Admissions Events

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.  

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.

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.