Need last minute assistance on your UC application? Chat live with UC Merced Admissions Advisors to receive guidance on completing your UC Application. All questions are welcome! Topics will include:

• Answering the Personal Insight Questions (PIQ)

• How to report your academic history (including how to enter your information for a dual-enrollment campus, reporting honors courses and reporting non-UC-approved honors courses)

• How to report your extracurricular activities, volunteer hours and work history 

Webinar
Audience

Freshman, Transfer

21 Nov 2023 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm    |   Discover UC Merced: Ask App Questions: Activities, Awards, Scholarships & Programs

Don't want to procrastinate on your University of California Application? Don't want to be one of many at our last-minute application workshops? Then, join some application experts in starting your application with the Activities and Awards and Scholarships and Programs sections. We will help you work on a different section of your application section throughout November.

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Freshman, Transfer

20 Nov 2023 - 7:00pm    |   Discover UC Merced: Ask App Questions: Activities, Awards, Scholarships & Programs

Don't want to procrastinate on your University of California Application? Don't want to be one of many at our last-minute application workshops? Then, join some application experts in starting your application with the Activities and Awards and Scholarships and Programs sections. We will help you work on a different section of your application section throughout November.

Webinar
Audience

Freshman, Transfer

16 Nov 2023 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm    |   Discover UC Merced: UC Application Advising Session

Do you need last minute assistance on your UC application? You can sign up for open house hours. Admission Advisors will be available to respond to your questions in a group advising session and one-on-one format. Session attendance is limited to allow for more time to ask your questions.

Webinar
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Freshman

15 Nov 2023 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm    |   Discover UC Merced: Ask App Questions: Academic History

Don't want to procrastinate on your University of California Application? Don't want to be one of many at our last-minute application workshops? Then, join some application experts in working on the academic history section of the application. We will help you work on a different section of your application section throughout November.

Webinar
Audience

Freshman, Transfer

14 Nov 2023 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm    |   Discover UC Merced: Tips on Navigating PIQs

Wonder what is the best way to approach the Personal Insight Questions (PIQs) within the UC application? Join the Admissions Team as we cover and share tips on how to best present yourself for first year and transfer applicants. The Admissions Team will provide insight on how to compose PIQ responses by understanding what information is most helpful. The team will also share how responses are reviewed during the selection process.

Webinar
Audience

Freshman

09 Nov 2023 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm    |   Discover UC Merced: UC Application Advising Session

Do you need last minute assistance on your UC application? You can sign up for open house hours. Admission Advisors will be available to respond to your questions in a group advising session and one-on-one format. Session attendance is limited to allow for more time to ask your questions.

Webinar
Audience

Freshman

08 Nov 2023 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm    |   Discover UC Merced: Transfer Student Panel

Are you interested in transferring to UC Merced? Do you want to hear more about the transfer student experience at UC Merced? Join us for a panel session with current UC Merced transfer students. Our transfer student panelists will provide more information about their transfer journey and student experience at UC Merced while sharing tips on getting involved on campus and maximizing opportunities. You will also be able to engage with our transfer student panelist and ask questions through a Q&A.

Webinar
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Transfer

07 Nov 2023 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm    |   Discover UC Merced: Ask App Questions: Campus / Majors

Don't want to procrastinate on your University of California Application? Don't want to be one of many at our last-minute application workshops? Then, join some application experts in starting your application with the About You and Campus and Majors sections. We will help you work on a different section of your application section throughout November.

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Freshman, Transfer

06 Nov 2023 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm    |   SJV Prime+ BS/MD Application Workshop

This webinar reviews the Supplemental Application for the SJV PRIME+ BS/MD Pathway, the 8-year, 12-student-cohort workforce development model for high school graduates / newly-incoming freshman to become a doctor for the San Joaquin Valley of California. The webinar will make distinctions between the required UC application vs the additional Supplemental Application, tips for drafting responses, and the next steps for obtaining the upload access links. Further instructions will be provided regarding Letters of Recommendations.

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Freshman

04 Nov 2023 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm    |   Merced Automatic Admissions Program Reception

Please join us for this special invitation-only event for students who received guaranteed admission through the Merced Automatic Admissions Program (MAAP). Hear from campus leadership and current students, and learn about all the opportunities available to you. We look forward to hosting you on campus!

This event will take place in UC Merced's Science and Engineering 2 Breezeway. Complimentary parking will be available in the Le Grand Lot. If you have questions about the MAAP reception, please contact Lizbeth Lupi directly at llupi@ucmerced.edu or (209) 201-2868.

In Person
Audience

Freshman

01 Nov 2023 - 8:00am to 17 Nov 2023 - 5:00pm    |   Experience UC Merced

Admitted and prospective first year and transfer scholars are invited to participate in this year's Experience UC Merced program. During Experience UC Merced, admitted scholars will have an opportunity to:

  • Enjoy the classroom experience by sitting in a UC Merced class

  • Dine in the Pavilion Dining for lunch

  • Receive a campus tour

  • Explore UC Merced

Check-In Location: UC Merced Welcome Center

In Person

Audience

Freshman

26 Oct 2023 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm    |   Discover UC Merced: School of Engineering

Join us for this webinar that will focus on the new engineering majors open to first year students starting in Fall 2024, Chemical Engineering and Data Science and Analytics. Hear from faculty about these exciting programs, and find out how they can prepare you for the future!

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Freshman

25 Oct 2023 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm    |   Discover UC Merced: School of Natural Sciences

The School of Natural Sciences is conducting cutting-edge research, from fighting disease to creating sustainable energy sources. Find out from current students how to work side-by-side with world-renowned faculty to deepen their knowledge. Learn about opportunities, support, mentorships, and internships. Ask any questions about the kind of skills you can acquire and the career opportunities that await.

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Freshman

21 Oct 2023 - 9:00am to 12:00pm    |   Spotlight UC Merced

Spotlight UC Merced serves as a valuable opportunity for prospective students to learn about the UC Merced Campus and application process. Come learn more about housing, student life, financial aid, academic opportunities and more. 

Program Information & Agenda

In Person
Audience

Freshman

19 Oct 2023 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm    |   Discover UC Merced: School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts

The School of Social Science, Humanities, and Arts explores the past and present human condition as expressed through arts, culture, institutions, behaviors, and ideas. Join us for this one-hour webinar where you’ll learn about unique opportunities for undergraduate students with faculty members who are studying topics at the cutting edge of their field.

Webinar
Audience

Freshman, Transfer

18 Oct 2023 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm    |   SJV Prime+ BS/MD Application Workshop

This webinar reviews the Supplemental Application for the SJV PRIME+ BS/MD Pathway, the 8-year, 12-student-cohort workforce development model for high school graduates / newly-incoming freshman to become a doctor for the San Joaquin Valley of California. The webinar will make distinctions between the required UC application vs the additional Supplemental Application, tips for drafting responses, and the next steps for obtaining the upload access links. Further instructions will be provided regarding Letters of Recommendations.

Webinar
Audience

Freshman

17 Oct 2023 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm    |   Discover UC Merced: WUE

If you're living in the Western U.S. and interested in attending UC Merced, this webinar is for you! Come learn about the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program and the nonresident tuition savings it provides. Get answers to your questions about WUE, including eligibility criteria, steps to apply and more. UC Merced is the only University of California campus to offer the WUE tuition discount. 

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Freshman, Transfer

12 Oct 2023 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm    |   Discover UC Merced: UC Transfer Pathways and Dual Admissions

Are you interested in transferring to a University of California (UC) campus? Join us to learn about the different transfer pathways and programs available for students. We will also share more about Dual Admissions and how you can get involved and start preparing for transfer to UC!

Webinar
Audience

Transfer

11 Oct 2023 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm    |   Discover UC Merced: Global Diversity Series

Are you an International Student? Do you know UC Merced can be an excellent match for you? Learn why UC Merced is a good option when looking for an American institution. The University of California Merced awaits you.

Webinar
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Freshman, Transfer

10 Oct 2023 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm    |   Discover UC Merced: Transfer Application

Are you preparing to transfer for Fall 2024? Join us for an in-depth session on filling out the University of California application for transfer students. Our admission advisors will provide a brief overview of transfer requirements, walk through the application process, and share tactics for answering the personal insight questions (PIQs). You will also have an opportunity to learn about the factors that UC Admissions considers and what to avoid and get answers to any confusing aspects of the application.

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Transfer

04 Oct 2023 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm    |   Discover UC Merced: Living & Learning at UC Merced

Join us to learn more about the advantages of living at UC Merced. Gain knowledge of how the UC Merced’s Living Learning Communities enhance student learning, aid intellectual development, and bridge in-class and out-of-class experiences. You will also have an opportunity to learn about admission requirements and important dates and deadlines.  

Webinar
Audience

Freshman

03 Oct 2023 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm    |   Discover UC Merced: SJV PRIME+ Application Workshop #1

This webinar reviews the supplemental application for the SJV PRIME+ BS/MD Pathway, designed to educate and support the San Joaquin Valley's future physicians in advancing health equity and the health of communities in the SJV. Competitive applicants to this pathway must demonstrate deep ties to SJV. The webinar will make distinctions between the required UC application vs the additional Supplemental Application, tips for drafting responses, and the next steps for obtaining the upload access links. Further instructions will be provided regarding Letters of Recommendations.

Webinar
Audience

Freshman

25 Sep 2023 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm    |   Discover UC Merced - SJV Prime+ BS/MD Pathway Overview

The SJV PRIME+ BS/MD Pathway, the 8-year, 12-student-cohort workforce development model for high school graduates / newly-incoming freshman to become a doctor for the San Joaquin Valley of California. An SJV PRIME+ scholar who completes this medical education pathway receives their medical degree from UCSF School of Medicine, after obtaining a Bachelor of Science from UC Merced and finishing medical training at UCSF Fresno. This webinar will discuss history, purpose, partnership, structure, eligibility, and timeline of this opportunity. The application workshop is a separate webinar.

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Freshman

21 Sep 2023 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm    |   Discover UC Merced - Tips on Navigating PIQs

Wonder what is the best way to approach the Personal Insight Questions (PIQs) within the UC application? Join the Admissions Team as we cover and share tips on how to best present yourself for first year and transfer applicants. The Admissions Team will provide insight on how to compose PIQ responses by understanding what information is most helpful. The team will also share how responses are reviewed during the selection process.

Webinar
Audience

Freshman, Transfer

19 Sep 2023 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm    |   Discover UC Merced – UC Merced Admission Presentation

Interested in UC Merced? Join us to learn more about the campus and how you can prepare to transfer. This presentation will provide information about student life, majors and minors, research, and more at UC Merced. You will also have an opportunity to learn about admission requirements and important dates and deadlines.

Webinar
Audience

Freshman, Transfer

14 Sep 2023 - 7:00pm    |   Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)

Interested in submitting a Transfer Admissions Guarantee (TAG) to UC Merced for Fall 2024? Join us to learn more about the requirements, ask questions and how to submit a TAG through the UC TAP!

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Transfer